Xperia L promo videos and pictures
The Sony Xperia L is the company’s entry-level phone for H1 2013, with 4.3-inch FWVGA display and 8MP Exmor RS camera powered by a 1GHz dual-core MSM8230 chipset with Adreno 305 graphics. It is another...
View ArticleXperia Tablet Z in teardown video
Want to see the Sony Xperia Tablet Z get dissected piece-by-piece? Then check out the video below, it shows how one can take apart this beautiful tablet, although as the disclaimer points out you’ll...
View ArticleXperia Z security flaw exposed as lock screen bypassed
It looks like the Sony Xperia Z (C660X) is the latest in a long line of smartphones to see its lock screen bypassed, posing a big security risk if your phone falls into the wrong hands. The bypass is...
View ArticleXperia SP: Hands-on roundup [Video]
The Sony Xperia SP (C530X) was formally announced last week with its 4.6-inch 720p display, 1.7GHz dual-core chipset (MSM8960T), 1GB RAM, 8MP Exmor RS camera, 8GB storage, 2370mAh battery, aluminium...
View ArticleHere’s how you take off the Xperia Z screen protector (& Sony logo too!)
The Sony Xperia Z has a shatter proof sheet applied to the front of the display, pretty much like all Xperia phones released to date. One of the interesting points about the Xperia Z though is that the...
View ArticleXperia SP ‘Light effects’ setting demoed; handset showing up on PC Companion...
Just a quick heads-up to let people know that the Sony Xperia SP (C530X) is now listed on Sony’s PC Companion and Sony Update Service (SUS). Obviously this doesn’t mean much until the handset is out,...
View ArticleXperia L: Hands-on roundup [Video]
The Xperia L (C2104, C2105) is an attractive entry-level handset for which Sony is touting is imaging capabilities, armed with an 8MP Exmor RS sensor capable of HDR for stills and videos as well as...
View ArticleXperia P Jelly Bean test ROM leaks; hints at what will/won’t be included
The Sony Xperia P (LT22i) Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean test firmware, designed for developer devices has leaked. DooMLoRD from xda-developers has managed to boot the firmware to consumer devices and has...
View ArticleXperia Z goes up against sulphuric acid [Video]
Okay, so you think the Xperia Z is hardcore? It’s fared pretty well against anything thrown at it in water/dust resistant tests. Well it has now come up against the ultimate test – sulphuric acid. The...
View Article3DMark Android benchmark now available to download
3DMark has long been used to benchmark PC/laptop hardware. However, a while back they announced a new version that would be available on Android, iOS and Windows RT devices. Well the good news is that...
View ArticleFirefox OS demoed on the Xperia E [Video]
Earlier this year, we were surprised as anyone to learn that Sony Mobile is planning to launch a Firefox OS device in 2014. To show its intent, the company released an experimental Firefox OS ROM at...
View ArticleXperia SP unboxing video
The Sony Xperia SP (C530X) is due to launch towards the end of this month, so perhaps it is no surprise to come across the first unboxing video. The retail box reminds of the Xperia go and Xperia U...
View ArticleDirector Tarsem Singh’s pictures of India with an Xperia Z
Sony Mobile’s latest ‘Best of Sony’ TV ad for the Xperia Z was directed by Tarsem Singh. He has directed feature films including Immortals, Mirror Mirror, The Cell and The Fall. Singh was born in...
View ArticleNew promo videos show how Sony’s gadgets interact
Sony has released a number of promotional videos to highlight how its technology can interact with each other. The videos includes one-touch listening between smartphones and NFC-enabled speakers,...
View ArticleSony introducing native DUALSHOCK 3 controller support for Xperia phones
Just yesterday we were talking about increased compatibility and functionality between different Sony devices and now we can soon add another to the list. It appears that Sony Mobile will shortly...
View ArticleBlack dialler mod for Xperia T and Xperia V running Jelly Bean
One part of Sony Mobile’s Jelly Bean UI that we haven’t been too fond of is the white background that is used across the dialler, contacts, messaging and email apps. The black UI that Sony had used up...
View ArticleHow far would you go for an Xperia Z?
Okay so you’d like to own a Sony Xperia Z, but it’s a bit out of your price range. No problem, French operator NRJ mobile has you covered. They were handing out Xperia Z’s to anyone who was prepared to...
View ArticleXperia Z disassembly video
The Sony Xperia Z is a beautifully constructed phone with its glass back and glass fibre polyamide frame. The handset is a sealed unit with embedded battery. It’s certainly not an easy handset to take...
View ArticleSony releases AOSP for Xperia Z [Video]
Sony Mobile has announced that the Xperia Z (C660X) is being treated to some vanilla Android goodness via the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). The code has been made available at Sony’s GitHub and...
View ArticleVideo shows off new Android 4.1.1 update for Xperia Tablet S
The Sony Xperia Tablet S Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update started to roll out at the end of last week. Apart from the update in Android version, the new firmware brought performance enhancements as well...
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