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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...


Sony unveils Xperia Z and Xperia ZL 5

Sony unveils Xperia Z and Xperia ZL 5" 1080p flagships

08 January, 2013 | comments (198)

Just as expected, Sony's press conference at CES 2013 was indeed mostly about Xperia Z and Xperia ZL. Both leaked numerous times before and we already knew pretty much everything there was to know about them. Sony Xperia Z The Sony Xperia Z...


Watch the Sony CES 2013 press conference live right here

Watch the Sony CES 2013 press conference live right here

07 January, 2013 | comments (16)

The long-awaited Sony press event at this year's CES is about the begin and happily, you can watch the whole thing unfold live here. The company is expected to announce the latest additions to the Xperia lineup, called the Z and ZL. Sony...

Tags: Sony, CES 2013


Sony Xperia Z shot at CES floor ahead of announcement

Sony Xperia Z shot at CES floor ahead of announcement

07 January, 2013 | comments (76)

The Sony Xperia Z has been spotted at the company's CES 2013 booth giving us even more solid evidence of its imminent announcement. With its early preview, official press image leaked and even purported pricing floating in the wild, the only...


Xperia Z leaks again, shows off its slick design

Xperia Z leaks again, shows off its slick design

04 January, 2013 | comments (331)

The Sony Xperia Z, which was known as the Yuga until a few days ago, has leaked once again, this time in a series of images extracted from what is likely a promo video. The new images tell us that the smartphone will feature a water resistant...


Sony Xperia Z pricing and new official photo emerge

Sony Xperia Z pricing and new official photo emerge

03 January, 2013 | comments (69)

Following yesterday's leaked official photo of the Xperia Z (formerly residing under the Yuga moniker), we now have the purported price tag that the device will carry. According to Thai blog SonyXP, the SIM-free version of the Xperia Z will...


Sony Xperia Odin image leaks, confirms Xperia ZL name

Sony Xperia Odin image leaks, confirms Xperia ZL name

01 January, 2013 | comments (83)

The Sony Xperia Odin is the second high-end phone expected from the Japanese company and it has remained more elusive than its Xperia Z sibling. An official image from the SonyMobile.com leaked giving us the first proper look of the upcoming...


Official image of the upcoming Sony Xperia Z (Yuga) leaks

Official image of the upcoming Sony Xperia Z (Yuga) leaks

01 January, 2013 | comments (108)

2012 is gone and Sony is gearing up to announce its flagship Android phones for the new year. Two official images managed to slip through the cracks before the January 7 press conference, those of the Sony Xperia Z and the Xperia Odin. Both...


 Sony Xperia T gets Jelly Bean update as a Christmas present

Sony Xperia T gets Jelly Bean update as a Christmas present

24 December, 2012 | comments (88)

Sony has unexpectedly launched a firmware update for its flagship Android smartphone the Xperia T a couple of months ahead of what was initially scheduled. The Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update then comes just like a Christmas present for...


Apple has 53.3% of US sales in last trimester, Android strong in EU

Apple has 53.3% of US sales in last trimester, Android strong in EU

21 December, 2012 | comments (82)

According to data gathered by Kantar Worldpanel ComTech Apple has secured a 53.3% sales share in the US in the 12 weeks ending on November 25. The main culprit for the impressive result is the iPhone 5. Apple has passed the 50% mark for the first...

Tags: Apple, Samsung, HTC, Nokia, Sony


Rumor: Sony Yuga to be called Xperia Z, to get IP57 certification

Rumor: Sony Yuga to be called Xperia Z, to get IP57 certification

21 December, 2012 | comments (100)

Sony's flagship for next year, the C660X Xperia Yuga, is bound to get a more market-friendly name before launch and rumor has it that it will be Xperia Z. The phone will also have IP certification for dust and water resistance and a low-reflectivity...


Sony gives an update on the Jelly Bean release schedule

Sony gives an update on the Jelly Bean release schedule

18 December, 2012 | comments (205)

As promised Sony gave more details on the Jelly Bean released schedule plus which phones won’t be getting the update and why. The first phones to get the Jelly Bean update are Xperia T, TX and V. The roll out will start in February and should be...


Sony C660X Xperia Yuga reviewed, given the thumbs up

Sony C660X Xperia Yuga reviewed, given the thumbs up

18 December, 2012 | comments (114)

There was a lot of guesses and rumors about the specs of the Sony C660X Xperia Yuga, but Eldar Murtazin did a full review on it, settling the matter once and for all. So, how does Sony's 2013 flagship with a 5" 1080p screen hold up? For starters,...


Sony C503X 1.7 GHz CPU confirmed via benchmarks

Sony C503X 1.7 GHz CPU confirmed via benchmarks

17 December, 2012 | comments (61)

The upcoming Sony C503X series of devices, codenamed HuaShan, has made another unofficial appearance, this time taking a trip to the AnTuTu benchmark database. Not much info is revealed in terms of specifications, but we know that the...


New photos of Sony Xperia Yuga appear, some specs confirmed

New photos of Sony Xperia Yuga appear, some specs confirmed

17 December, 2012 | comments (80)

The next-generation flagship from Sony, the C660X Xperia Yuga, has already made a few unofficial appearances and now it has fallen into the hands of Eldar Murtazin. He posted two new photos and confirmed a couple of features, which the rumor mill...


Sony C530X HuaShan surfaces, likely to be mid-range droid

Sony C530X HuaShan surfaces, likely to be mid-range droid

14 December, 2012 | comments (24)

An image uploaded to Picasa has unveiled an upcoming Sony device carrying the C503X model number with the codename HuaShan. The info comes from the EXIF data of the photo. The data further reveals that the model number is likely to have some...


Sony Xperia V goes on sale in Russia, steeply priced

Sony Xperia V goes on sale in Russia, steeply priced

13 December, 2012 | comments (68)

The Sony Xperia V, a water-proof version of the international Sony Xperia T flagship has gone on sale in Russia today. The smartphone's initial pricing is pretty steep, though. It will set you back 24999 Russian rubles (around $815/€623/£505) off...


Xperia Yuga to have Exynos 5 Quad chipset, 5

Xperia Yuga to have Exynos 5 Quad chipset, 5" OLED display?

13 December, 2012 | comments (161)

This probably comes from the "if only" sections of the rumor mill, but a rumor about Sony's upcoming flagship, the C660X Yuga, promises that the Japanese company will deliver on its promise to release a phone to compete with the iPhone 5 and Galaxy...


IDC: Samsung and Apple on top of connected devices market

IDC: Samsung and Apple on top of connected devices market

11 December, 2012 | comments (51)

Analysts at IDC took a look at the connected device market - a category that encompasses computers, tablets and smartphones - and found that the phone and tablet market has a strong influence on the performance of individual companies and will only...

Tags: Samsung, Apple, Lenovo, HP, Sony


Sony Xperia E and E Dual will be priced around 160 euro

Sony Xperia E and E Dual will be priced around 160 euro

10 December, 2012 | comments (35)

Sony announced the Xperia E and Xperia E dual entry-level Androids last week but said nothing about their price. It turns out, though, that the press releases that Sony Mobile Germany sent out sheds some light on it. The single-SIM Xperia E will...