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EXCLUSIVE: Xperia SL poses for the camera, confirms known specs

EXCLUSIVE: Xperia SL poses for the camera, confirms known specs

02 August, 2012 | comments (106)

We've seen the Xperia SL in leaked press shots showing its various colors, but now an anonymous tipster hooked us with the first live photos of the device. Posing in its silver uniform, the Xperia SL (LT26ii) is known to be a slightly bumped...


Sony adds black, silver and white to the Xperia SL color palette

Sony adds black, silver and white to the Xperia SL color palette

01 August, 2012 | comments (16)

The Xperia SL already showed us its fun personality posing in blue and pink. Now, thanks to some press shots ePrice has managed to acquire, Sony shows the Xperia SL means business, too. The pieces of the Xperia SL puzzle are slowly falling...


Sony is yet to decide which 2011 Xperia phones will get Jelly Bean

Sony is yet to decide which 2011 Xperia phones will get Jelly Bean

31 July, 2012 | comments (168)

When a Sony spokesman let it slip that the company wouldn't update its 2011 Xperia Android smartphones to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, users got upset. Big time! But now it's time to turn that frown upside down, for Sony has released an official...


Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa previewed before launch

Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa previewed before launch

31 July, 2012 | comments (99)

The Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa (the international version of the Xperia GX) has teased the rumor mill with a few spy shots of the device and a couple of camera samples, but now someone at ePrice got their hands on an engineering sample and did an...


Entry level Sony Xperia J leaks again ahead of announcement

Entry level Sony Xperia J leaks again ahead of announcement

29 July, 2012 | comments (65)

The Xperia J leaked a few times before and we already know everything there is to know about it. This time though, the photos are a lot clearer and show three different flavors of the phone. Sony Xperia J The Xperia J is rumored to be an...


2011 Xperias won't get Jelly Bean, no ICS for Optimus 2X and Black

2011 Xperias won't get Jelly Bean, no ICS for Optimus 2X and Black

27 July, 2012 | comments (273)

Every time Google announces a new version of its Android mobile OS, every droid user out there starts asking - will my smartphone get it? Well, we have some bad news for Sony Ericsson phones regarding Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and worse still - LG...

Tags: Sony, LG, Android


Sony LT30p Mint previewed ahead of announcement

Sony LT30p Mint previewed ahead of announcement

26 July, 2012 | comments (97)

The upcoming Sony LT30p Mint from Sony did a few rounds a couple of weeks ago, when some camera samples leaked alongside a specs sheet that had flagship written all over it. Today, it seems that Mobile-Review has not only gotten their hands on...


Sony to hold a pre-IFA event on August 29 in Berlin

Sony to hold a pre-IFA event on August 29 in Berlin

25 July, 2012 | comments (32)

Sony just sent out invitations for a pre-IFA press conference. Anyone with an IFA press accreditation is invited to take a look at the latest Sony Xperia smartphones, which are expected to be announced there. There will also be an exclusive...


Images leak the international Sony Xperia LT29i 'Hayabusa'

Images leak the international Sony Xperia LT29i 'Hayabusa'

22 July, 2012 | comments (81)

We came across some leaked images that show the international version of the Sony LT29i, codenamed Xperia Hayabusa. The images confirm a very close resemblance to the Japan-bound, LTE-capable Xperia GX, save for the lack of the FeliCa (Sony's...

Tags: Sony, Android, Rumor


Unlocked Xperia S, P and U arrive to the Sony US store

Unlocked Xperia S, P and U arrive to the Sony US store

16 July, 2012 | comments (51)

Sony's NXT line is now available in the United States via the company's stores and its website. The Xperia S comes in black and white and will set you back $559.99, the Xperia P comes in black, red and silver and costs $479.99, while the Xperia U...


Sony Xperia SL in blue and pink appears in a leaked press shot

Sony Xperia SL in blue and pink appears in a leaked press shot

13 July, 2012 | comments (62)

Besides the expected bump in CPU clock speed, the Xperia SL (LT26ii) will obviously add a couple of exclusive hues to the family of the Sony Xperia S. Blue and pink are the colors of choice, making happy boys and girls alike. We wish we...


Sony LT30 Mint camera samples and specs leak

Sony LT30 Mint camera samples and specs leak

12 July, 2012 | comments (56)

Remember the Sony LT30 Mint? We got the codename way back in January thanks to a leaked roadmap, which said the smartphone was supposed to launch in September and cost €560. Then the LT30 device leaked via the Bluetooth certification with a bunch...


Sony ST26i official name to be Sony Xperia J

Sony ST26i official name to be Sony Xperia J

11 July, 2012 | comments (48)

The Xperia ST26i first popped up more than two months ago, but we've heard little about it since. Well, now, thanks to the Indonesian communications regulatory body we get to know its official name. The certificate for the upcoming smartphone was...


Sony Xperia P pink version spotted

Sony Xperia P pink version spotted

10 July, 2012 | comments (30)

Pink seems to be becoming increasingly popular with smartphone manufacturers recently. Yesterday we saw Nokia and AT&T announce the pink Lumia 900 and now pink version of the Sony Xperia P was spotted at the company’s Weibo event. Sporting the same...


Sony LT30 device leaks via Bluetooth certification

Sony LT30 device leaks via Bluetooth certification

06 July, 2012 | comments (46)

An unknown Sony device, codenamed the LT30, has shown up on the official Bluetooth certification page. While there are unfortunately no known images of the device as of yet, the specs listed are quite impressive, perhaps even...

Tags: Sony, Android, Rumors


Rumored Sony Xperia SL LT26ii might bring a CPU upgrade

Rumored Sony Xperia SL LT26ii might bring a CPU upgrade

04 July, 2012 | comments (40)

About a week ago, a Sony Xperia SL LT26ii showed up on the Indonesia's version of the FCC. The site offered no info on its specs, but immediately there were speculation that the SL will be to the Xperia S what the arc S was to the Xperia...


Sony, Apple and others receive Red Dot awards for product design

Sony, Apple and others receive Red Dot awards for product design

03 July, 2012 | comments (85)

The Red Dot awards were handed out and we have several winners in the mobile space. Sony in particular was quite proud of its achievement - it walked away with four awards plus an honorable mention. The Sony Xperia ion and the Xperia active both...

Tags: Sony, Apple


You can now pre-order the Sony Xperia go in the UK

You can now pre-order the Sony Xperia go in the UK

02 July, 2012 | comments (16)

The Sony Xperia go, a tough little dual-core droid, has swam to British shores and has began taking pre-orders. Right now, it's only offered SIM-free from multiple online retailers. Clove UK is asking £225 for the IP67 certified phone. Right now...


Xperia Mini ICS update rolls out, check your Sales Item number

Xperia Mini ICS update rolls out, check your Sales Item number

29 June, 2012 | comments (66)

Sony have started rolling out the Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Xperia Mini. It'll be released in batches and currently only phones with a certain "Sales Item" number can get it. To check if the ICS update is available for your device, you...


Sony Xperia S owners rejoice as Android 4.0 ICS arrives

Sony Xperia S owners rejoice as Android 4.0 ICS arrives

21 June, 2012 | comments (138)

Sony has just released the long awaited Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for its Xperia S flagship smartphone. The handset was announced back in January and hit the shelves in the end of February. But it’s finally here folks - Sony is...