Sony is busy working on the Xperia L3, successor of the Xperia L2, which is rumored to debut at the CES 2019 in the next few days. With the possible launch inching closer, the device has passed through the FCC carrying FCC ID PY7-50241M. The design sketches show that the device will carry 18:9 aspect ratio and will feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Continue reading “Sony Xperia L3 with 5.7-inch 18:9 display, 3GB RAM passes through the FCC”
Sony has silently introduced new USB PD Compatible charger (CP-ADRM2). This offers Ultra-fast charging (46.5W) for devices with USB PD technology to charge smartphones with Quick Charge 4/4+, tablets, portable consoles and even notebook computers with powerful USB PD (Power Delivery) output.
Continue reading “Sony introduces USB Type-C Ultra-fast charger with 39W USB PD output”
Sony is said to be boosting the production of its next-generation 3D sensors after receiving interest from customers including Apple Inc. The chips will power front and rear-facing 3D cameras for various smartphone models in 2019. Sony kick-started the mass production in late summer to meet demand, according to Satoshi Yoshihara, head of Sony’s sensor division. Continue reading “Sony to boost 3D camera sensor production after increased interest from Apple: Report”
Sony just launched the WH-CH700N, the company’s latest mid-range wireless noise cancelling headphones in India. The Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancelation (AINC) analyzes background sound and adjusts it for optimal performance on airplanes and other noisy environments. You can activate the feature with just a press and hold of the NC button. It has NFC connection to parit with NFC-enabled devices and comes with Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) feature.
Sony is busy prepping its next flagship; the Xperia XZ4 which is set to launch at the MWC 2019 event in February. Surprising everyone, Sony might bring this phone with the new 21:9 aspect ratio. It alls in line with the earlier rumors where we have seen a 21:9 aspect ratio in CAD images. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ4 screen protector surfaces hinting at tall 21:9 aspect ratio screen”
There are few products that manage to take a giant step forward with every successive iteration. Sony’s 1000XM line of headphones is one such product that not only excels on their own but has taken the competition head-on. The XM2 doubled battery but generally played it safe. With the WH-1000XM3 though, Sony has gone back to the drawing board and is making massive changes all around. What does it mean for the lineup? Find out in our review. Continue reading “Sony WH-1000XM3 Noise Cancelling Headphones Review: Keeps Getting Better”
Sony’s PlayStation 4 is now five years old and the company announced that it has sold over 86.1 million units in addition to over 777.9 Million software units worldwide. To celebrate this occasion, the company is releasing a new PS4 bundle; Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 PS4 bundle. Continue reading “Sony sold 86 million PS4 units in 5 years, introduces PS4 Call of Duty Black Ops 4 bundle”
Update – November 16: Sony has rolled out new Android Pie update with build number 52.0.A.3.84 that includes November security patch for the Xperia XZ2 Premium, Xperia XZ3, Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact Android 9.0 (Pie) update rolling out [Update: Now with November security patch]”
Mobile projectors are an interesting category of products that can be useful to business men on the go as well as people who might want to throw up a larger screen at impromptu gatherings to view photos or play casual games. Sony’s been making these for a number of years now, and they recently launched the latest model in the series. Sony sent us over the all new MP-CD1 in for review and here’s what we think about it. Continue reading “Sony MP-CD1 Mobile Projector Review”
Sony Interactive Entertainment and Lenovo have announced both the companies have signed a two-year patent license agreement. The agreement provides Lenovo with a license to use SIE’s patented PlayStation VR (PS VR) industrial design for the Lenovo Mirage Solo virtual reality headset. Continue reading “Lenovo, Sony sign two-year patent agreement for Mirage Solo virtual reality headset”
Sony India has launched DSC-WX800 compact camera with world’s smallest body in the Cyber-shot line-up. It offer versatile zoom range from 24mm at the wide end up to 720mm super-telephoto. In addition to 4K recording, it has BIONZ X image processing engine combined with a front-end LSI that delivers high-speed continuous shooting at up to 10 fps with a buffer limit of up to 155 images. Furthermore, it offers fast AF speed of 0.09 seconds. Continue reading “Sony Cyber-Shot WX800 world’s smallest high zoom compact camera launched in India for Rs. 34990”
With all the new pocket friendly televisions hitting the market lately, it’s been good times for budding cinephiles. The one caveat is of course the rather poor sound output from most of these televisions. Sony’s all new HT-S700 RF Home Theater aims to help you upgrade to a high-quality surround sound cinematic experience at a price that won’t pinch your pocket. Does it work well? Let’s find out. Continue reading “Sony Home Theater 5.1 HT-S700RF Review”
Sony Corporation has announced the IMX418 CMOS image sensor aimed at sensing applications. It comes equipped with a global shutter function and comes with an interface capable of multiple sensor connections on a single Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) input port. Continue reading “Sony IMX418 CMOS image sensor with global shutter, 1:1 aspect ratio anounced”
Update – October 19: After the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact got the Android 9.0 (Pie) update last week, earlier than the promised November release. Sony has now announced new dates for the roll out for other devices. Continue reading “Sony confirms Android 9.0 Pie update for range of Xperia smartphones [Update: Roll out dates detailed]”
Sony has announced the development of a digital rights management (DRM) platform based on the blockchain. This new system is based on Sony and Sony Global Education’s previously developed system for authenticating, sharing, and rights management of educational data, and additionally features functionality for processing rights-related information. Continue reading “Sony announces blockchain-based DRM platform for music, films, VR content and e-books”
