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Sony to Update Xperia S, SL, Ion and Acro S to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean in Late May

April 24, 2013

After Sony initiated the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update process for the Xperia P, Xperia go and Xperia E dual today, users of other Xperia smartphones from 2012 must be wondering when their respective devices will see similar upgrades. Back in December, Sony mentioned the Xperia S, Xperia SL, Xperia ion and Xperia acro...
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Sony Xperia P, Go and E Dual Updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

April 24, 2013

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,...
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Android Smartphones to Support Facebook Home at Launch (List)

April 4, 2013

Facebook Home was announced today as a new home and lock screen replacement for Android that’s geared around the popular social media network. As we mentioned earlier, the UX will be available for free on Google Play on April 12th, but which devices will support the new software? According to Facebook, Home will only...
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Sony Xperia A SO-04E ‘Dogo’ and Xperia UL SOL22 ‘Gaga’ Set for Japan Summer Release (Rumor)

March 27, 2013

The Sony Xperia A SO-04E “Dogo” and Xperia UL SOL22 “Gaga” Android smartphones are rumored to be headed to Japan on carriers NTT Docomo and KDDI, respectively, according to a source. A smattering of specs were also revealed for the Xperia A and UL phones. The Xperia A is said to have a 4.6-inch...
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US Pre-Order for Unlocked Sony Xperia ZL Begins, Priced $760 Sans Contract and Ships by April 8

March 25, 2013

The unlocked Sony Xperia ZL Android smartphone is now available to pre-order for consumers in the United States. The handset is offered in two different models at off-contract price-points of $759.99 for the 4G LTE version (C6506) and $719.99 for the HSPA+ variant (C6502). The Xperia ZL, which features a 5-inch 1080p Full HD...
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Sony Announces Xperia SP Android Smartphone (Specs, Pics, Video)

March 18, 2013

If the affordable Sony Xperia L doesn’t do it for, perhaps you’d be more interested in the mid-range Xperia SP, which was also announced today as a new addition to the 2013 Xperia family. Designed with a precision crafted co-molded aluminium frame, the Xperia SP features a 4.6-inch 720p HD Reality display with Sony’s...
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Sony Announces Xperia L Budget Android Phone (Specs, Pics, Video)

March 18, 2013

Along with the Xperia SP, Sony also announced the Xperia L Android smartphone today. With the Xperia L, Sony focused on style and quality camera features at an affordable price-point. It sports a 4.3-inch FWVGA display, Qualcomm MSM8230 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage expandable with microSD card, an 8...
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Swimsuit Model Showers with Water-Resistant Sony Xperia Z Android Phone in Front of T-Mobile Store (Images)

March 11, 2013

A T-Mobile store in the Czech Republic started promoting the new Sony Xperia Z in a way you’ve probably never seen before. As you can see in these photos, T-Mobile CZ hired a swimsuit model to shower with the new Android smartphone in order to show off its water-resistant capabilities to the passing public....
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PlayStation 4 Second Screens App Coming to Android, iOS

February 21, 2013

After announcing the PlayStation 4, Sony revealed that a second screen companion app will be released for Android and iOS devices. While the PS Vita dedicated handheld will get remote play functionality, gamers can also use their smartphones and tablets as second screens to do things like viewing maps while playing games, purchase games...
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Sony Xperia Z Creators Explain OmniBalance Design

February 8, 2013

Tom Waldner and David de Léon, Sony’s Head of Creative Product Design and Interaction Director, respectively, took some time out to explain the principles behind the OmniBalance Design of the Xperia Z Android smartphone. You can view their excerpts in full, as well as our recent hands-on demo video from CES, below.  Tom Waldner...
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SmartKeitai’s CES 2013 Video Coverage in Review

January 27, 2013

In case you missed our CES 2013 coverage from earlier in the month, here’s a roundup of all our videos from the conference. We managed to film over 30 videos covering smartphones, tablets, gaming, smart devices, prototypes, fitness bands, various accessories and more. Check out the list with direct links below or head to...
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Goal Zero Switch 8 Solar Recharging Kit for Android Smartphones, iPhone and Windows Phone (Video)

January 27, 2013

The Goal Zero Switch 8 Solar Recharging Kit is for users who want a fail-safe reserve battery source in the event their smartphone runs out of juice from regular use or during a power outage. As described in the video above, the Kit includes the Switch 8 Recharger and Nomad Solar Panel. You can...
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Sony Xperia ZL and Z Android Gaming Demo: Mini Motor Racing (Video)

January 23, 2013

Here’s a quick look at what gaming looks like on the Sony Xperia ZL and Z Android smartphones and their identical 5-inch 1080p FHD Reality display powered by the Mobile Bravia Engine 2. The game demoed in the video is called Mini Motor Racing and you can purchase it from the Google Play Store...
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NTT Docomo Announces 2013 Spring Lineup of Android Smartphones for Japan (Specs, Images)

January 22, 2013

NTT DoCoMo just announced its Spring 2013 Collection of Android smartphones for the Japanese market. The upcoming lineup consists of nine noteworthy devices from various manufacturers like Sharp, NEC, Sony, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Huawei and LG. We’ve got handsets equipped with large 720p & 1080p displays, Snapdragon S4 Pro & Tegra 3 chipsets, 16 megapixel...
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Sony Android Phablet with 6.44-inch 1080p Display Leaks (Image)

January 21, 2013

Information posted on the Digi-wo forum, including the image you see above, suggests Sony is working on an Android phablet of its own that could rival the 5.5-inch Samsung Galaxy Note II and 6.1-inch Huawei Ascend Mate. It may even rival the upcoming 6.3-inch Galaxy Note III. The photo, which looks like it was...
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