Sony Xperia C4 gets an unexpected update to Android Lollipop 5.1

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The Sony Xperia C4 and its dual-sim version were expected to get the update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow directly from its current 5.0 setup. However now, users are receiving an update to Android 5.1.

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Sony Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact to arrive on American shores on 7th February

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The Sony Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact were announced alongside the Z5 Premium at IFA, Berlin back in September 2015. However, they never made their way to American soil until now.

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Sony to launch a Pink Xperia smartphone on 12th January – Likely the Z5

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Sony has been teasing the launch of a pink coloured Xperia smartphone on its Instagram for a while now. Apparently, the company is set to launch a pink coloured smartphone on 12th January and is likely to be the Xperia Z5.

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Sony Xperia Z5 Dual Review

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As someone who writes about smartphones and gadgets for a living, you are bound to have come across almost every device that releases in the market. In the case of the Sony Xperia family, I had the pleasure of not just using but owning almost every flagship device released in the Z family. This includes the Z, Z Ultra, Z1, Z2 and Z3 in that order.

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Sony to bring two new Xperia phones in Q2 2016 as per T-Mobile Poland

It looks like Sony will bring two new Xperia models in 2016, according to a leaked slide from T-Mobile Poland’s press event. These phones could be from the Xperia Z6 lineup that is expected to be the flagship for next year.

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Sony Xperia Z5 Autofocus Speed Test – Fastest Shooter in town?

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A photograph is as good as the subject in it. An out of focus photo is as good as a nonexistent one and this is a problem that still afflicts smartphone cameras. Anything apart from perfect lighting conditions or equally still subject apart, a majority of smartphones just can’t focus fast enough to capture the subject. So, color us surprised when we learnt that the Sony Xperia Z5 adopted Sony’s blazing Hybrid Autofocus system from it’s DSLR lineup and implemented it in a smartphone. With potentially class leading focus speeds, what better way than to see how much better the Z5 is against the competition than to pitch them head to head?

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Sony rolls out camera update for the Xperia Z5 Series – Brings in new UI and features

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DxO, the popular benchmarking website for cameras and smartphone cameras had ranked the Sony Xperia Z5 as the smartphone with the best camera. Now, Sony has released an update to the camera app which brings in a new UI and features to help make the best out of the camera.

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Sony begins rolling out Concept for Android 6.0 Marshmallow to Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact

Sony has started  rolling out Concept for Android 6.0 Marshmallow build to Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact owners. Some users have already started to receive invites for the same.

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Android Lollipop 5.1.1 now rolling out to Sony Xperia C3

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Sony Xperia C3 users have something to rejoice about as their handsets will soon receive the update to Android Lollipop 5.1.1 if they haven’t received it already.

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Sony plans to assemble Xperia phones and manufacture budget phones in India

Following a report in June earlier this year, Sony has announced its plans to foray into the “Make in India” initiative. The Japanese electronic company is planning to start assembling Xperia phones in the country, as per a latest report.

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Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Hands On : First Impressions

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Along with the Xperia Z5, Sony also introduced a new flagship product called the Xperia Z5 Premium and boy is the name apt for the phone. The Z5 Premium is the world’s first smartphone to come with a 4K display. Even in 2015, we have had flagships from various manufacturers with 1080p displays and while many think of 1440p to be overkill, we have Sony here with a 4K display on a smartphone. We went hands on with the device to see whether or not the display really does justice on a smartphone screen and to check out the other aspects of the device.

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Sony Xperia Z5 leaked in fresh video

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With IFA right around the corner, we’re starting to see quite a few leaks of upcoming devices. The Sony Xperia Z5 has by no means kept itself under the radar but with this video leak, it appears that we might be about to get our best view ever of the flagship handset before it launches later this week.  Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z5 leaked in fresh video”

Sony announces the XPERIA J1 Compact Phantom Pain Edition in Japan

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Sony has just announced a special edition of the XPERIA J1 Compact smartphone. It is called The Phantom Pain Edition and is based on the upcoming game in the Metal Gear Solid franchise.

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Sony hosting an event on 2nd September during IFA week – Might announce the XPERIA Z5

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Sony already announced the XPERIA C5 Ultra and the XPERIA M5 earlier today but apparently there will an event in Berlin, a few days prior to IFA which is from 4th to 9th September. So it seems that Sony might be readying another smartphone which is most likely to the the XPERIA Z5 which was teased in a James Bond promo last month.

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Sony to announce new phone with ‘split second photo’ technology on August 3

It looks like Sony is gearing up to launch a new smartphone next month. The company has posted a teaser on its official Twitter account hinting at a new device.

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