Sony has launched an array of Smart TVs under its Bravia X series. These TVs are powered by 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme. The flagship X9500E and X9300E series features slim Backlight Drive+, an improved LED Backlight technology for improved brightness and front facing slim Magnetic Fluid speakers. The TVs sport a quad-edge LED structure and X-tended Dynamic Range PRO local dimming and boosting technology. Continue reading “Sony Bravia X Series Smart TVs with 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme, Android 7.0 Nougat launched in India”
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Sony Xperia XA gets Android 7.0 Nougat update in India
After rolling out Android 7.0 (Nougat) update for the Xperia XA Ultra, Sony Mobile has also started rolling out the update for the Xperia XA as well in India and several other countries. It was launched in India back in July last year running Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), and the company confirmed Nougat update for several smartphones including the Xperia XA in August last year. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XA gets Android 7.0 Nougat update in India”
Spider-Man: Homecoming VR experience coming to major VR platforms on June 30
Sony Pictures Virtual Reality has announced Spider-Man: Homecoming VR, multi-platform promotional VR experience. “Guided by the helpful artificial intelligence unit built into the new Spider-Man suit, Spider-Man: Homecoming VR offers players the chance to suit up as Spider-Man, hone their web-shooting skills, and sling high above New York City in pursuit of the Vulture,” said the company. Continue reading “Spider-Man: Homecoming VR experience coming to major VR platforms on June 30”
Sony Xperia XA Ultra Android 7.0 Nougat update finally starts rolling out
Sony Mobile has finally started rolling out Android 7.0 (Nougat) update, several months after others Sony smartphones got the update. It was launched in India back in July last year Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and Sony confirmed Nougat update for its smartphones including the XA Ultra in August last year. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XA Ultra Android 7.0 Nougat update finally starts rolling out”
PlayLink for PS4 announced – New range of games controlled by smartphones
At the E3 2017 Sony introduced PlayLink, a new way to play games with family and friends. This combines your smartphone or a tablet, TV and PS4 console so that you can play with friends and take advantage of the smartphone or tablet’s touchscreen and camera capabilities. Continue reading “PlayLink for PS4 announced – New range of games controlled by smartphones”
Sony WS623 sports Walkman with water and dust resistant body launched for Rs. 8990
Sony has launched the new WS623 Walkman that supports Bluetooth and NFC. It is aimed at sports enthusiasts and is Water and Dust Resistant (IP65/68) making it suitable for outdoor conditions and sporting activities. Continue reading “Sony WS623 sports Walkman with water and dust resistant body launched for Rs. 8990”
Sony Xperia XZ Premium Hands On Impressions
We saw it first at MWC in Barcelona and now Sony has finally launched the Xperia XZ Premium in India. The first Snapdragon 835 powered phone in the country is also the world’s first with a 4K HDR screen. Let’s take a closer look. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ Premium Hands On Impressions”
Sony Xperia XZ Premium with 5.5-inch 4K HDR display, Snapdragon 835 launched in India for Rs. 59990
Sony just launched Xperia XZ Premium, the company’s latest flagship smartphone in India. It has the world’s first smartphone with Snapdragon 835 SoC and a 5.5-inch 4K HDR display with Sony’s own technologies such as TRILUMINOS Display for mobile, X-Reality for mobile and Dynamic Contrast Enhancer. It has the same 19-megapixel Motion Eye camera as the Xperia XZs 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 stabilisation for shake-free videos. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ Premium with 5.5-inch 4K HDR display, Snapdragon 835 launched in India for Rs. 59990”
Sony MDR-XB950B1 Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones Review
Sony has been a champion of the Extra Bass line of audio products for quite a few years. We might be guilty of grossly generalising popular music but looking at music charts it is easy to see that bass heavy pop and EDM music dominates and for obvious reasons, Sony has been targeting this massive user group with their audio products. At CES, the company introduced a few more products in this line up. Called the MDR-XB950B1, these wireless headphones predictably carry a massive punch on the bass side of things but also introduce niceties like app control which as you’ll find out, comes very handy. Continue reading “Sony MDR-XB950B1 Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones Review”
Sony to launch two Xperia flagships in 2017, will ditch ‘Premium Standard’ phones
Sony is planning to kill its ‘premium standard’ models of Xperia smartphones, according to XperiaBlog. According the slides obtained by the publication, Sony Xperia X and Xperia X Compact smartphones that were launched last year will not get successors.
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Sony Xperia X1, XZ1 and XZ1 Compact specs surface
Sony is expected to announce three new smartphones at IFA 2017 in September. The company is expected to announce the Xperia X1, XZ1 and the XZ1 Compact smartphones, according to a new report from Review.ge.
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Android 7.1.1 Nougat update starts rolling out for Sony Xperia X Performance and Xperia XZ
Sony rolled out Android 7.0 (Nougat) update for Xperia X Performance and Xperia XZ smartphones back in November last year, today it has started rolling out Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) update for these smartphones. Continue reading “Android 7.1.1 Nougat update starts rolling out for Sony Xperia X Performance and Xperia XZ”
Sony Extra Bass wireless speakers and headphones launched in India starting at Rs. 2790
Sony has launched a new line of Extra Bass speakers and noise-cancelling headphones in India. The company had announced the new range of devices at CES 2017 in January this year.
Sony Xperia XZs Review
Nigh identical to the Xperia XZ launched back in October, Sony’s latest and greatest has more than a passing resemblance to the model. Placed side by side, the all new Sony Xperia XZs would appear to have the same shell, a very similar port configuration and for what it is worth, largely a similar configuration. What then separates it from a 6 month old model and more importantly, what makes it worth your consideration having launched within days of the LG G6 and Samsung Galaxy S8? We find that out and more in our full review of the Sony Xperia XZs. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZs Review”
Sony Xperia XA1 with 5-inch edge-to-edge display, 23MP camera, Android 7.0 launched in India for Rs. 19990
Sony Mobile has launched Xperia XA1, its latest mid-range smartphone and the successor of last year’s Xperia XA in India. It was announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 in Barcelona and packs a 5-inch HD edge-to-edge display, similar to the predecessor, but this is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P20 processor and runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat). It has a 23-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, Hybrid Auto-Focus and a 8-megapixel auto focus front-facing camera.