Archives for March 10th, 2014
Xperia Z2 accessories unboxed: the SCR10 case and DK36 charging dock
A number of Xperia Z2 accessories are already available to buy for the handset, ahead of the handset’s launch early next month. Two such accessories are the SCR10 Style Cover Stand and DK36 Magnetic Charging Dock. UK retailer Clove has both of these accessories in stock right now and they have shot some quick unboxing ...
BBM for Android Update Incoming, Will Fix Emoticon Flaws and More
In a short but sweet Twitter post today, BlackBerry has announced an upcoming update to its BBM app for the Android platform. The update, which will begin rolling out later today will fix a few bugs including emoticons in status updates, web link malfunctions and a few more yet unknown fixes. Look for the BBM update ...
Apple Unleashes iOS 7.1, Includes CarPlay and Updates to iTunes Radio, Touch ID
Apple has released iOS 7.1 this Monday morning, bringing some new features and a ton of bugfixes to iOS devices. The update adds CarPlay to the roster of iOS functionality, as well as an updated Touch ID sensor, iTunes Radio and some minor tweaks to Apple’s personal assistant, Siri. Apple has optimized iOS 7.1 to play ...
Xperia T2 Ultra dual retail packaging spied
The Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D53XX) has been a bit overshadowed recently with the launch of the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet, but it edges closer to release judging by these latest shots showing the packaging of the dual-SIM version for China Unicom (XM50h). The Xperia T2 Ultra comes with a 6-inch 720p IPS ...
Sony STH30 Stereo Headset priced in the UK
We first brought word on Sony’s Stereo Headset STH30 at the start of the year, although Sony wasn’t ready to formally announce the headset at that time. The STH30 Stereo Headset has now been unveiled and, as expected, this is a simple but elegant headset designed to be used with pretty much any smartphone out ...
New firmware (9.2.A.1.199) rolling to Xperia T, TX and Xperia V owners
We recently reported that a new firmware build (9.2.A.1.199) looked like it was rolling to Xperia TX (LT29i) owners. Well it now seems that the update is indeed formally rolling out from today as Sony Mobile’s product pages for the Xperia T, Xperia TX and Xperia V have all been updated to confirm this new ...
Take two: Xperia Z2 speakers go up against the HTC One
Our friends over at Btekt have conducted a detailed stereo speaker comparison between the Xperia Z2 and the HTC One. We already reported on a similar comparison between these devices, but that was conducted on the show floor, so it was difficult to get a true sense of the difference given the background noise. Btekt’s comparison ...
Vodafone UK offering a free Sony 32-inch TV with Xperia Z2 pre-orders
Vodafone UK has this morning put the Sony Xperia Z2 up for pre-order with a nice incentive. The first 3,000 eligible Xperia Z2 pre-orders made between now and 9 April will get a Sony BRAVIA 32-inch TV (model number KDL-32R433B) free of charge. This model retails for around the £320 mark. Vodafone are offering both ...