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Xperia Z2′s Camera UI goes up against current flagships
There is perhaps no surprise that in most camera smartphone shootouts the focus is on the end result i.e. a comparison of picture quality. However, we haven’t seen too many comparisons which look at...
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LifeLog app launches into Google Play Store
Sony Mobile has launched its Lifelog application into the Google Play Store. Lifelog is Sony’s companion app for the SmartBand wearable. Initially, the application has been optimised for the Xperia Z2...
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Get your picture taken with Spider-Man at Sony shops worldwide
Okay it’s not the real Spider-Man and not even a man in a suit, instead this an augmented reality version of Spider-Man. Better than nothing right? We think so. To celebrate the upcoming movie release...
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Some Xperia SP owners report of flickering screens after update to Android 4.3
Since the update to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, some Sony Xperia SP owners have been reporting on a flickering backlight display problem with their handsets. We have attached some videos highlighting the...
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Sony highlights Xperia Z2′s Android 4.4.2 KitKat features
Sony has created a couple of videos detailing most of the new features that can be found within the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update in the Xperia Z2. The videos highlight, in particular, the extra...
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Proof that the Japanese Xperia Z1 f does have a glass back
We already know by now that the global Xperia Z1 Compact (D5503) came to the market with a back made out of a high-rigid plastic sheet. This was confirmed by Sony after much confusion, where at least...
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Xperia Z2 image stabilisation compared against HTC One M8 and Galaxy S5
We are still yet to see some kind of optical image stabilisation (OIS) appear in any Xperia device, despite this Sony has done wonders with its SteadyShot digital image stabilisation. A great example...
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Xperia Z2’s slow motion video compared against the HTC One M8 and Galaxy S5
The Xperia Z2’s Timeshift video allows users to record slow motion video in 720p at 120 frames per second. This is a feature also found in other leading Android smartphones such as the HTC One M8,...
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Xperia Z KitKat ROM (10.5.A.0.227) leaks; now available to download
XDA dev DooMLoRD has released the leaked Xperia Z Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM, whose screenshots we saw yesterday. The ROM, with build number 10.5.A.0.227, has been ported from a brown (developer) device...
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Sony’s experimental EvolutionUI brings gamification to your smartphone
Gamification is a buzz word that has been around for a while now and basically involves bringing game mechanics to non-game scenarios to drive greater engagement. It can include rewards for doing...
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Portrait Retouch demoed on the Xperia T2 Ultra
We have discussed the Portrait Retouch camera app for the Xperia T2 Ultra before. The app allows you to apply different styles to your portrait – changes can be seen in real time, before capturing the...
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Xperia ZL2 (SOL25) announced for au by KDDI: 5-inch, Snapdragon 801, 20.7MP...
Sony Japan has this morning launched the Xperia ZL2 (SOL25) for Japanese carrier au by KDDI. The handset shares many of the same features found in the Xperia Z2, although there are differences. You...
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Xperia Z2 Tablet announced for Japan
Sony Japan announced the Xperia Z2 Tablet earlier today, along with the Xperia ZL2, which we covered earlier. The LTE Xperia Z2 Tablet will be available through au by KDDI with model number SOT21, with...
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Xperia ZL2 hands-on photos and videos
Earlier this week, we saw a new Sony handset launch in Japan for au by KDDI called the Xperia ZL2. The feature-set closely resembles the Xperia Z2, although the design is different. The Xperia ZL2...
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Sony Japan unveils the Xperia A2 for NTT DoCoMo
Sony Japan has announced the Xperia A2 (SO-04F) this morning for NTT DoCoMo. The handset which we previously dubbed the ‘Xperia Z1 Compact refresh‘ or ‘Xperia Z2 Compact‘ is nothing of the sort. The...
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NTT DoCoMo announces Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Japan announced the Xperia Z2 (SO-03F) and Xperia Z2 Tablet (SO-05F) for NTT DoCoMo earlier today, along with the Xperia A2 (SO-04F). From what we can tell, the Xperia Z2 (SO-03F) is the same as...
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Polarized sunglasses and Xperia Z2 don’t mix
If you are someone that wears polarised sunglasses and are interested in the Xperia Z2, then you should know that due to the polarisation of the display, the Xperia Z2 is not viewable in landscape...
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Xperia Z2 review roundup
There is no doubt in our eyes that the Xperia Z2 is one of the best phones that Sony has ever made. The size of the handset won’t suit everyone, but the blend of an elegant design, strong battery life,...
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New SmartWatch 2 API allows devs to create clocks and widgets
Sony has released a new Widget API for the SmartWatch 2, which will allow developers to create clocks and widgets for the new watch face editor. The watch face editor is one of the best new features to...
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Specs compared: LG G3 versus Xperia Z2
LG has just announced its latest flagship phone the LG G3. The handset arrives with some interesting features including a Quad HD (1440 x 2560) IPS display, a small bezel with 76.4% screen ratio, a...
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