Sony seeks $1.7 billion loss due to sluggish smartphone sales

Sony has predicted a staggering net loss of 230 billion yen ($2.1 billion) for its fiscal year ending next March. That is nearly five times the 50 billion yen loss the company’s previous forecast. The company said it would not pay a dividend this business year after it was hit by a 180 billion yen ($1.7 billion) impairment charge for its struggling smartphone division.

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Sony Xperia L, M, C and SP not getting Android KitKat update

Sony has announced that its will not add further Android updates to Xperia L, M, C and SP.  That means that for those of you who own these smartphones, an Android update will not be issued.

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Sony Xperia Z3 Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Sony took wraps of its next flagship phone the Xperia Z3 at IFA, Berlin 2014. We got our hands on the device at the event and here is a quick sneak peak of the phone. The phone looks like a premium phone with few changes as compared to its predecessor the Xperia Z2 that was launched six months back. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z3 Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Sony Xperia E3 Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Sony introduced the Xperia E3 at IFA, Berlin 2014 along with the flagship Xperia Z3. The budget smartphone has a 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and weighs 8.5 mm thick and weighs 144 g. Continue reading “Sony Xperia E3 Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Sony NWZ A15 HD Audio Player Hands On

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Along with the SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk, Sony also announced an audio player at IFA, Berlin 2014. Dubbed as NWZ Walkman A 15. The high resolution audio player is designed for the audiophile with support for the ALAC, WAV, AIFF and FLAC formats as well as regular MP3 and AAC files. Continue reading “Sony NWZ A15 HD Audio Player Hands On”

Sony Smartband Talk Hands on and Photo Gallery

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Sony announced the SmartBand Talk along with the SmartWatch 3 at the IFA, Berlin 2014. The latest wearable from the company sports a 1.4 inch e-ink display and comes with a built in microphone and speaker thereby allowing you to make and receive calls through the band. Continue reading “Sony Smartband Talk Hands on and Photo Gallery”

Sony Smartwatch 3 Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Sony announced the SmartWatch 3 powered by Android Wear at the IFA, Berlin 2014 yesterday. We got our hands on the SmartWatch3 SWR50 which is company’s foray into Android Wear. The device sports a 1.6-inch (320 x 320 pixels) TFT LCD capacitive touch screen display.

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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact hands on and photo gallery

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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact along with Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact was unveiled at the company’s press event in Berlin two days ago. We were at the show floor during the announcement and we had a chance to spend some quality time with the Xperia Z3 Compact. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z3 Compact hands on and photo gallery”

Sony rolls out Bluetooth wireless headphones and wearable MP3 player

Sony has launched three wireless bluetooth headphones that specializes in a different features. The first Bluetooth headphone from the company is MDR-XB950BT Extra Bass Bluetooth Headset. As the name implies it puts more emphasis on the bass to deliver what Sony says is “a powerful audio experience.”

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Sony Xperia Z3 lineup get a price tag in European markets

Sony launched the Xperia Z3 line up yesterday that includes the Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Z3 Tablet. At the time of the announcement, the company did not reveal the prices of these devices. However, these three products are up for pre-order in Europe and were first spotted by Italian website Tuttoandroid.net.

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Sony unveils Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

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Sony has introduced Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact along with the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact. Sony’s first compact slate is said to be designed to complement the company’s flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z3. Continue reading “Sony unveils Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact”

Copper Sony Xperia Z3 and e-ink display SmartBand Talk appears in press images

Leaks of Sony Xperia Z 3 are continuing to pop up until its official launch today. A set of press images of the next flagship phone by Sony have been spotted by XperiaBlog.net. This time the Xperia Z 3 is seen in copper gold color which has become quiet a trend with major flagship phones like Apple, Samsung, HTC, LG and so on.

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Sony to reportedly launch Android Wear powered SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk at IFA 2014

Sony is planning to debut two wearable devices at the IFA 2014 along with other smartphones and tablets. According to a report from 9to5Google, Sony will launch Android Wear powered SmartWatch3 and SmartBand Talk at an event this week.

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