Archives for July, 2013
Root now available for new Xperia Z firmware (10.3.1.A.0.244)
We recently reported on new Android 4.2.2 firmware rolling out for the Xperia Z, Xperia ZL and Xperia ZR in the form of build number 10.3.1.A.0.244. Well, one particular down side of the firmware is that the root exploit has been patched by Sony. Fear not, xda-developer DooMLoRD has managed to find a way around ...
New Xperia Z Ultra promo video highlights convergence [Update]
Convergence has been a critical factor in the growth of smartphones over the last five years. Smartphones wrap up a camera, media player, navigation, note pad, the ability to play games as well as a reading library. Well this is a theme that Sony Mobile is playing on in its latest promo video for the ...
Xperia ZR Android 4.2.2 update rolling out
Sony Mobile had stated that the Xperia ZR (C550X) Android 4.2.2 firmware update will roll out in early August, but it appears that some users already have it. Firmware version 10.3.1.A.0.244 is the same build that hit Xperia Z and Xperia ZL handsets yesterday. The update is out in Norway and is likely to hit ...
Overhauled Socialife app released: new UI and improved performance
Sony has given its Socialife ‘social news’ app a major update. We first reported on this last week and Sony has now released version 4.0.02 into the Google Play Store. The improvements include a new light-coloured UI, improved performance of screenflow and a new customisable starting page called “Headlines”. This version currently only works on ...
A few more Sony ‘Honami’ images appear, plus first alleged photo sample
The Sony ‘Honami’ leaks continue and this time round there are a few teaser images showing part of the handset. One image shows the camera lens and LED flash, with ‘X’ placeholders for the camera specs (resolution and focal length). The second image shows the camera UI, once again confirming the 20MP CMOS sensor. A ...
AnandTech claims Samsung is cheating on Galaxy S4 benchmarks
A report by AnandTech suggests Samsung is gaming benchmarks by allowing the GPU in its flagship Galaxy S4 handsets to operate at a higher frequency with benchmark apps than with other apps. AnandTech tested the Exynos 5 Octa Galaxy S4 handset and found that the GPU frequency was clocked at 480MHZ while playing games. When a benchmark ...
NVIDIA Shield Review
We’ve been patiently awaiting the arrival of the NVIDIA Shield and now we finally have our hands on the portable gaming device. The NVIDIA Shield features the latest Tegra 4 SoC, offering up insane performance across the board, but that’s not all. The Shield is full of tricks, and this just might be the go-to ...
Next generation Kindle Fire HD specs leaked
Amazon may be going with a full court press in order to dominate the Android tablet market. According to leaked information from BGR, the retail giant is planning to up the specs on its Kindle Fire HD tablet, while keeping the price low in order to deliver a knockout punch that’ll bring the competition to ...
Xperia Z Ultra now available in Hong Kong and Malaysia; pre-orders open in Vietnam
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is now in stock in a couple of more regions. The HSPA+ version (C6802) is available in Hong Kong for HK$ 6,198 (£524, €603, $799) in both black and white, the purple version will arrive later. The handset is also available in select Sony Stores in Malaysia for RM 2,299 ...
Leaked Prototype Photos Show Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Insides
Some new photos of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 have leaked today, giving us a glimpse at the innards of the device. Pictures of what appears to be a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 prototype were posted through Chinese social network Weibo by C Technology, who has provided Galaxy Note 3 pictures in the past. The ...