Archives for June 5th, 2014
Android 4.4.3 now rolling for Sony Z Ultra Google Play edition
The big advantage of Google Play edition (GPe) devices is the speed at which new Android firmware updates arrive. The Sony Z Ultra GPe is no different and the most recent Android 4.4.3 firmware update is currently rolling out to handsets. This updates the build number to KTU84L.S1.3056. Android 4.4.3 KitKat primarily introduces a number of ...
New firmware (10.5.A.0.233) certified for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z
Sony will shortly push out firmware build 10.5.A.0.233 to the older Xperia Z series including the Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z. This new build follows on from the first Android 4.4.2 KitKat release (10.5.A.0.230) for these models and is likely to be a bug-fix release. We already saw Sony’s workaround ...
4K and Timeshift video ported to Xperia Z1 and Z1 Compact
As soon as the Xperia Z2 was announced, many Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact owners have wanted to know if they would ever see 4K video recording and Timeshift Video appear on their handsets. So far, this hasn’t been the case officially, but that hasn’t stopped some intrepid devs over at XDA to take ...
Sony SCR16 Style Cover Stand for Xperia T3
Sony will launch the Style Cover Stand SCR16 for the Xperia T3 when the handset comes to market in late July. The case is very similar to the ones we have already seen for the Xperia Z2 and Xperia T2 Ultra. The Style Cover Stand SCR16 offers booklet-style protection that wakes the device when ...
Sony acknowledges Xperia Z KitKat battery woes; provides workaround
Sony’s recent Android 4.4.2 KitKat rollout for the Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z has seen a number of users complain about severe battery drain. Judging by our recent feedback post, it appears that many people are affected by upgrading to KitKat build 10.5.A.0.230. One of the main culprits for the ...