Google began pushing out Android 4.4.4 KitKat to Nexus devices last week. You’d expect that the next round of updates would be headed to Google Play edition or perhaps that Motorola devices given that it has been pushing out updates nearly as quickly as Google (being owned by Google does help). You would not expect Sony Mobile to be among […]
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Sony teases Xperia Z Ultra successor
While Apple was busy unveiling the latest versions of iOS and OS X, Sony today posted a teaser for what appears to be the successor to its 6.4-inch Xperia Z Ultra phablet. The single image posted on its blog gives us a side view of a new device and asks: Shh… do you want to know a secret? Stay tuned […]
Sony Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z1 Android 4.4 KitKat update begins rolling out
Sony Mobile today announced that it has begun to roll out its Xperia Z1 Android 4.4 KitKat update. Updates are also rolling out for the Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 Compact. Along with the operating system upgrade, Sony has also made some updates to its Sony experiences apps and features: We’ve added our tweaked Status Bar and Quick Settings… […]
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 […]
Xperia Android 4.3 update lands in Canada for Xperia Z, ZL, Z1 and Z Ultra
Good news for Canadian owners of a number of Sony Xperia devices. Sony Canada just tweeted that its Xperia Android 4.3 update for the Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra are now available. The #Android 4.3 update for #XperiaZ #XperiaZL #XperiaZ1 & #XperiaZUltra is available in Canada! Connect to PC Companion to update. — Sony Xperia […]
Sony Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra Android 4.3 upgrade rollout now underway
There is good news today for Sony Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra owners. Sony Mobile announced that it is now rolling out Android 4.3 Jelly Bean to both devices. The update includes not only the latest version of Android Jelly Bean but a few other Sony enhancements. “We’ve been working to blend our Sony Xperia software with Google’s Jelly […]
Android 4.2 firmware update coming to Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra
The Sony Xperia Z1 and Ultra Z are barely out in Canada and the U.S. that Sony Mobile also announced it is pushing out a maintenance release for both devices. The update incorporates changes that Sony realized were necessary after the devices launched earlier in other markets. After these products started hitting markets, (as always) we listened closely to feedback […]
Sony Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra now available in Canada (Updated)
Bell is on a roll today. Along the BlackBerry Z30, it today launched two new Sony devices. The Sony Xperia Z1 will be making its way onto other carriers but Bell will be the exclusive Canadian carrier for the Xperia Z Ultra phablet. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD (1080×1920) TRILUMINOS display as well as […]