Xperia M5 gets firmware update with SD card fixes (30.2.X.1.21)

October 25, 2016

Sony Mobile recently released a new update for the Xperia M5 series, which moves the build number to 30.2.A.1.21 for single SIM variants and 30.2.B.1.21 for the dual SIM variants. The latest update includes 1 September 2016 Google security patches as well as providing a fix for some users who had problems using their micro […]

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Xperia XA firmware build 33.2.X.3.81 available to download

October 24, 2016

A new firmware build recently started to roll for the Sony Xperia XA series with version number 33.2.A.3.81 for the single SIM models and 33.2.B.3.81 for the dual SIM models. Users are reporting this to be a stable update, although it does little to improve battery life, which is the phones main weakness. The FTF […]

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Sony Style Cover Stand SCSF10 for Xperia XZ Review

October 24, 2016

The Sony Xperia XZ has only recently gone on sale over the last few weeks and one of the first challenges for new owners is finding a new case (unless you like to go ‘naked’). Sony has created two cases for the Xperia XZ which includes the Style Cover Stand SCSF10 and the Style Cover […]

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Xperia M4 Aqua update (26.3.X.1.33) adds July security patches

October 21, 2016

A firmware update recently started to roll for the Xperia M4 Aqua that moved the build number from 26.3.X.0.131 to 26.3.X.1.33. The main noticeable addition is that the Android security patches have been updated from April to July 2016. The update is live across all six variants of the Xperia M4 Aqua and you can […]

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Xperia XZ announced for all Japanese carriers; launches in early November

October 20, 2016

Sony Mobile Japan has announced that all three major mobile phone operators (NTT docomo, au by KDDI and SoftBank) will be carrying the Xperia XZ. Each operator will offer the phone in Deep Pink, along with the other three standard colours (Forest Blue, Mineral Black and Platinum). The phone has the same specifications as the […]

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Japan gets a waterproof version of the Xperia X Compact; plus it comes in Pink

October 19, 2016

Japan always gets the good stuff. Sony Mobile has announced that NTT docomo will be the exclusive Japanese carrier for the Xperia X Compact (SO-02J). The phone will launch with one major upgrade over the global version – it will be dust and water resistant, with an Ingress Protection rating of IP65/IP68. The lack of […]

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New Xperia Concept release adds improved tap-to-wake and battery fixes (MOB31E.Z1.3657)

October 18, 2016

Sony Mobile released a new firmware update for Xperia Concept users last week, moving the build number to MOB31E.Z1.3657. The update fixes a long-standing issue that many Concept owners have had in the past, where the phone would wake unintentionally if double tap to wake was enabled. An example of this is if the phone […]

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Mysterious Maintenance Update (1.1.A.0.1) rolling to numerous Xperia devices

October 17, 2016

Sony Mobile has been rolling out a maintenance update to various Sony Xperia devices, with build number 1.1.A.0.1. Unhelpfully, Sony has not detailed what this update actually adds. There are no visible changes following the update. However, a few readers have got in touch, reporting that they are experiencing higher battery drain. If you have […]

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Xperia Ear hits pre-order in Europe for £179/€199 via Xperia Store

October 17, 2016

Sony Mobile has opened pre-orders for the ‘Xperia Ear’ in Europe. Pre-orders for the in-ear personal assistant will be exclusively available through the Xperia Store, where it is priced at £179 in the UK and €199 across mainland Europe. To sweeten the deal, Sony is throwing in a £45/€50 voucher towards the purchase of your […]

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New firmware (32.2.A.0.305) rolling for Xperia Z5 family [Update: Z3+ too]

October 7, 2016

A small update has started to roll to the Sony Xperia Z5 range which moves the build number from 32.2.A.0.253 to version 32.2.A.0.305. This remains Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow firmware, but updates the Android security patches to 1 August 2016 (versus 1 April 2016 previously ). It also introduces the ‘soft charging’ or ‘charging optimization’ feature, […]

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Anyone picking a Google Pixel over a Sony Xperia this year?

October 6, 2016

So, by now you’ve all had a chance to process Google’s new direction with its Pixel smartphones, confining the Nexus range to the pages of history. There’s been plenty of coverage of the pros (build quality, hardware and software integration, Google Assistant) and cons (bland design, high price, no SD card, no water resistance). Another […]

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Xperia Ear priced in Japan, launches on 18 November

October 6, 2016

Sony Mobile has given the first indications of pricing for its upcoming Xperia Ear ‘personal assistant’, by announcing Japanese launch details. The Xperia Ear (XEA10) is due to launch in Japan on 18 November at a recommended price point of 19,880 Yen (£150, €170, $190) excluding tax. Sony is billing the Xperia Ear as your […]

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Deep Pink Xperia XZ is real; O2 gets exclusivity in UK

October 6, 2016

We knew that a ‘Deep Pink’ version of the Sony Xperia XZ was being planned, but we had no idea when or where it would make an appearance. Well now O2 has confirmed that it will exclusively sell the Deep Pink Xperia XZ variant in the UK. O2 has this new colour in stock right […]

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Confirmed: USA Xperia XZ and X Compact owners can re-enable the fingerprint sensor

October 5, 2016

We recently reported on our belief that the USA Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact devices lack of fingerprint sensor was a software limitation only. Well, we can now confirm this to be the case following word from a number of readers. There are some pictures to prove the point below along with a thread […]

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New Xperia Home Beta (10.2.A.1.12) sees return of Google Now pane

October 4, 2016

Sony Mobile has introduced a new version of the Xperia Home Beta, which reintroduces the Google Now pane. If you remember, this feature was introduced previously (10.0.A.0.73), before being pulled due to bugs. Sony says that the new version (10.2.A.1.12) of the launcher is one of the “most stable to date”. If you want to […]

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