Xperia 1 II developer interview reveals insights on camera, display and more

June 11, 2020

The Sony Xperia 1 II is due to hit many more regions across Europe and Asia from next week. If you’re interested in finding out some of the design decision behind the device then it’s worth checking out a comprehensive interview with the development team conducted by Engadget Japan. The interview covers a number of […]

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Xperia 1 II selling strongly in Europe; pre-order freebies downgraded

June 9, 2020

The Xperia 1 II, Sony’s 2020 flagship seems to be selling very well – at least in Europe. Sony was offering the device on pre-order in Europe, which was bundled with a free pair of Sony WH-1000XM3 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones across a number of retailers and carriers. Sony sold through its initial pre-order allocation […]

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Who plans to order a Sony Xperia 1 II (Mark 2)? [Poll]

June 8, 2020

There is a lot of excitement for Sony’s latest flagship device, the Xperia 1 II (Mark 2). Initial buzz for the device is strong, particularly for its camera capabilities. Even outside that though, the Xperia 1 II looks to be a solid all-rounder, ticking the box of many spec-sheet wishlists including 5G, wireless charging, headphone […]

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Xperia 10 II in teardown video

June 5, 2020

We have only seen Sony’s Xperia 10 II (Mark 2) super mid-ranger launch in a few regions so far, but if you’re one of those waiting for the handset, you might want to check out this disassembly video to appreciate how well made the device is. The teardown shows most parts of the phones including […]

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Sony opens Xperia eStore for Xperia 1 II pre-orders in Europe

June 4, 2020

Sony Mobile used to operate its own eShop that offered its full range of smartphones, tablets and accessories to customers in Europe. That store closed earlier in the year, when Sony started to fold all of its ‘Sony Mobile’ assets back to the ‘Sony’ parent company. Well, fast forward a few months, and Sony once […]

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Xperia 1 II’s HS Power Control feature bypasses battery charging to maximise gaming performance

June 1, 2020

Sony has a new feature in its ‘Game Enhancer’ app called H.S. Power Control which will be a godsend to those who want to maximise the gaming performance on the Xperia 1 II (Mark 2). In a nutshell, this new feature prevents the battery in the phone from charging whilst a charger is plugged in. […]

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Xperia 1 II launches in UK on 18 June for £1,099; new ‘Mirrored Slate’ colour option

June 1, 2020

Sony has finally confirmed UK launch details for the Xperia 1 II (Mark 2). Sony’s much anticipated 2020 flagship will be released on Thursday 18 June and will cost £1,099 GBP. The handset will be available through carriers including O2, which will stock the Black version, and Vodafone which has dibs on a ‘Mirrored Slate’ […]

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Xperia 1 II officially priced at €1,199 in Europe

May 26, 2020

Sony has published the official pricing of the Xperia 1 II on its German website, giving the first indication of pricing for mainland Europe. The handset is listed at €1,199, with one retailer – mobilcom-debitel.de – already taking pre-orders. The retailer suggests that Sony’s latest flagship will launch from Week 25, which is mid-June 2020. […]

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Could an Xperia with pop-up camera be on the cards?

May 25, 2020

As Xperia fans, we can be thankful that Sony has not ridden the bandwagon to introduce notches and punch-hole cameras into their devices. All of Sony’s smartphones gives users a full view of their smartphone display barring the budget Xperia L4, which sports a notch. Sony has continued to largely ignore the trend of notches […]

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Xperia 10 II is now out in Hong Kong and Taiwan

May 25, 2020

Sony’s new super mid-range handset, the Xperia 10 II (Mark 2) is now available in select Asian regions, including Hong Kong and Taiwan. The dual SIM version of the Xperia 10 II is available (XQ-AU52) in these regions. Firmware build 59.0.A.1.296 is shipping on these devices with March 2020 Android security patches, but a new […]

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Xperia 1 II and Xperia 10 II wallpapers available to download

May 25, 2020

Now that the Sony Xperia 1 II and Xperia 10 II devices are slowly hitting retail, the firmware system dump for each phone is available for us to have a sneak peek. One of the first things we always look for are the selection of wallpapers, and we are able to share these static wallpapers […]

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Xperia 1 II out now in Japan; US faces two-month wait

May 25, 2020

If you live in Japan, then you are lucky that the Xperia 1 II launched a few days ago (Friday 22 May) through au by KDDI. The device is available nationwide, and au managed to get the phone released ahead of one of its major competitors, NTT docomo, where it is expected to launch in […]

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Sony publishes Xperia 1 II ‘Photo Pro’ guide videos

May 21, 2020

Sony has just released six promotional videos giving tips on how to use the new ‘Photography Pro’ app that will debut with the Xperia 1 II. The videos cover a number of different areas including the basics (such as focal length), P Auto mode for capturing pets and children, S Mode to adjust shutter speed, […]

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Xperia 1 II pre-orders open in US at $1,198

May 20, 2020

It looks like Sony has opened pre-orders for the Xperia 1 II (Mark 2) in the United States, as B&H Photo Video – an authorised Sony dealer – has the phone listed at $1,198. While pre-orders are live, there is no release date on the listing, so we still don’t have any confirmation on the […]

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Xperia 1/5 and XZ2/XZ3 devices get May 2020 security patches

May 19, 2020

Sony is rolling out the May 2020 Android security patches for its recent flagship devices. The Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 sees new firmware build 55.1.A.8.1, while the Xperia XZ2 and XZ3 family sees firmware build 52.1.A.2.1. There does not seem to be any other changes, and as usual Sony hasn’t provided any changelog. We […]

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