Sony started rolling out upgrades to the Xperia P, Xperia go and Xperia E dual smartphones today, bringing each of those devices up to date with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The update will be pushed in phases over the next month or so. Sony originally planned to update the aforementioned handsets in late March, so it’s good to see the upgrades finally arrive despite the delay.
Also, on a related note, Xperia S, Xperia SL, Xperia ion and Xperia acro S users can expect to receive the Jelly Bean upgrade beginning in late May.
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update Changelog:
- Newer and even more intuitive versions of Sony Media apps: WALKMAN, Album and Movies.
- A set of slick, easy-on-the-eye libraries that let you access and share all your snaps, videos and tunes.
- Battery STAMINA Mode lets you get the most out of your battery when you need it. Fully customizable, your phone knows when the screen is off and shuts down the draining apps you don’t need, and then instantly starts them up again when the screen is back on.
- Application tray sorting is that bit breezier – just press and hold on any app – move, add it to your desktop or create a folder within the tray by dropping it on top of another.
- A new search function within the application tray that makes it easy to locate your favorite apps.
- Personalize your phone even more with your additional panes.
- A revamped homescreen experience for handling widgets, apps and shortcuts with up to 7 desktop panes, widgets that auto-resize and actionable notifications.
- Google Now brings you just the right information at just the right time even before you know you need it.