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Sony Xperia V Jelly Bean update seeding to users now

Sony Xperia V Jelly Bean update seeding to users now

04 February, 2013 | comments (71)

The water-resistant Sony Xperia V (LT25i) is getting Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean as we speak, according to numerous reports from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Estonia and Switzerland. Users in even more countries are expected to get the update soon...


Sony Xperia T gets the Android Jelly Bean update

Sony Xperia T gets the Android Jelly Bean update

04 February, 2013 | comments (103)

Sony has started rolling out the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for the Xperia T smartphone. The update is being made available just a day after it appeared on the PTCRB website and was certified and a week after an alpha version was...


Sony Xperia Z to release on Feb 28, Three opens pre-orders

Sony Xperia Z to release on Feb 28, Three opens pre-orders

01 February, 2013 | comments (60)

The latest in the Xperia family, the Sony Xperia Z, which was announced in the recently-concluded CES 2013, will go sale in the UK beginning in February 28 and Three has already started accepting pre-orders for the smartphone. According to...

Tags: Sony, Touch UI


Sony Xperia Z gets officially priced in the United Kingdom

Sony Xperia Z gets officially priced in the United Kingdom

01 February, 2013 | comments (143)

It looks like the highly anticipated Sony Xperia Z is inching even closer to the UK market. The company's Android flagship has appeared for with a "coming soon" status and a price in Sony's official online store in the United Kingdom. As you...


Sony C530X HuaShan is the Xperia SP, C210X is the Xperia L

Sony C530X HuaShan is the Xperia SP, C210X is the Xperia L

31 January, 2013 | comments (32)

Unlike the Sony Xperia T, the phone of choice for James Bond, these two Xperia models aren’t good at keeping their codenames. The Sony C530X HuaShan was revealed to the be the Xperia SP, while the Sony C210X will be the Xperia L. The Sony C530X...


Xperia Z demo units hit Japan retail stores, sales start February 9

Xperia Z demo units hit Japan retail stores, sales start February 9

29 January, 2013 | comments (160)

Japanese retail stores have started displaying demo units of the hotly anticipated Sony Xperia Z. What's more, there's now an exact date when sales will start, and that's February 9. Mind you, that date counts only for Sony's home market, and...


Sony C210X camera sample leaks on Picasa

Sony C210X camera sample leaks on Picasa

28 January, 2013 | comments (16)

A camera sample from a yet not officially announced Sony smartphone surfaced earlier today. The smartphone used for capturing them was the Sony C210X, a future entry level device by the Japanese company. While the image itself is rather...

Tags: Sony, Rumors


Mid-range Sony C530X HuaShan stars in spy photoshoot

Mid-range Sony C530X HuaShan stars in spy photoshoot

28 January, 2013 | comments (40)

The Sony C530X HuaShan has leaked a couple of times before, but this is the first time it has been caught on camera. A photo of the Android software info screen puts the OS version at 4.1.2 Jelly Bean (which is what the Xperia Z will launch...


Alpha version of the Jelly Bean ROM for Xperia T now available

Alpha version of the Jelly Bean ROM for Xperia T now available

25 January, 2013 | comments (35)

Those first rumors of the update being released turned out to be a hoax, but Sony seems to be working hard on bringing Jelly Bean to its Xperia T flagship (and probably other smartphones too). The company just released alpha version of the ROM to...


Huawei now in top 3 smartphone makers as Samsung extends lead

Huawei now in top 3 smartphone makers as Samsung extends lead

25 January, 2013 | comments (73)

Samsung and Apple have posted strong Q4 numbers with smartphone shipments reaching tens of millions of units, but as IDC points out in its latest report they were the only winners in 2012. Two Chinese companies have now made it to the top 5 of the...


Sony is selling its New York HQ, then re-renting it

Sony is selling its New York HQ, then re-renting it

18 January, 2013 | comments (112)

Sony announced it's selling its headquarters building, located on 550 Madison Avenue, New York. The sale price is $1.1 billion. What's interesting is that under the conditions of the deal, which should go through some time in March, Sony's...


Sony to update the Xperia Z with Android 4.2 JB soon after launch

Sony to update the Xperia Z with Android 4.2 JB soon after launch

17 January, 2013 | comments (79)

The Xperia Z is one of the hottest devices in January, but unfortunately runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and not the latest available version of the Google OS (which is 4.2). Sony, however, is going to make things right 'soon after the launch' of its...


Sony Xperia ZL poses for the camera in its cool red paintjob

Sony Xperia ZL poses for the camera in its cool red paintjob

16 January, 2013 | comments (57)

Announced at the CES 2013, the Xperia ZL was said to be available in black, white and red, but the latter was nowhere to be seen at the Sony booth. Thanks to XperiaBlog, though, we can now take a look at the passionate-looking ZL. The Sony...


Amazon.de puts up the Sony Xperia Z for pre-order

Amazon.de puts up the Sony Xperia Z for pre-order

15 January, 2013 | comments (122)

Sony's brand new Xperia Z smartphone has appeared on Amazon.de. The impatient among you can now pre-order the phone for 649 Euro (approximately 867 US Dollar). For that money, you are getting a phone with 5.0-inch, 1920 x 1080 resolution...


Full-res Sony Xperia Z camera samples surface from CES

Full-res Sony Xperia Z camera samples surface from CES

13 January, 2013 | comments (174)

Lucky fellow journalists got the chance to smuggle out an Xperia Z outside the CES grounds for a short photo shoot and they've published the results. Sony made a real splash with their Xperia Z and ZL announcement at CES this year. Besides the...


New report backs info that Canada will get Xperia ZL

New report backs info that Canada will get Xperia ZL

12 January, 2013 | comments (49)

Yesterday we brought you a report that the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL will be joining forces to tackle the competition in Canada. Today, courtesy of Sony Xperia CA, comes a confirmation that the Xperia ZL will be Canada-bound, which is great news for...


Both Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL will be available in Canada

Both Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL will be available in Canada

11 January, 2013 | comments (69)

It seems that the early info that the Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL aren't going be sharing markets was wrong - Sony Mobile's Twitter account posted a message saying that both models will be available in...


Sony Xperia Z to hit all major Australian carriers

Sony Xperia Z to hit all major Australian carriers

10 January, 2013 | comments (43)

Sony is definitely determined to bring the Xperia Z flagship as in many countries as possible and, of course, as soon as possible. Australia is the next major market the Sony Xperia Z is going to hit this March. Telstra has already opened forms...


Sony Xperia Z might arrive in Europe on February 18

Sony Xperia Z might arrive in Europe on February 18

09 January, 2013 | comments (90)

Sony Xperia Z is the highlight of this year's CES, but it was only expected to hit the shelves in March. Various online retailers already listed the phone for the beginning of March and on about £530 (€650) price. According to an authorized...


The Sony Xperia Z hits the UK in March, sells for £528

The Sony Xperia Z hits the UK in March, sells for £528

08 January, 2013 | comments (94)

Shortly after Sony Xperia Z's official unveiling at CES, UK retailer Phones4U has announced that it'll start offering the 5" phablet starting this March. Retailer Clove has also announced it'll be offering the device. Traditionally, the Z will...