Sony Mobile is the latest manufacturer to announce that it will hold a press conference at MWC 2014. It will take place on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 0830 CET (0230 EST). There is no word on what the company could announce at this point. Based on recent rumours, Sony could unveil the Sony D6503 which has been the topic of a […]
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12 Sony Xperia smartphones reach end of software update road
There comes a time in every smartphone’s life when its manufacturer decides to stop providing software updates for it. The decision may be triggered by the age of the device, some kind of technical limitation or a lack of resources to develop the new updates. While higher-profile devices often get updates for up to two years, entry-level and even mid-range […]
Sony unveils Wi-Fi only version of Xperia Z Ultra
Sony has announced a new version of its 6.4-inch Xperia Z Ultra phablet. Sporting only Wi-Fi connectivity, it effectively drops its phablet designation and moves squarely into tablet territory. While the Xperia Z Ultra may have been a tough sell as a smartphone because of its large size, it is likely to find a few more fans as a compact […]
Sony unveils Xperia T2 Ultra phablet for emerging markets
Interest in smartphones with larger screens is not limited to more mature markets. Manufacturers are now starting to bring phablets to emerging markets and Sony is no exception. It today unveiled the Xperia T2 Ultra, a mid-range device aimed specifically at such markets. “Xperia T2 Ultra will lead the category through its combination of advanced display and camera technologies, it […]
Sony Sirius and Xperia Z2 are one and the same?
The Sony Xperia Z2 is once again the topic of rumours. It first surfaced back in mid-September as a “minor update” to the Xperia Z1. At the time, it was reported that it would come with a 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974AB) processor, a 5.2-inch Full HD TRILUMINOS display, 3GB of RAM and a rear-facing camera: 20.7MP with 4K video […]
Sony aiming to sell 80 million smartphones in fiscal 2015 year
Late last year, Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai revealed that Sony Mobile could focus its efforts on Europe and Japan and take a more modest approach to the world’s two largest smartphone markets, China and the United States. “It’s not realistic to try to do everything at once. In the U.S. we’ll start gradually,” explained Hirai at the time. In an […]
Sony confirms Windows Phone discussions with Microsoft
Following rumours that Sony Mobile could launch a Windows Phone smartphone later this year, the company confirmed that it is in fact in discussions with Microsoft over the use of its mobile operating system. Confirmation came as part of an interview between TechRadar and Pierre Perron, head of Sony Mobile Europe. “We are exploring this as part of our discussion […]
Sony Mobile considers launching multiple Windows Phone 8 smartphones?
The rumours that Sony Mobile is contemplating releasing a Windows Phone 8 smartphone in 2014 appear to be gathering momentum. Following a report earlier this month that Sony was considering launching such a smartphone under its Vaio brand, new details suggest that its plans may be somewhat more expansive than a single device. Hit-and-miss Digitimes today reported that the Japanese […]