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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 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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Sony Reveals Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update Schedule for 2012 Xperia Smartphones

December 18, 2012

Sony posted its Android 4.1 Jelly Bean upgrade path for its 2012 Xperia line of smartphones. The Xperia T, Xperia TX and Xperia V are still on schedule to receive Jelly Bean updates in February and March of next year. The Xperia P, Xperia J and Xperia go will then receive their respective updates...
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Sony Announces Xperia Tablet S at IFA 2012 (Video)

August 29, 2012

We already knew it was coming, but Sony officially announced the Xperia Tablet S at its IFA 2012 press conference today. The XTS will be Sony’s first tablet under the Xperia sub-brand as it joins an army of Android smartphones with the same naming scheme. The new device will feature a 9.4-inch HD OptiContrast...
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Sony Xperia Tablet Accessories in Pictures

August 27, 2012

The Sony Xperia tablet will debut with a multitude of accessories, and here they are in some recently leaked press shots. If you plan on getting Sony’s upcoming Tegra 3-powered Android tablet, you may want to get familiar with the various covers, stands, docks (keyboard, multimedia), cables (HDMI, USB) and more that are coming...
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Sony Treats 2011 Xperia Smartphones to Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich Updates

August 21, 2012

After updating the Xperia P to Ice Cream Sandwich last week, Sony is now ready to roll-out Android 4.0.4 ICS firmware updates to its 2011 Xperia smartphones. Beginning this week, the Xperia arc, Xperia arc S, Xperia neo, Xperia neo V, Xperia mini, Xperia pro, Xperia active and Xperia ray will receive upgraded software,...
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Sony Lists Xperia SL on Website, Specs Confirmed (Image)

August 20, 2012

Sony subtly added a product listing for the upcoming Xperia SL (LT26ii) Android smartphone, which is expected to be announced officially at IFA 2012 on August 29. Aside from Sony’s site mentioning that it’s “coming soon,” the device’s appearance and specs have also been confirmed. The handset will sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 dual-core...
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Sony Xperia SL LT26ii Spotted in the Wild (Images)

August 2, 2012

Remember those press shots of the upcoming Sony Xperia SL LT26ii Android smartphone? Well, now some real-life photos have appeared. The followup to the Xperia S is rumored to feature a Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon 1.7GHz dual-core processor and Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich – though an update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean can’t be...
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Sony Xperia SL Press Images Appear Before IFA 2012

August 1, 2012

New press images of the Sony Xperia SL LT26ii Android smartphone have appeared on Hong Kong-based website ePrice. The successor to the Xperia S reportedly sports a 1.7GHz dual-core processor and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich – if not Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The photos below show the handset in silver, white, black and...
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Sony May Update 2011 Xperia Smartphone Line to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean After All (Statement)

July 31, 2012

A few days ago, a Sony Mobile representative on Facebook stated that the company would not be updating its 2011 Xperia line of smartphones to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. However, it seems Sony is now backtracking after an uproar of disappointment and anger from Xperia users. In an official statement on the company’s product...
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No Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Updates for 2011 Sony Xperia Line

July 28, 2012

Although Sony recently upgraded the complete 2011 Xperia smartphone line to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, it seems they will not be treated to the newest 4.1 Jelly Bean update. The news comes from Sony Mobile’s Facebook page, where UK product manager John Cooper revealed that the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S and Xperia...
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Sony to Unveil New Devices at August 29 IFA 2012 Event

July 25, 2012

Sony will be holding a press conference on August 29 at IFA 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Details are scarce at the moment, however, an invitation for an “exclusive booth unveiling” implies new Android smartphones will be announced at the event. Possibilities include: the ST26i Xperia J, LT26ii Xperia SL, LT29i Hayabusa and LT30i Mint....
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Square Enix Releases Lara Croft: Guardian of Light for Android (Exclusive on Sony Xperia Devices)

July 17, 2012

Square Enix sure took their sweet time to bring Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light to the Android platform. Originally scheduled to arrive in November of 2011, SE finally released the mobile Tomb Raider game for Android, however, it’s currently an exclusive for Sony Xperia-branded devices. If your smartphone does not fit the...
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Sony LT30 ‘Mint’ Android Smartphone Details Leak

July 6, 2012

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group prematurely revealed details for the upcoming Sony LT30 Android smartphone during its certification process. The LT30, codenamed Mint, sports an “attractive ARC design with metal back cover” and the “design is part of the premium product line.” The device should be similar to what we’ve seen from the Japanese...
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