Sony releases AOSP Android 8.0 Oreo to Open Devices Program

Sony Android 8.0 Oreo AOSP

Sony is one such brand that stays most active on their forum providing a helping hand for their developers community. The company even launched Open Devices Program earlier where developers get to play around and experiment with the custom ROMs on supported Sony phones. And, for the same supported smartphones, Sony releases AOSP device configurations directly on GitHub along with binaries. Continue reading “Sony releases AOSP Android 8.0 Oreo to Open Devices Program”

Sony confirms its next-generation smartphones will have a new design

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2017 has been the year of innovation in the smartphone segment especially in the design aspect. Be it Samsung, LG or even Apple now, they have completely refreshed their flagship design elements, and it looks like Sony is in too for some action. At the launch of Xperia XZ1 in India, managing director Kenichiro Hibi told Indian Express that the new upcoming Sony flagship would have a complete design overhaul catching up with the current trend. Continue reading “Sony confirms its next-generation smartphones will have a new design”

Sony Xperia XZ1 with Snapdragon 835, Android 8.0 launched in India for Rs. 44990

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Sony Mobile has launched its flagship Xperia XZ1 smartphone in India, as it had promised.  It was unveiled at the IFA 2017 in Berlin last month and packs a 5.2-inch 1080p HDR screen, is powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform and runs Android 8.0 (Oreo).

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Sony Xperia XA1 Plus with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 4GB RAM, 23MP camera launched in India for Rs. 24990

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus

Sony Mobile has launched Xperia XA1 Plus, a large version of the Xperia XA1 that was launched earlier this year. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p display with ultra-narrow borders on the sides, is powered an  same Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P20 processor, runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat), has a 23-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, Hybrid Auto-Focus and a 8-megapixel auto focus front-facing camera. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XA1 Plus with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 4GB RAM, 23MP camera launched in India for Rs. 24990”

Sony Xperia XA1 and Xperia XA1 Ultra get a price cut in India

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra

Sony Mobile has cut the price of Xperia XA1 and Xperia XA1 Ultra smartphone in India by Rs. 2000. The XA1 that was launched back in April for Rs. 19,990, is now available for Rs. 17,990 and the XA1 Ultra that was launched for Rs. 29,990 in July now costs Rs. 27,990. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XA1 and Xperia XA1 Ultra get a price cut in India”

Sony Dolby Atmos Soundbar HT-ST5000 launched for Rs. 1,50,990

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Sony has launched Dolby Atmos Soundbar HT-ST5000 7.1.2 in India. It delivers superior audio quality with S-Force PRO Front Surround technology while acting as a wireless speaker for music listening. Continue reading “Sony Dolby Atmos Soundbar HT-ST5000 launched for Rs. 1,50,990”

Sony Xperia XZ1 with Snapdragon 835, Android 8.0, 3D scanning launching in India on September 25

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Sony Mobile unveiled the Xperia XZ1, the company’s latest flagship smartphone at the IFA 2017 in Berlin last month. Today the company has sent out invites for the launch of the phone in the country on September 25th. It has a 5.2-inch 1080p HDR screen, is powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform and runs  Android 8.0 (Oreo). Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ1 with Snapdragon 835, Android 8.0, 3D scanning launching in India on September 25”

Sony WF-1000X earbuds, WI-1000X and WH-1000XM2 headphones with adaptive sound control announced

Sony WF-1000X

Sony at the IFA 2017 announced a range of headphones that includes headband style WH-1000XM2, the behind-the-neck style WI-1000X, and the truly wireless WF-1000X earbuds with noise-cancellation technology and 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 WF-1000X earbuds, WI-1000X and WH-1000XM2 headphones with adaptive sound control announced”

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Along with Sony Xperia XZ1, Sony also unveiled Xperia XZ1 Compact at the ongoing IFA 2017. We are live at the event and got our hands on the phone, so let’s take a detailed look at design and specifications of the phone.
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Sony LF-S50G 360-degree speaker with Google Assistant announced

Sony LF-S50G Google Assistant speaker

Sony at the ongoing IFA announced LF-S50G, its first wireless speaker with the Google Assistant built-in, similar to Google Home. It offers 360-degree sound, thanks to two-way facing speaker, two-stage diffuser, and bass reflex duct for a clear audio with deep bass to reach every corner of the room. Continue reading “Sony LF-S50G 360-degree speaker with Google Assistant announced”

Sony Xperia XZ1 Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Sony unveiled the Xperia XZ1, the company’s latest flagship smartphone at the IFA 2017 in Berlin. We are live at the event and got out hands on the phone so let’s take a detailed look at the design and specifications of the phone. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ1 Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Sony confirms Android 8.0 Oreo update for range of Xperia smartphones

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Sony today introduced Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact smartphone that will launch with Android 8.0 (Oreo) out of the box. It also confirmed the list of smartphone that will get the Android Oreo update. Continue reading “Sony confirms Android 8.0 Oreo update for range of Xperia smartphones”