http://www.phonearena.com/ PhoneArena.com - Cell Phone Reviews, News, Specs and Info. en-us Copyright 2001-2006 PhoneArena. All rights reserved. phonearena@phonearena.com http://www.phonearena.com/img/logo-en.gif http://www.phonearena.com/ 107 80 http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-Review_id3318Sony somehow managed to make the thinnest and lightest Full HD 10-incher out there, and made the whole package waterproof at that. It is not easy to replicate Sony's achievement, as the Xperia Tablet Z also sports all bells and whistles we've come to expect from a modern day slate at a reasonable price, plus four 3D surround sound speakers, thus shaping it as arguably the best Android tablet around, on paper at least...]]>ReviewsThu, 23 May 2013 08:46:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-Review_id3318/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-L-Review_id3313The Sony Xperia L is a mid-range device that screams Sony from the first look. It is elegant, featuring a slight but noticeable inward curve…]]>ReviewsTue, 21 May 2013 04:19:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-L-Review_id3313/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-UL-outed-for-Japan-decked-up-Z-with-improved-Full-HD-display-and-15-shot-burst-mode_id43207The Xperia UL flaunts 15-shot burst camera mode now, which is rather impressive, but it also calls the Xperia Z water- and dust-tight certification, and raises it with a physical shutter key on the side, as well as a cool thin LED notification light underneath the display...]]>NewsMon, 20 May 2013 03:35:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-UL-outed-for-Japan-decked-up-Z-with-improved-Full-HD-display-and-15-shot-burst-mode_id43207/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-joins-AOSP_id43195Sony has been a big contributor to the Android Open Source Project, and has been making a push recently to add more of its devices to AOSP, which means that they get stock Android ROMs straight from Sony. The latest to be added to the mix is the Sony Xperia Tablet Z...]]>NewsSun, 19 May 2013 18:28:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-joins-AOSP_id43195/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Z-now-getting-a-minor-software-update_id43050A firmware update is now rolling out for the Sony Xperia Z smartphone. The new software isn't of the major kind, but it is a welcome one nonetheless, bringing a number of lesser tweaks and improvements while keeping the OS version at Android 4.1.2...]]>NewsWed, 15 May 2013 05:13:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Z-now-getting-a-minor-software-update_id43050/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Nearly-75-of-all-smartphones-sold-in-Q1-were-Android-Galaxy-S4-expected-to-be-very-popular_id42987We’ve long said that in smartphones we have a duopoly between Android devices and Apple’s iPhone, but judging from these latest numbers it is starting…]]>NewsTue, 14 May 2013 04:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Nearly-75-of-all-smartphones-sold-in-Q1-were-Android-Galaxy-S4-expected-to-be-very-popular_id42987/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-ZR_id7845Sony Xperia ZR is compliant with IP55 and IP58 for dust and water resistance. That means it can be used under water to depths of 1.5 meters (just under 5 feet) for up to 30 minutes. The CPU is a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 quad-core unit tuned to 1.5GHz. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is on board with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage (microSD up to 32GB). The display is 4.55-inches, TFT 1280x720 which works out to 323PPI. The main camera is a 13MP Exmor RS sensor.]]>PhonesMon, 13 May 2013 01:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-ZR_id7845/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-announces-new-waterproof-Xperia-ZR_id42934Late last month, word leaked about Sony putting together a waterproof (well, highly water resistant)...]]>NewsMon, 13 May 2013 00:12:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-announces-new-waterproof-Xperia-ZR_id42934/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S39h-outed-phone-is-China-bound_id42929A smartphone known internally as the Sony Xperia S39h has leaked and while no specs are known, we are told that the screen size is somewhere inbetween the 4.3 inches on the Sony Xperia L and the 5 inches found on the Sony Xperia Z; the handset is apparently on the way to China where they don't seem to mind that the screen apparently takes a backward step back toward larger bezels... The Sony Xperia S39h is allegedly coming to China, which can be deduced from the name of the handset. According to the Xperia Blog, Sony's 2013 releases are now given a CXXXX title except for models heading to China which are still using the old S/M/L naming structure for small/medium/large handsets.]]>NewsSun, 12 May 2013 21:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S39h-outed-phone-is-China-bound_id42929/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Facebook-Home-arrives-on-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-HTC-One-and-Sony-Xperia-ZL_id42856Facebook Home might have one of the worst ratings of all popular apps on the Google Play store, but with 1 million downloads and counting it seems that people still download it…]]>NewsFri, 10 May 2013 03:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Facebook-Home-arrives-on-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-HTC-One-and-Sony-Xperia-ZL_id42856/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Calling-all-developers-Sony-kills-publishing-fee-for-PlayStation-Mobile-and-Vita_id42843Some may say that this is a last ditch effort by Sony to save its floundering mobile gaming platforms, and those people probably wouldn't be too far off. Even though the PlayStation Vita is a great piece of hardware, the software simply isn't there. And, even though PlayStation Mobile can't be found on too many mobile devices, it could also use more games. At least that seems to be the theory from Sony...]]>NewsThu, 09 May 2013 22:12:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Calling-all-developers-Sony-kills-publishing-fee-for-PlayStation-Mobile-and-Vita_id42843/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-Sony-unable-to-come-to-terms-iRadio-is-delayed_id42838Apple and Sony Music have been unable to reach an agreement on a deal that would allow Apple to license music belonging to the Japanese electronics giant for its rumored iRadio service; Apple has reportedly come to terms with Universal Music and is said to be in the process of working out a deal with Warner Music for its tunes...]]>NewsThu, 09 May 2013 17:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-Sony-unable-to-come-to-terms-iRadio-is-delayed_id42838/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/A-13-Sony-slider-with-Triluminous-display-leaks-in-blurry-footage-can-we-say-Vaio-Duo-13_id42817Windows 8 and its minions sprawled an abundance of unorthodox form factors, culminating with the Acer Aspire R7 here, and its crazy Ezel hinge. Sony is not one to shy away from bold design decisions, either, and it was one of the first to introduce a compact Win 8 slider, the Vaio Duo 11...]]>NewsThu, 09 May 2013 06:23:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/A-13-Sony-slider-with-Triluminous-display-leaks-in-blurry-footage-can-we-say-Vaio-Duo-13_id42817/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-A-passes-by-the-FCC-on-its-way-to-Japan_id42814First the good news: there's a new upcoming Sony smartphone of the high-end kind. The Sony Xperia A is what it's called – a moniker we've actually heard before, and the FCC is where detailed information about it has just been discovered. The not-so-good news, however, is that we aren't likely to ever see this particular smartphone launch in the U.S...]]>NewsThu, 09 May 2013 03:58:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-A-passes-by-the-FCC-on-its-way-to-Japan_id42814/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-logs-annual-profit-for-the-first-time-since-2008-forecasts-42-million-phone-sales-this-year_id42812Sony's restructuring efforts that have been going on for a few years now are starting to bear fruit, as the company reported its first annual profit since 2008, to the tune of $434 million. Granted, it was mostly due to asset sales and restructuring savings, rather than the TV or smartphone departments, but CEO Kaz Hirai forecasted a stellar 2013, with 42 million smartphones sold, and $506 million in net profit, but from operations, bot fat-trimming this time...]]>NewsThu, 09 May 2013 02:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-logs-annual-profit-for-the-first-time-since-2008-forecasts-42-million-phone-sales-this-year_id42812/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-SP-available-for-U.S.-pre-order_id42746Back in April, we told you that U.K retailer Phones 4U had started accepting pre-orders for the Sony Xperia SP with the mid-range handset being offered for free with various EE data plans; the phone is now available for pre-order from the U.S. Sony Store priced at $489.99 with the phone expected to ship starting on May 20th...]]>NewsTue, 07 May 2013 16:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-SP-available-for-U.S.-pre-order_id42746/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-CX190-to-be-a-humble-4-Android-coming-late-summer-camera-sample-leaks_id42736An upcoming Sony CX190 is making the rounds on the Interwebs, and it seems to fit squarely below the Xperia SP and the Xperia L. Dubbed Xperia C for now, it will allegedly feature a 4" 480 x 854 pixels screen, dual-core Qualcomm MSM8627 or MSM8230 processor, 1 GB RAM and 4 GB of internal storage plus microSD card...]]>NewsTue, 07 May 2013 09:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-CX190-to-be-a-humble-4-Android-coming-late-summer-camera-sample-leaks_id42736/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-i1-aka-Honami-cameraphone-to-land-unlocked-in-the-US-this-fall-alongside-the-6.44-Togari-phablet_id42726The Sony i1 aka Honami is expected to feature a sensor larger than the one in the Nokia N8, for instance, aided by a Xenon and/or dual LED flash that will be much brighter than what we have in typical smartphones, as well as new software processing algorithms, and new interface, taking hints from the Cyber-shot camera range. The phone itself is rumored to have a glass/metal fusion chassis with carbon fiber elements, yet feature normal 10mm thickness...]]>NewsTue, 07 May 2013 07:49:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-i1-aka-Honami-cameraphone-to-land-unlocked-in-the-US-this-fall-alongside-the-6.44-Togari-phablet_id42726/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-C3-leaks-out-could-this-be-Sonys-first-MediaTek-based-phone_id42670We’ve been hearing about big companies like Sony and HTC looking to make a dent in the huge Chinese market and now details about a device that might be the first step for Sony leaked out…]]>NewsMon, 06 May 2013 03:22:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-C3-leaks-out-could-this-be-Sonys-first-MediaTek-based-phone_id42670/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/FCC-receives-visit-from-the-Sony-Xperia-L_id42643There is now a chance that the Sony Xperia L will be released in the United States after all, following a visit with the FCC which warmly greeted the device's arrival which included 3G HSPA connectivity that will work for AT&T, StraightTalk and T-Mobile; if it does come to the states, without LTE it won't have a chance of finding a spot with the major carriers...]]>NewsSat, 04 May 2013 20:39:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/FCC-receives-visit-from-the-Sony-Xperia-L_id42643/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-SP-Review_id3308The selection of mid-range Android smartphones is vast, which makes picking the best model a delicate task. Well, Sony wants to spare you the effort of browsing through all available options by introducing a compromise-free handset that seems to have it all. Ladies and gents, we give you the Sony Xperia SP – a smartphone powered by a fast, dual-core processor, graced by a large, HD screen, and equipped with a fancy 8-megapixel camera. Seems awesome, doesn't it?]]>ReviewsWed, 01 May 2013 09:07:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-SP-Review_id3308/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Honami-cameraphone-detailed-further-glassmetal-body-larger-sensor-than-the-Nokia-N8_id42519The Honami is expected to feature a 20 MP stacked Exmor RS sensor with 1/1.6" size, which still makes it huge for a smartphone, meaning it will be able to soak much more photons in, bringing in incredible low-light shots, perhaps akin to a Cyber-shot camera. Some of you noted in our previous post about the Honami that the rumor it will use Carl Zeiss lens is likely fake, since the company has Nokia signed up as exclusive, and it seems to ring true, as the Honami lens is said to be of the Cybershot G variety instead...]]>NewsWed, 01 May 2013 03:17:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Honami-cameraphone-detailed-further-glassmetal-body-larger-sensor-than-the-Nokia-N8_id42519/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-ZL-Review_id3305Making a radical impact on today's smartphone market is no easy task, but Sony is hoping to succeed by taking a slightly different approach than its rivals. While most manufacturers have their time and resources focused on a single high-end device, the Japanese tech giant is delivering its one-two punch in the form of the slim and shiny Sony Xperia Z and its less fabulous and non-water-resistant, but (presumably) less expensive Sony Xperia ZL.]]>ReviewsTue, 30 Apr 2013 09:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-ZL-Review_id3305/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-to-use-Triluminous-display-tech-in-future-Xperia-phones-quantum-dots-will-be-your-bragging-rights_id42444Sony recently revealed its newest Triluminous display tech that uses quantum dots, or nanocrystals so small they have quantum properties, and are emitting light just at preset wavelengths. This boosts everything - from a 50% larger color gamut, to brightness, contrast and so on...]]>NewsMon, 29 Apr 2013 07:42:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-to-use-Triluminous-display-tech-in-future-Xperia-phones-quantum-dots-will-be-your-bragging-rights_id42444/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Shapeshifting-phone-concepts-to-be-demoed-as-Morphees-bringing-in-specs-like-shape-resolution-and-stretchability_id42440The bendy phone concept needs to be examined from a more philosophical perspective - what materials can be used, how will this change the interaction with our devices, what field for work opens in terms of innovative app development and so on...]]>NewsMon, 29 Apr 2013 05:33:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Shapeshifting-phone-concepts-to-be-demoed-as-Morphees-bringing-in-specs-like-shape-resolution-and-stretchability_id42440/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/More-specs-leak-for-the-Sony-Togari-phablet-and-Honami-cameraphone-20MP-sensor-and-Xenon-flash_id42437How about a camera unit from the Cyber-shot range, with claimed 20MP resolution, like we heard before, Carl Zeiss lens and xenon flash in addition to the dual LED? Sounds great, but Sony might also be throwing its vast sound experience in the mix, with a separate Walkman audio chip, like the S-Master MX Digital Amplifier, to give something that audio junkies can drool about, too...]]>NewsMon, 29 Apr 2013 04:24:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/More-specs-leak-for-the-Sony-Togari-phablet-and-Honami-cameraphone-20MP-sensor-and-Xenon-flash_id42437/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Pre-order-the-32GB-Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-in-white-get-a-free-cradle_id42431If you've been having a craving for the Sony Xperia Tablet Z, here is your chance to pre-order the 32GB tablet in white and earn yourself a free cradle; the device is priced at $599.99 in that configuration and while the 32GB model is also available in black, it is the white version of the tablet Sony is trying to push here by offering the free accessory...]]>NewsMon, 29 Apr 2013 01:09:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Pre-order-the-32GB-Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-in-white-get-a-free-cradle_id42431/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-ZR-leaks-out-a-new-water-resistant-quad-core-phone_id42386The Sony Xperia ZR has just leaked out and it looks like an extremely interesting device featuring a higher level of element resistance than the Xperia Z...]]>NewsFri, 26 Apr 2013 03:11:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-ZR-leaks-out-a-new-water-resistant-quad-core-phone_id42386/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Phablet-sales-expected-to-reach-150-million-in-the-next-five-years-Windows-gear-to-get-in-the-mix_id42309Transparency Market Research just published its "Phablets and Superphones Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth and Forecast, 2012 - 2018" report, and it is a doozy for CEO Tim Cook, who yesterday said there are too many tradeoffs with big-screen phones for Apple to pursue this market immediately...]]>NewsWed, 24 Apr 2013 09:02:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Phablet-sales-expected-to-reach-150-million-in-the-next-five-years-Windows-gear-to-get-in-the-mix_id42309/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-SL-acro-S-and-ion-to-start-receiving-Android-4.1.2-Jelly-Bean-in-May_id42300We just love it when we bring news of impending software updates! So, which are the lucky phones this time? We guess that question is completely useless as you've surely read the title already, but anyway - it's time to pop the champagne if you're an owner of the Xperia S, SL, acro S or ion...]]>NewsWed, 24 Apr 2013 06:12:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-SL-acro-S-and-ion-to-start-receiving-Android-4.1.2-Jelly-Bean-in-May_id42300/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Z-added-to-AOSP_id42261Sony has added its new flagship model, the Sony Xperia Z, to the Android Open Source Project ; Sony had previously added the Sony Xperia S to the AOSP with the goal of having developers make contributions to the open source OS, but limitations to the hardware forced the Japanese OEM to move the phone out of the main part of the AOSP and into Sony's GitHub...]]>NewsTue, 23 Apr 2013 11:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Z-added-to-AOSP_id42261/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-gives-10-discount-to-its-European-customers-valid-until-April-23_id42221If you've been eying a product at Sony's European online stores, now's a good time to consider purchasing it, as Sony is giving you a 10% discount. Apparently, the company's online store had been taken down one or two days ago for maintenance purposes, and is now back up. In order to apologize for the inconvenience, Sony is providing a discount code (SORRY2013), which is going to be valid until tomorrow, April 23...]]>NewsMon, 22 Apr 2013 11:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-gives-10-discount-to-its-European-customers-valid-until-April-23_id42221/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-Jelly-Bean-update-might-roll-this-week-for-the-Sony-Xperia-P-Go-S-SL-acro-S-and-ion_id42214Sony tweeted to watch the the space this week, as the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for its 2012 phone crop is in the very final stages of development. The phones mentioned are Sony Xperia S, SL, P, Go, acro S, and the Xperia ion...]]>NewsMon, 22 Apr 2013 07:39:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-Jelly-Bean-update-might-roll-this-week-for-the-Sony-Xperia-P-Go-S-SL-acro-S-and-ion_id42214/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-Android-phones-to-get-this-spring-poll-results_id42130Spring is in full swing and we have the newest shiny fancy devices hit store shelves. Coincidentally, all the new devices out there run on Android...]]>NewsFri, 19 Apr 2013 09:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-Android-phones-to-get-this-spring-poll-results_id42130/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Poll-results-Replaceable-battery-or-unibody-design---which-one-do-you-prefer_id42117The poll ran surprisingly tight, with slight preference - 1864 on 1703 votes - going to the flexible designs with a removable battery Samsung and LG are betting on. Of course, nobody can say those two are nailing it in the eye candy department like HTC, Sony and Nokia do with their unibody chassis, so it's a tradeoff like everything else in our mobile experience...]]>NewsFri, 19 Apr 2013 07:12:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Poll-results-Replaceable-battery-or-unibody-design---which-one-do-you-prefer_id42117/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-S-to-get-Jelly-Bean-update-tomorrow_id42047Yesterday, we heard that Sony has plans to release the Jelly Bean update for its Xperia S Android phone starting next month, but it looks like there's another update that's on the way much sooner. Sony has announced that the Jelly Bean update for its Xperia Tablet S will begin tomorrow for users in the US, Canada, and Latin America (otherwise known as North America)...]]>NewsWed, 17 Apr 2013 23:19:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-S-to-get-Jelly-Bean-update-tomorrow_id42047/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-Android-phones-to-get-this-spring_id42034Spring is in full bloom and as everything starts to get green and cheerful, you may look at your old phone and think it’s about time to bring change into your life...]]>NewsWed, 17 Apr 2013 09:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Best-Android-phones-to-get-this-spring_id42034/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Mid-ranger-Sony-Xperia-SP-available-for-pre-order-in-the-U.K.-from-Phones-4U_id41982U.K. retailer Phones 4U is now offering the mid-range Sony Xperia SP for pre-order along with a number of monthly options from carriers including 4G LTE service from EE with a plan that includes the phone gratis, and 500MB of 4G LTE data for 31GBP ($48 USD) a month; the device launches with Android 4.1 installed...]]>NewsTue, 16 Apr 2013 22:26:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Mid-ranger-Sony-Xperia-SP-available-for-pre-order-in-the-U.K.-from-Phones-4U_id41982/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Video-shows-Sony-Xperia-Z-getting-ego-and-body-torn-down_id41970The Sony Xperia Z is a tough handset with its IP57 rating allowing for protection from water and dust; despite this ability to handle mostly everything that is thrown its way, Sony's flagship Android model can be easily taken apart in case a repair is needed although the problem would be putting humpty dumpty back together again in a way to retain the water and dust proofing...]]>NewsTue, 16 Apr 2013 10:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Video-shows-Sony-Xperia-Z-getting-ego-and-body-torn-down_id41970/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-Jelly-Bean-update-coming-in-May_id41967The Sony Xperia S should start getting updated to Android Jelly Bean in May. Sony’s 2012 Android flagship launched on Android 2.3 Gingerbread...]]>NewsTue, 16 Apr 2013 09:43:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-S-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-Jelly-Bean-update-coming-in-May_id41967/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/After-Samsung-and-HTC-Sony-also-planning-to-boost-US-retail-presence-with-Gallery-stores_id41957The Japanese are planning a couple of full-blown stores where Sony gear will be exclusively showcased and sold, modeled by the Sony Store at the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto...]]>NewsTue, 16 Apr 2013 06:34:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/After-Samsung-and-HTC-Sony-also-planning-to-boost-US-retail-presence-with-Gallery-stores_id41957/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/CyanogenMod-10.1-nightlies-outed-for-the-Sony-Xperia-Z-ZL-T-TX-and-Xperia-V---get-your-lockscreen-widgets-now_id41942Sony has put a great effort towards making its latest Android handsets dev-friendly, and the results speak for themselves. CyanogenMod 10.1 nightlies are now available for the owners of the Xperia Z, ZL, T, TX and Xperia V...]]>NewsTue, 16 Apr 2013 02:15:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/CyanogenMod-10.1-nightlies-outed-for-the-Sony-Xperia-Z-ZL-T-TX-and-Xperia-V---get-your-lockscreen-widgets-now_id41942/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Analysts-Sony-sold-4.6-million-units-of-the-Sony-Xperia-Z-in-40-days_id41934According to analysts, Sony sold 4.6 million units of its top-shelf Sony Xperia Z in just 40 days thanks to its early rollout; while the HTC One won't be available in the states for a few dates,andthe Samsung Galaxy S4 still a couple of weeks away, Sony pushed the device at CES 2013 where it caught quite a buzz...]]>NewsTue, 16 Apr 2013 00:32:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Analysts-Sony-sold-4.6-million-units-of-the-Sony-Xperia-Z-in-40-days_id41934/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Replaceable-battery-or-unibody-design---which-one-do-you-prefer_id41896We were wondering how many people actually would carry a spare charged battery with them at all times, and to what extent the presence of a sealed battery compartment in the latest unibody designs would hinder their purchasing decision towards those handsets...]]>NewsMon, 15 Apr 2013 05:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Replaceable-battery-or-unibody-design---which-one-do-you-prefer_id41896/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Rogers-says-its-the-end-of-the-line-for-the-Samsung-GALAXY-Note-and-some-others_id41877Canadian carrier Rogers has put a number of smartphones on EOL status which means end of life (or end of the line of you prefer) and this list includes the original Samsung GALAXY Note and a number of once shiny new smartphones that are now being put out to pasture to make room for the latest and greatest models...]]>NewsSun, 14 Apr 2013 22:34:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Rogers-says-its-the-end-of-the-line-for-the-Samsung-GALAXY-Note-and-some-others_id41877/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Camera-comparison-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-vs-HTC-One-Sony-Xperia-Z--iPhone-5-Nokia-Lumia-920-and-Galaxy-S-III_id3285Since the Samsung Galaxy S4 finally landed at our office several weeks ago, we've been having quite a lot of fun with it. First we gave it a full-blown review treatment and then we compared it to some of the smartphones it will be going toe to toe against. Yet we haven't taken an in-depth look at its camera capabilities, so that's what we'll be doing right now...]]>ReviewsFri, 12 Apr 2013 09:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Camera-comparison-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-vs-HTC-One-Sony-Xperia-Z--iPhone-5-Nokia-Lumia-920-and-Galaxy-S-III_id3285/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Cincinnati-Bell-will-be-the-first-U.S.-carrier-to-offer-the-Sony-Xperia-ZL-device-launches-May-1st_id41654Regional carrier Cincinnati Bell on Monday became the first U.S. carrier to offer the Sony Xperia ZL, the smaller and non water and dust resistant version of the Japanese tech giant's flagship Android handset, the Sony Xperia Z; the device will be available for $249.99 after a rebate and a signed two-year contract from the carrier's web site or stores, starting on May 1st...]]>NewsMon, 08 Apr 2013 20:55:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Cincinnati-Bell-will-be-the-first-U.S.-carrier-to-offer-the-Sony-Xperia-ZL-device-launches-May-1st_id41654/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-phones-to-support-PlayStations-DUALSHOCK-3-controller_id41646Sony has broken its ties with Ericsson and this was allegedly partly because of the possibly higher synergy within Sony...]]>NewsMon, 08 Apr 2013 09:29:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-phones-to-support-PlayStations-DUALSHOCK-3-controller_id41646/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-outs-a-series-of-videos-to-demo-Xperia-Z-phone-tablet-and-Bravia-TV-interaction_id41633Seamless interaction between Sony gear has been one of the goals in the One Sony strategy detailed last year by CEO Kaz Hirai. Now the company has outed a series of promo videos, demonstrating how different features on the Xperia Z, Tablet Z and Bravia TVs, can work together. Take a look at demos of the one-touch mirroring, smart remote control, throw, side-view and one-touch listening functions in the slideshow below...]]>NewsMon, 08 Apr 2013 05:25:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-outs-a-series-of-videos-to-demo-Xperia-Z-phone-tablet-and-Bravia-TV-interaction_id41633/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-testing-the-Sony-Xperia-Z_id41613While AT&T is going to be offering the Sony Xperia ZL, it looks like there will be a U.S. carrier offering the Sony Xperia Z as the word is that the phone that caught the biggest buzz at CES this year is being tested by T-Mobile; if the testing goes well, expect to see T-Mobile offer the phone for $99 down with 24 months of $20 installment payments due...]]>NewsSun, 07 Apr 2013 21:40:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-testing-the-Sony-Xperia-Z_id41613/commentsPhone Arena