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Sony Xperia Z goes official for T-Mobile in the United States

Sony Xperia Z goes official for T-Mobile in the United States

18 June, 2013 | comments (18)

T-Mobile US announced that it will officially offer the Sony Xperia Z in the "coming weeks." The Big Magenta will be the only carrier in the United States to offer Sony's water-resistant Android flagship. As far as specs go, the T-Mobile...

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra gets caught in the wild, UI is unchanged

Sony Xperia Z Ultra gets caught in the wild, UI is unchanged

13 June, 2013 | comments (49)

The soon-to-be-announced Sony Xperia ZU (standing for Z Ultra) has appeared in a photo taken in the wild. That's not the first time we take a glimpse of Sony's first phablet, but it's the first time we see its 6.44-inch display turned...

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Sony gives a glimpse of the Xperia Z Ultra in a press invite

Sony gives a glimpse of the Xperia Z Ultra in a press invite

12 June, 2013 | comments (77)

Sony teased its upcoming phablet, codenamed Togari in a press invite. The previously leaked device is set to break cover at an event in Paris in less than a month, on July 4th, as Sony Xperia Z Ultra. The invite for the Paris event (click to...

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Leaked screenshots show what Sony's Android 4.2 might look like

Leaked screenshots show what Sony's Android 4.2 might look like

12 June, 2013 | comments (108)

Sony Xperia ZU a.k.a. "Togari" is the rumored 6.44" phablet coming on June 25 with a Snapdragon 800 chipset and Android 4.2.2. The new version of Android will reportedly bring a slightly tweaked Sony UI. Here are some screenshots that are...

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Sony Xperia M gets priced in the UK and Germany

Sony Xperia M gets priced in the UK and Germany

12 June, 2013 | comments (22)

The Sony Xperia M has had its price revealed in the UK and Germany. The single SIM variant of the handset is available for preorder in Germany from Cyberport.de for €239, while the dual-SIM version is listed at notebooksbilliger.de for €299. The...

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Sony Xperia Z Google Edition allegedly in the works

Sony Xperia Z Google Edition allegedly in the works

08 June, 2013 | comments (47)

After Samsung and HTC, with their Galaxy S4 and One Google Edition respectively, it seems Sony is now getting ready to join the stock Android bandwagon. According to AndroidGeeks (and corroborated by Android Central), Sony is working on the...


Sony Xperia ZU (Togari) image leaks, LOLcat in tow

Sony Xperia ZU (Togari) image leaks, LOLcat in tow

07 June, 2013 | comments (102)

The Sony Xperia ZU, codenamed Togari, has made an appearance in its first live photo. The image which purportedly displays the side of the Xperia ZU isn't of very good quality. However, that is compensated by the cute cat that stands on top of...

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Sony  event on June 25, will it unveil the Xperia Togari phablet?

Sony event on June 25, will it unveil the Xperia Togari phablet?

07 June, 2013 | comments (41)

June will be a busy month and now Sony has thrown its hat in the ring – "it is time for the next step" the company says in the invites it sent out, promising a look into the future. The invites are for an event on June 25. There's not even a hint...

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Sony introduces dual-core Xperia M and Xperia M dual

Sony introduces dual-core Xperia M and Xperia M dual

04 June, 2013 | comments (108)

Sony Xperia M has just gone official. It packs a 4.0-inch TFT display of FWVGA resolution and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset featuring a 1GHz dual-core Krait processor, Adreno 305 graphics and 1GB of RAM. Sony Xperia M also...

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Is that a live photo of the Sony Xperia L4 and the Nokia phablet?

Is that a live photo of the Sony Xperia L4 and the Nokia phablet?

31 May, 2013 | comments (77)

We stumbled upon a blurry image, which allegedly shows the Rumorland-resident Sony phablet going by the name of Xperia Togari (L4). There's also a Nokia phablet, which sources point could be named 1030 with perhaps a Lumia somewhere in the name...


Sony Xperia Z to be available through a US carrier soon

Sony Xperia Z to be available through a US carrier soon

31 May, 2013 | comments (25)

At the All Things D D11 conference, Sony CEO Kaz Hirai confirmed that the Sony Xperia Z will be heading to a US carrier in the near future, although he didn't specify which carrier exactly. The most likely candidate currently is T-Mobile, as...

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Sony Xperia SL and acro S JB 4.1.2 update rolling out now

Sony Xperia SL and acro S JB 4.1.2 update rolling out now

30 May, 2013 | comments (360)

Sony is releasing the Jelly Bean 4.1.2 firmware update for the Sony Xperia SL, Xperia acro S and expanding the availability of the Xperia S update, which reportedly started received it a week ago. We guess the rollout needs time to reach everybody...

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Sony Xperia S Jelly Bean update is out, it was about time

Sony Xperia S Jelly Bean update is out, it was about time

24 May, 2013 | comments (207)

Good news, Xperia S fans, the wait is over! After having to endure countless delays and after seeing lots of deadlines coming and going away, the Xperia S users will finally be able to enjoy some Jelly Bean goodness. Sony France has confirmed...

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Sony Xperia UL announced in Japan

Sony Xperia UL announced in Japan

20 May, 2013 | comments (97)

The Sony Xperia UL was revealed today by Japanese carrier KDDi. It packs the same 5-inch 1080p screen as the Xperia Z flagship, as well as its water and dust resistance. The Sony Xperia UL A 1.5 GHz quad-core processor is also in the...


Sony Xperia UL - codenamed Gaga - leaks online

Sony Xperia UL - codenamed Gaga - leaks online

16 May, 2013 | comments (72)

Sony seems to have a lot going on in its labs. After the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL hit the market, the Japanese manufacturer announced the Xperia L, Xperia SP and Xperia ZR. Then, a mysterious new device - Xperia i1 Honami - entered our rumor mill that...

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Sony Xperia Z gets firmware update, improves camera quality

Sony Xperia Z gets firmware update, improves camera quality

15 May, 2013 | comments (145)

Sony has just released a new firmware update for the Xperia Z flagship. It's still based on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, but brings quite a lot of improvements. The most notable change is the improved camera quality. The Sony fans probably remember...

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Sony Xperia ZR won't launch in the UK, Germany and France

Sony Xperia ZR won't launch in the UK, Germany and France

14 May, 2013 | comments (57)

The recently announced water and dust resistant Sony Xperia ZR won't be getting the global release many were hoping for. The smartphone won't be hitting the United Kingdom, Germany and France according to new information. The news for the French...

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Sony announces Xperia ZR waterproof smartphone

Sony announces Xperia ZR waterproof smartphone

13 May, 2013 | comments (139)

Sony has announced the younger sibling to the Xperia Z: the Xperia ZR. The Xperia ZR includes many of the Z's features in a smaller, more compact design. Just like the Xperia Z, the Xperia ZR is waterproof and dust-resistant. This time, Sony...


Images of unofficial Sony Xperia S39h smartphone surface

Images of unofficial Sony Xperia S39h smartphone surface

12 May, 2013 | comments (30)

Images of an unknown Sony Xperia handset with model number S39h have surfaced online. The model number indicates that the smartphone might be placed above the Xperia L, which comes with a 4.3-inch display. Images of Sony Xperia S39h...

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Sony posts 2012 financial results, records profit of $458 million

Sony posts 2012 financial results, records profit of $458 million

09 May, 2013 | comments (40)

Sony posted its 2012 financial results report, and it appears shareholders have finally caught a break. The company enters 2013, having made a profit of $458 million in its previous fiscal year (43 billion yen). That's the first time the company is...

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