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Sony Xperia Z now getting a minor software update

Sony Xperia Z now getting a minor software update

A 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...

posted: 15 May 2013, 05:13

Sony Xperia Z added to AOSP

Sony Xperia Z added to AOSP

Sony 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...

posted: 23 Apr 2013, 11:48

Best Android phones to get this spring (poll results)

Best Android phones to get this spring (poll results)

Spring 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...

posted: 19 Apr 2013, 09:31

Best Android phones to get this spring

Best Android phones to get this spring

Spring 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...

posted: 17 Apr 2013, 09:48

Video shows Sony Xperia Z getting ego and body torn down

Video shows Sony Xperia Z getting ego and body torn down

The 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...

posted: 16 Apr 2013, 10:16

Analysts: Sony sold 4.6 million units of the Sony Xperia Z in 40 days

Analysts: Sony sold 4.6 million units of the Sony Xperia Z in 40 days

According 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...

posted: 16 Apr 2013, 00:32

Sony outs a series of videos to demo Xperia Z phone, tablet and Bravia TV interaction

Sony outs a series of videos to demo Xperia Z phone, tablet and Bravia TV interaction

Seamless 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...

posted: 08 Apr 2013, 05:25

T-Mobile testing the Sony Xperia Z?

T-Mobile testing the Sony Xperia Z?

While 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,...

posted: 07 Apr 2013, 21:40

6-way blind camera comparison: the results

6-way blind camera comparison: the results

Okay, guys, teasing time is over. Today we're revealing the results from our latest blind camera comparison, as well as the identities of all the smartphones that were used. A big "thank you" goes to everyone who cast their vote, and a 5 internets...

posted: 29 Mar 2013, 11:02

The Sony Xperia Z is the next top-shelf handset with a lockscreen flaw

The Sony Xperia Z is the next top-shelf handset with a lockscreen flaw

It looks like there is a new top-shelf smartphone with a lockscreen flaw that allows an intruder to break in and steal all of your personal information; according to a individual by the name of Scott Reed, the Sony...

posted: 26 Mar 2013, 01:22

Sony issues first software update for the Xperia Z

Sony issues first software update for the Xperia Z

Sony is ready with the first firmware update for the Xperia Z, and a few users have reported that the company has already begun the roll-out. The update brings the software version of the device to 10.1.A.1.434, but it isn't known exactly...

posted: 22 Mar 2013, 07:36

Some Sony Xperia Z models are turning into water resistant paperweights; Sony to offer a fix

Some Sony Xperia Z models are turning into water resistant paperweights; Sony to offer a fix

Some owners of the Sony Xperia Z are watching hopelessly as their top-shelf handset turns into a water resistant paperweight; according to eye witnesses, the phone is alive and vibrant,...

posted: 20 Mar 2013, 22:50

How to make Sony Xperia Z soup: simmer gently (video)

How to make Sony Xperia Z soup: simmer gently (video)

The Sony Xperia Z has seen its fare share of torture tests, but it's been bathing with swimsuit models to compensate for the frequent waterboarding it's been subjected to ever since Sony announced a flagship Android with waterproof certification...

posted: 15 Mar 2013, 10:39

Samsung Galaxy S 4 vs HTC One vs Sony Xperia Z specs comparison

Samsung Galaxy S 4 vs HTC One vs Sony Xperia Z specs comparison

Each of these has some unique hardware features - the Galaxy S 4 comes with a one-of-a-kind 1080p AMOLED display and a bucketload of sensors, including for temperature, the HTC One sports an amplified dual-speaker system...

posted: 14 Mar 2013, 19:58

Galaxy S 4 vs One vs Xperia Z vs iPhone 5: size comparison

Galaxy S 4 vs One vs Xperia Z vs iPhone 5: size comparison

We're big fans of comparisons here at PhoneArena, and what better way to celebrate the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S 4 than doing a whole bunch of those! This time we'll be doing a size comparison against some of its biggest,...

posted: 14 Mar 2013, 19:45

Sony Xperia Z sold out in some markets, bodes well for Sony's 2013

Sony Xperia Z sold out in some markets, bodes well for Sony's 2013

The Sony Xperia Z lived up to its reputation and sold out on the first day that the phone was available for pre-orders in Japan, Germany, France, Hong Kong and Taiwan; Sony is looking to ship 50 million smartphones in...

posted: 11 Mar 2013, 17:26

Swimsuit models test the water resistant Sony Xperia Z

Swimsuit models test the water resistant Sony Xperia Z

How else could T-Mobile show off the water resistant feature of the Sony Xperia Z thanby showing how well it works in the shower; take a long hard look at those curves with every movement measured as the beads of water drop off the...

posted: 08 Mar 2013, 22:12

Sony Xperia Z camera compared against Nokia’s juggernauts, the 808, N8, Lumia 920

Sony Xperia Z camera compared against Nokia’s juggernauts, the 808, N8, Lumia 920

The Sony Xperia Z boasts a 13-megapixel camera with the new Exmor RS sensor and back-side illumination…

posted: 08 Mar 2013, 07:31

Sony Xperia Z to launch in India on March 6th?

Sony Xperia Z to launch in India on March 6th?

A couple of images seen on Sony Mobile India's site seems to suggest that the highly anticipated Sony Xperia Z will be available in India starting March 6th, which is this coming Wednesday; when it comes to the Sony Xperia Z, you know the story-the...

posted: 03 Mar 2013, 11:56

Sony Xperia Z available in the U.K.; phone offered to U.S. buyers for $849

Sony Xperia Z available in the U.K.; phone offered to U.S. buyers for $849

A day earlier than expected, a number of U.K. retailers are offering the Sony Xperia Z unlocked and SIM free at various prices; with no U.S. carrier announcing that they will be offering the device, one retailer...

posted: 28 Feb 2013, 09:58

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