Archives for January, 2015
Jungle AR effect released by Sony
Sony Mobile has launched a new AR (augmented reality) effect into the Google Play Store. The Jungle AR effect brings a cute tiger, giraffe or orang-utan into play with the rear camera for your photos and videos. If you are using the front-facing camera then you can watch a snake curl around you, find a ...
Would you like to see this hoax Xperia Nexus become a reality?
A few pictures have surfaced on Reddit claiming to be of a leaked document sent by a design lead at Sony Mobile to Google HQ. The document highlights a new handset called the Sony ‘Porpita’, which it claims is a new Xperia Nexus. It talks of a mid-April release being pushed back to June due ...
Three new Xperia model numbers revealed (E2353, E5333 and E6533)
We now know three new model numbers that Sony is expected to launch later this year. The model numbers were revealed on the Indonesian Postel Regulatory site, which has been an accurate source of upcoming handsets in the past. The revelations include one flagship model (Sony E6533), which has a good chance of being the Xperia ...
Walkman update (8.5.A.2.7) brings Material Design and Lollipop compatibility
Sony has updated the WALKMAN application that now includes a new (subtle) material design, compatibility with Android 5.0 Lollipop and the ability to use any equaliser of your choice. The update includes a new icon and gives an idea of the direction that Sony is heading with a much more sober flat design compared to ...
Music Unlimited to be replaced by Spotify-powered PlayStation Music
Sony has announced that it will be closing its Music Unlimited service and will instead launch PlayStation Music with Spotify. Users will be able to link their PlayStation Network accounts with Spotify. The Music Unlimited service will close on 29 March 2015. PlayStation Music (PS Music) will launch this spring on Xperia smartphones/tablets and the PlayStation ...
If Sony closed its mobile business – which brand would you turn to?
We imagine that a lot of you come to this site as you either own a Sony Xperia device or are at least interested in keeping abreast with Sony’s plans. You may also be Sony fans waiting for the company to launch the next killer product. However, recent reports have not made for easy reading ...
Xperia Z3 Dual update (23.0.1.F.0.96) rolling
A firmware update is now rolling for the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual (D6633) that moves the build number from 23.0.F.1.82 to version 23.0.1.F.0.96. The update has been released across a number of regions including the US, Brazil, Russia, Middle East and Ukraine. If you have downloaded the update, do let us know your impressions below. ...
Report: Sony to cut a further 1,000 jobs within smartphone business
Nikkei is reporting that Sony is planning to cut an additional 1,000 employees within Sony Mobile in a drive to bring the division back into profit. The job cuts are mainly expected to land in Europe and China. These job cuts are on top of the 1,000 job cuts that Sony announced in October 2014. The ...
T-Mobile Xperia Z3 to receive 700 MHz support in May 2015
T-Mobile is slowly expanding coverage of sites using the low-band 700MHz (Band 12) LTE spectrum in the United States. The good news is that Sony Xperia Z3 owners will be able to take advantage of this. T-Mobile has confirmed that the Xperia Z3 will get 700 MHz support in May 2015 via a software update. ...
Carphone Warehouse gets exclusivity over Purple Xperia Z3 in UK
Looks like the new Purple Xperia Z3 will be landing in Europe after all. The Carphone Warehouse has announced that it will exclusively be stocking the Purple Xperia Z3. It is already listed on the site and is available to pre-order from £33 per month for a new contract. Upgrade options are also available. Click ...