You thought the Xperia XZ was expensive in your region – it costs $1,250 in Brazil

October 3, 2016

Those that have complained how expensive the Xperia XZ (F8331) is in their country, should spare a thought for Sony fans in Brazil. The Xperia XZ has just gone on pre-order over at Sony Brazil and it will cost a whopping BRL 3999.99, which is equivalent to just under $1,250. Sony is throwing in free […]

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Sony Xperia XZ now available in the United States

October 2, 2016

A quick heads-up to let our US readers know that the Sony Xperia XZ is now available to buy. The handset has a recommended price of $699.99 and is available through Amazon.com, although strangely the Forest Blue colour option has gone AWOL. Only the Platinum and Mineral Black options are live. We’re not why Amazon […]

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Xperia XZ Dual manual confirms hybrid SIM tray

September 30, 2016

The user guide for the Sony Xperia XZ and Xperia XZ Dual is now available for all to download (see links below). We are able to confirm that the Xperia XZ Dual will operate a hybrid SIM card slot, as has been seen for all dual-SIM Xperia models launched this year. What this means is […]

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SmartWatch 3 update (M1D63X) live with September security patches

September 30, 2016

Sony Mobile is rolling a new firmware update for the SmartWatch 3, which moves the build number to M1D63X and Android Wear version 1.5.0.3269884. We haven’t noticed any big changes in this Android 6.0.1 update, but it does include the latest 5 September 2016 Android security patches. Let us know in the comments below if […]

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Taiwan becomes first region to see Xperia XZ on sale

September 30, 2016

The Sony Xperia XZ Dual is now available to buy in Taiwan, ahead of schedule. The handset was due to launch in early October, but goes on sale today. The recommended retail price is NT$ 22,900 and is available in Forest Blue, Mineral Black and Platinum. The handset’s availability is expected to widen over the […]

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Xperia XZ and X Compact priced in Hong Kong

September 29, 2016

Sony Mobile has priced up the Xperia XZ Dual and X Compact in Hong Kong and confirmed that the handsets will launch on 7 October 2016. The Xperia XZ Dual will cost HK$ 5,698, with the Xperia X Compact costing HK$ 4,198. If you pre-order the handset you will get a few freebies including an […]

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Xperia XZ Dual announced for India; pre-orders open 1 October

September 29, 2016

Sony Mobile announced the Xperia XZ Dual for the Indian market earlier today, where it will be released on 10 October 2016. Pre-orders for the Xperia XZ Dual will open on 1 October and cost MRP Rs. 51,990. Free goodies if you pre-order include a Smartband Talk SWR30 worth Rs. 8,990. Pre-orders will be taken […]

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Xperia X Compact now in stock across Europe through Sony Mobile Store

September 27, 2016

Sony is now selling the Xperia X Compact across Europe via the Sony Mobile Store. The handset was already on sale across some European markets through select distribution channels, but now it is available more widely. The Sony Xperia X Compact is available in all three colours (Mist Blue, Universe Black and White) across all […]

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Do you use a lanyard on your phone?

September 26, 2016

One of the features we miss the most on Sony’s 2016 range of Xperia devices is the humble lanyard hole. Sony supported the use of the lanyard throughout all of the Xperia Z range since 2013, straight through to the Z5 family last year. It also supported the lanyard across a number of other mid-range […]

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Xperia X Compact now available in the USA

September 25, 2016

A quick head-up to let our US readers know that the Sony Xperia X Compact is now showing as in stock through Amazon.com. All three colours of the handset are available to order for $499.99, including Mist Blue, Universe Black and White. Let us know if you’ve stuck an order in below, and if not, […]

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Xperia XZ USA pre-orders now live at Amazon.com

September 24, 2016

Sony Mobile USA finally announced launch details for the Xperia XZ earlier in the week, but up until now the handset was not available to pre-order. Well that now changes, as Amazon.com has the handset up for pre-order for $699.99 across all three colours (Forest Blue, Mineral Black and Platinum). The Xperia XZ will be […]

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Sony Android Nougat roadmap revealed; Xperia XZ gets update next month

September 23, 2016

Sony Slovakia held a press conference earlier today and also let slip when its Xperia devices would receive the update to Android 7.0 Nougat. According to a Sony slide, the Sony Xperia XZ and X Performance will be the first devices to receive the Android N update in October 2016. The Xperia X and X […]

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Android Nougat Beta registration now open for Xperia X Performance users

September 23, 2016

We previously reported that Sony Mobile was planning an Xperia Beta Program for Sony Xperia X Performance owners. This would allow select Xperia X Performance owners a first look at Sony’s pre-release version of Android 7.0 Nougat. Well, registration for the Xperia Beta Program for X Performance owners has opened today. Sony Mobile has updated […]

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Xperia XZ USA fingerprint scanner omission likely to be a software limitation only

September 23, 2016

Sony Mobile has so far introduced seven Xperia models that support a fingerprint scanner. This includes last year’s Xperia Z5 series (Z5, Z5 Compact, Z5 Premium) and this year’s Xperia X series (X, X Performance, X Compact and XZ). What all of these handsets have in common is that none of the equivalent models launched […]

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Three new “Xperia Tips” ideas coming soon; chosen by community

September 23, 2016

Sony Mobile launched a new app earlier in the year called “Xperia Tips”. The app was designed to get the most out of your phone, based on your usage patterns. The app first featured in Sony’s Concept firmware releases and is also included in all 2016 Sony Xperia devices. These tips may seem quite basic […]

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