Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact Android 9.0 (Pie) update starts rolling out

Sony Mobile officially confirmed the list of its smartphones that will get Android 9.0 (Pie) update back in August. It said that its Premium-range models will get the upgrade from November, now the company has started rolling out the Pie update for its Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact smartphones earlier than expected date. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact Android 9.0 (Pie) update starts rolling out”

Sony WH-1000XM3 with HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 launched in India for Rs. 29990

Sony just launched the WH-1000XM3 in the 1000X series of wireless noise cancelling headphones with new HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 that promises four times greater performance to cancel mid to high-range noise such as street noise and human voices.  The high quality internal headphone amp for the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 realizes stunning high sound quality.  Continue reading “Sony WH-1000XM3 with HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 launched in India for Rs. 29990”

Sony XB01 Extra Bass portable Bluetooth water-resistant speaker launched in India for Rs. 2590

Sony India has launched the new EXTRA BASS wireless speaker SRS-XB01 in India. It has a compact, rounded design, full range speaker unit on the front and passive radiator on the rear for a deep and punchy sound. It has a water-resistant body supported with IPX5 rating.

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Sony introduces PlayStation Classic mini console with 20 pre-loaded games, two controllers

After 24 years of introduction of the first PlayStation, Sony has introduced the PlayStation Classic, a miniaturised version of the PlayStation Classic that comes pre-loaded with 20 classic titles, including  Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash, R4 Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3 and Wild Arms. Continue reading “Sony introduces PlayStation Classic mini console with 20 pre-loaded games, two controllers”

Sony A9F BRAVIA OLED 55-inch and 65-inch 4K HDR Android TVs launched in India starting at Rs. 3,99,990

Sony just launched the BRAVIA A9F 4K HDR OLED TV series in 65″ and 55″ models in India. The MASTER Series model comes equipped with a newly developed, next-generation Picture Processor X1 Ultimate delivering high-quality picture. It intelligently detect and analyze each object in the picture through Sony’s new Object-based Super Resolution for exceptional accuracy and detail. Continue reading “Sony A9F BRAVIA OLED 55-inch and 65-inch 4K HDR Android TVs launched in India starting at Rs. 3,99,990”

Sony Bravia A8F 55-inch OLED TV Review

Last October, we reviewed Sony’s Bravia A1 OLED television and found it to be one of the most gorgeous panels we’d taken a look at. Fast forward to summer 2018 and Sony has an all new model out. Or does it? Read on for our review of the Sony Bravia A8F 55-inch OLED TV.  Continue reading “Sony Bravia A8F 55-inch OLED TV Review”

Sony WH-1000XM3 with HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1, WF-SP900 truly wireless water-resistant sports headphones and more announced

Sony at the IFA announced WH-1000XM3 in the 1000X series of wireless noise cancelling headphones with new HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 that promises four times greater performance to cancel mid to high-range noise such as street noise and human voices.  The high quality internal headphone amp for the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1 realizes stunning high sound quality. The WF-SP900 truly wireless sports headphones is water-proof and dust-proof and has internal memory to play music without a smartphone. Continue reading “Sony WH-1000XM3 with HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1, WF-SP900 truly wireless water-resistant sports headphones and more announced”

Sony Xperia XZ3 with 6-inch QHD+ OLED HDR display, Snapdragon 845, Dynamic Vibration System, Android 9.0 (Pie) announced

Sony Mobile just announced the Xperia XZ3, the company’s latest flagship smartphone at the IFA, as expected. It has a 6-inch QHD+ P-OLED 18:9 aspect ratio display, is powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform and runs Android 9.0 (Pie). It has a new Dual Motion Eye camera with 19-megapixel 1/ 2.3″ Exmor RS memory stacked sensor, 960 fps super slow motion videos (FHD/HD), Predictive Capture, Anti-distortion shutter, Triple image sensing technology and 5-axis image stabilization for shake-free videos. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ3 with 6-inch QHD+ OLED HDR display, Snapdragon 845, Dynamic Vibration System, Android 9.0 (Pie) announced”

Sony posts ‘Seeing is believing’ teaser ahead of Xperia smartphone announcement at IFA on August 30

Sony Mobile is expected to introduce Xperia XZ3, the company’s next-generation flagship smartphone at the IFA in Berlin on August 30th. Today it has posted the first teaser image that shows Xperia along with the date and it says ‘Seeing is believing’ hinting at AMOLED display for the smartphone.

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Sony X700 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player with HDR10 and Dolby Vision launched in India for Rs. 27990

Sony X700 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player

Sony India today has launched its first Dolby Vision capable UBP-X700 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player. The company claims that it can produce myriad colors, greater dynamism and sense of realism as compared to standard HD players. The UBP-X700 supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision via a Firmware update. Continue reading “Sony X700 Ultra HD Blu-ray Player with HDR10 and Dolby Vision launched in India for Rs. 27990”

Sony reportedly confirms Android 9.0 Pie update for range of Xperia smartphones, roll out expected to start in September

Android Pie

Apart from Pixel, only the Essential Phone has got the Android 9.0 aka Pie and now Sony has reportedly confirmed the next major Android release to six of its smartphones. The Xperia XZ2 series, Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact, and Xperia XZ Premium are among the first batch to get the Android 9.0 update.  Continue reading “Sony reportedly confirms Android 9.0 Pie update for range of Xperia smartphones, roll out expected to start in September”

Sony Xperia H8416 and H9436 / H9493 smartphones with FHD+ display surface, could be announced at IFA

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Sony might be preparing to launch new smartphones at the IFA on August 31st. Looking at the UAProfs user-agent profiles, the two phones come with model numbers  H84XX (H8416) and the second is the H94XX (H9436, H9493).  Continue reading “Sony Xperia H8416 and H9436 / H9493 smartphones with FHD+ display surface, could be announced at IFA”

Sony Mobile losses widen in FY Q1 2018, 2 million smartphones shipped

Sony Corporation has reported its revenues for the first quarter of the financial year 2018 that ended June 30, 2018. Sales increased by 5% to 1,953.6 billion yen compared to the same quarter last year due to strong growth in its Gaming and Networking division. Continue reading “Sony Mobile losses widen in FY Q1 2018, 2 million smartphones shipped”

Sony WF-SP700N Noise Cancelling Truly Wireless Sports Headphones Review

Earlier this year, we reviewed the WF-1000X, Sony’s first foray into truly wireless audio. A premium headset with a focus on audio quality and design, we found it to be an acceptable first generation offering. The all new Sony WF-SP700N on the other hand is quite a different product. Sony claims that this is the first truly wireless product that is both splash proof and offers active cancellation. Does it fare any better than competing headsets? Lets find out. Continue reading “Sony WF-SP700N Noise Cancelling Truly Wireless Sports Headphones Review”

Sony Xperia XZ3 with 5.7-inch Full HD+ display, Snapdragon 845 surfaces in renders

Sony Xperia XZ3

We’ve already heard rumors about Sony working on its next flagship; dubbed Xperia XZ3 that is slated to launch at the IFA 2018 event. Back in the news again, the Xperia XZ3 now surfaces in 360-degree renders showcasing just single rear camera despite earlier reports pointing at dual rear cameras.  Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ3 with 5.7-inch Full HD+ display, Snapdragon 845 surfaces in renders”