Sony confirms Android 8.0 Oreo update for range of Xperia smartphones

Android Oreo

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”

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 23MP camera, fingerprint sensor announced

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus

Sony at the IFA 2017 also announced the Xperia XA1 Plus, a large version of the Xperia XA1 that was introduced earlier this year. It has a larger 5.5-inch 1080p display, but this is powered by the 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, 23MP camera, fingerprint sensor announced”

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact with 4.6-inch display, Snapdragon 835, Android 8.0 Oreo announced

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

Sony along with the Xperia XZ1 also announced the Xperia XZ1 Compact the comes with a smaller 4.6-inch HD display, but it is powered by the same Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform, runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo) and comes with a 19-megapixel Motion Eye camera with 1/ 2.3″ Exmor RS memory stacked sensor, 960 fps super slow motion videos, Predictive Capture, Anti-distortion shutter, Triple image sensing technology and 5-axis image stabilization for shake-free videos. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact with 4.6-inch display, Snapdragon 835, Android 8.0 Oreo announced”

Sony Xperia XZ1 with 5.2-inch 1080p HDR display, Snapdragon 835, Android 8.0 Oreo announced

Sony Xperia XZ1

Sony just announced the Xperia XZ1, the company’s latest flagship smartphone at the IFA 2017 in Berlin. It has a 5.2-inch 1080p HDR screen, is powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform and is the first phone to be announced with Android 8.0 (Oreo). It comes with a 19-megapixel Motion Eye camera with 1/ 2.3″ Exmor RS memory stacked sensor, 960 fps super slow motion videos, Predictive Capture, Anti-distortion shutter, Triple image sensing technology and  5-axis image stabilization for shake-free videos, similar to the XZs.
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Sony RX0 waterproof, shockproof compact camera with 1-inch Exmor RS sensor announced

Sony RX0

Sony just announced its new compact RX0 camera at the IFA 2017 in Berlin. It has a 1.0″-type stacked 15.3 MP Exmor RS CMOS image sensor, BIONZ X processor and a wide-angle ZEISS Tessar T 24mm F4 fixed lens to capture both RAW and JPEG stills and 4K video, full HD at 240 fps and super slow motion capture at up to 960 frames per second. Continue reading “Sony RX0 waterproof, shockproof compact camera with 1-inch Exmor RS sensor announced”

Sony Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact press renders surface

Sony-Xperia-XZ1Sony is all set to announce new smartphones at the upcoming IFA 2017 in Berlin next month. Now, official press renders of the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact smartphones have surfaced thanks to tipster Roland Quandt and Xperia Blog.
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Sony Xperia XZ1 with 5.2-inch 1080p HDR display, Snapdragon 835 surface in live images

Sony Xperia XZ1 leak

Sony Mobile already confirmed that it will unveil two flagship phones in 2017 and kill its ‘premium standard’ models. Now the Xperia XZ1 has surfaced in live images ahead of IFA 2017 announcement. This reveals a 5.2-inch 1080p HDR display, compared to 4K screen on the Xperia XZ Premium.

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Sony Xperia G8441 surfaces in live photos

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Sony already confirmed that it will release two flagship phones in 2017 and kill its ‘premium standard’ models. Sony G34XX and flagship Sony G83XX phones have already surfaced some time back in benchmarks. Now live images of the phones have surfaced.
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Sony mobile sales down 2.5% YoY in Q1 FY17, 3.4 million smartphones shipped

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Sony Corporation has reported its revenues for the first quarter of the financial year 2017 that ended June 30, 2017. Sales increased by 15.2% to 1,858.1 billion yen compared to the same quarter last year due to increases in Financial Services and Semiconductors segment sales. Continue reading “Sony mobile sales down 2.5% YoY in Q1 FY17, 3.4 million smartphones shipped”

Sony BRAVIA A1 OLED 4K HDR Smart TVs launched in India starting at Rs. 3,64,900

Sony A1 OLED

After launching its Bravia X Series Smart TVs in the country, Sony has launched its BRAVIA OLED A1 series of TVs in India in 55-inch and 65-inch versions. These are powered by 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme, has 4K X-Reality PRO Dual database processing, support Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pulse and have Acoustic Surface technology so sound comes from the entire screen. Continue reading “Sony BRAVIA A1 OLED 4K HDR Smart TVs launched in India starting at Rs. 3,64,900”

Sony A9 Mirrorless Camera with full-frame stacked CMOS sensor launched in India for Rs. 3,29,990

Sony Alpha 9

Sony today launched α9 mirrorless camera  with world’s first 35mm full-frame stacked CMOS sensor, 24.2 MP resolution in India. It has Blackout-free Shooting at up to 20 fps, has AF/AE tracking calculation up to 60 times per sec, Silent and Vibration-free shooting at speeds up to 1/32,000 sec and 5-axis in-body image stabilization with a 5.0 step shutter speed advantage. It also has Dual SD card slots and extended battery life.
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Sony MHC-V50D audio system with motion control launched in India for Rs. 33,990

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Sony has launched a new portable one-box home audio system – MHC-V50D in India. It comes with Smart High Power Technology and Mica Cone speaker. The highlight of the the speaker is the motion control technology can drive a smartphone’s motion with a simple left and right shake to change tracks; play and pause favorite tracks and also manage the volume control. Continue reading “Sony MHC-V50D audio system with motion control launched in India for Rs. 33,990”

Sony G8441 with Snapdragon 835, Android 8.0 surfaces in benchmarks ahead of IFA 2017

Sony already confirmed that it will release two flagship phones in 2017 and kill its ‘premium standard’ models. Details about mid-range Sony G34XX and flagship Sony G83XX started surfacing recently. Earlier this week Sony G8441 surfaced on AnTuTu benchmark listing revealing some of specifications. Continue reading “Sony G8441 with Snapdragon 835, Android 8.0 surfaces in benchmarks ahead of IFA 2017”

Sony Playstation Now library gets PS4 games, lets you stream to PC

PlayStation Now Games

Sony’s Playstation Now library has crossed 500 games as it adds latest PS4 games, in addition to PS3 games so that you can now stream PS4 games to Windows PC. With a single subscription, you can play over 500+ PS4 and PS3 games, including PlayStation exclusives.
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Sony SRS-XB10 Review

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Over the last few years, we’ve seen bluetooth speakers of all shapes and sizes. From diminutive pocket-sized units to those that can get a neighbourhood bloc party started. Sony’s XB10 might veer towards the former in size but packs enough punch to suffice for a pool side gathering and might even survive a dunk or two while doing so! Here’s our review of the Sony XB10 Bluetooth speaker. Continue reading “Sony SRS-XB10 Review”