If the latest images are a sign of things to come, at least one upcoming Sony Xperia smartphone could have some incredibly narrow bezels. So thin as to almost not be there in fact. Given how blurry the images are, it’s hard to tell much from them but the wallpaper and icons do indeed suggest an Xperia device. As the […]
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Future Sony flagship smartphone to use MediaTek octa-core processor?
MediaTek, better known for its more affordable processors, has reportedly sent samples of its upcoming octa-core Mediatek MT6592 chipset to a number of smartphone manufacturers including Sony, LG, ZTE, Huawei and Lenovo. Running between 1.7GHz and 2GHz, it has reportedly setting some impressive scores on the AnTuTu benchmark suite. Based on a Cortex-A7 architecture, it will be manufactured on a […]
Sony Mobile promises something “extraordinary” for CES 2013
With only days before CES 2013 kicks off, the hype is in full gear. Sony has sent out an email promising that “The extraordinary is coming” is coming to the tradeshow. Little is revealed in the teaser but the Xperia branding suggests that it will be smartphone related. With all the Sony Xperia Z (and Xperia ZL) rumours swirling, could […]
Sony provides update on 2012 Xperia smartphone Android 4.1 upgrade plans
Sony today provided an updated and more specific timeline as to when 2012 Xperia smartphone owners would (or would not) see Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on their devices with the usual caveat that “availability and rollout timing will vary by market and customer variants.” First up will be the Xperia T, Xperia TX and Xperia V with upgrades set to […]
Details emerge about late 2013 Sony flagship smartphone
So far, rumours about Sony’s upcoming flagship devices for 2013 have pointed to two similar devices, the Sony Odin and the Sony Yuga. Now comes word that there could be an even more impressive device in the works for the second half of 2013. According to two different reports, Sony is developing a smartphone that will be powered by a […]
Sony Xperia and Box extend cloud storage partnership into 2013
Sony Mobile Communications this week announced that its partnership with Box would be extended into 2013. Announced before the 2011 festive season and initially running for a year – Xperia smartphone and Sony tablet users can now grab free 50GB cloud storage for life, by signing-up or accessing existing Box accounts from their devices before 31st December 2013. Sony and […]
Sony Xperia flagship device to take on Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S III?
Sony is looking to up its game in the smartphone market with its next flagship smartphone. In an interview with the German-language Financial Times Deutschland, Sony Mobile’s Communications CVP Sales & Marketing Dennis van Schie said that a flagship model to be released “in the near future” will compete directly against Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy S III. It remains […]
Sony Mobile outlines Xperia Jelly Bean update plans
Sony today announced its upgrade plans for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Most of its 2012 lineup will be upgraded but the same cannot be said for older 2011 devices. Confirmed for updates are the following devices: Xperia T and Xperia TX Xperia V Xperia S Xperia acro S Xperia ion Xperia P Xperia go Xperia J As for its 2011 […]