Sony today has started rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update for Xperia XZ and XZs. The new update comes with a build number 41.3.A.0.401, and the update with same build number is expected to hit Xperia X Performance shortly. Sony just as it promised, is rolling out the update to its flagship smartphones before the end of the year.
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Sony just launched range of headphones at an event in India that includes headband style WH-1000XM2 and h.ear on 2 Wireless NC (WH-H900N), behind-the-neck style WI-1000X, and the truly wireless WF-1000X earbuds. All these have noise-cancellation technology, but the WH-1000XM2, WI-1000X and WF-1000X come with world’s first Adaptive Sound Control feature, which recognize the user’s actions and automatically switch the noise cancellation feature on or off, in accordance with the usage situation. Continue reading “Sony WI-1000X, WH-1000XM2, WH-H900N wireless noise cancelling headphones, WF-1000X earbuds launched in India”
Upcoming Sony smartphone with model number H3213 and codename ‘Avenger’ has surfaced on GFXBench listing that reveals that it will be a mid-range smartphone with a 6-inch 1080p display. The model number and the display resolution is also confirmed by UAProf on the official Sony site. Continue reading “Sony H3213 ‘Avenger’ with 6-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 660/630, Android 8.0 surfaces in benchmarks”
Sony today a7R III (ILCE-7RM3), the company’s latest camera in the mirrorless camera lineup in India. It was announced last month and is the successor of a7R II that was introduced back in 2015. It has a 42.4 MP back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor with shooting speeds at up to 10 fps with full AF/AE tracking, 4K video recording, wide 15-stop dynamic range, high sensitivity with noise reduction of almost a full stop and more. It has the same compact, lightweight body as the predecessor. Continue reading “Sony a7R III 42MP full-frame mirrorless camera launched in India for Rs. 2,64,990”
Sony Corporation has reported its revenues for the second quarter of the financial year 2017 that ended September 30, 2017. Sales increased by 22.1% to 2,062.5 billion yen compared to the same quarter last year due to the impact of foreign exchange rates and an increase in Game & Network Services (G&NS) segment sales. Continue reading “Sony mobile sales down in Q2 FY17, 3.4 million smartphones shipped”
More than a decade later, Sony has revived the Aibo iconic robot pet brand with a new pet robot dog simply called ‘Aibo’ in Japan. Sony says that Aibo’s behavior is adaptable and can form an emotional bond with the household members.
There’s a thing to be said about Sony smartphones. Staying true to their vision, the company hasn’t been swayed by the latest trends, fads and well, the competition. Some might say that they are starting to look ancient when pitched against the latest innovations hitting the market but perhaps there’s a merit behind playing safe? Having spent some time with the phone, let’s try and answer that question. Here’s our review of the Sony Xperia XZ1. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ1 Review”
Sony is now rolling out Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Xperia Touch which brings gesture controls, portrait mode and more. The company had introduced the Xperia Touch back at the MWC 2017 event back in February and since then has spent a considerable amount of time listening to the feedback before pushing the update.
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Sony Mobile just launched Xperia R1 and Xperia R1 Plus, two new mid-range smartphones exclusively in India. Both these come with a 5.2-inch HD 2.5D curved glass screen, are powered by Snapdragon 430 Octa-Core SoC, run Android 7.1 (Nougat), which is upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), come with a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, Exmor and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Sony Xperia R1 and Xperia R1 Plus launched in India for Rs. 12990 and Rs. 14990”
Sony just announced a7R III (ILCE-7RM3), the company’s latest camera in the mirrorless camera lineup and the successor of a7R II that was introduced back in 2015. It has a 42.4 MP back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor with shooting speeds at up to 10 fps with full AF/AE tracking, 4K video recording, wide 15-stop dynamic range, high sensitivity with noise reduction of almost a full stop and more. It has the same compact, lightweight body as the predecessor. Continue reading “Sony a7R III 42MP full-frame mirrorless camera announced”
The Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact, XZ Premium and XZs that were launched this year feature a new camera sensor that has a bit wider angle lens compared to the most smartphones. While that is a good thing, many users have started complaining about the camera has distortion effects when taking pictures.
Sony introduced the Xperia Agent as a concept device back in 2016 at the MWC event, and after one year, the company has today finally launched it in Japan in the form of ‘Xperia Hello.’ It is a communication Robot that can recognize each member of the family and talk to them for daily needs.
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Sony introduced Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact smartphones with Android 8.0 (Oreo) out of the box back in August. It also confirmed list of smartphones that will get the Android Oreo update. Today the company has started rolling out Android 8.0 (Oreo) update starting from Xperia XZ Premium. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ Premium Android 8.0 Oreo update starts rolling out”
Sony today announced the IMX324 1/1.7-type CMOS image sensor that comes with Industry’s highest resolution 7.42 effective megapixel RCCC filter for forward-sensing cameras in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Continue reading “Sony IMX324 1/1.7-type highest resolution CMOS sensor for automotive cameras announced”
Sony Mobile introduced its flagship Xperia XZ Premium as the world’s first smartphone with Snapdragon 835 SoC and a 5.5-inch 4K HDR display back in February at the MWC 2017. It was introduced in Luminous Chrome and Deepsea Black colors, later it introduced phone in Bronze Pink as the third color in April, now it has introduced Opulent Red color variant named ‘Rosso’. Continue reading “Sony introduces Opulent Red Xperia XZ Premium”
