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Sony announces new waterproof Xperia ZR

Sony announces new waterproof Xperia ZR 13 May 2013, 00:12 44

Late last month, word leaked about Sony putting together a waterproof (well, highly water resistant)...

Facebook Home arrives on Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One and Sony Xperia ZL

Facebook Home arrives on Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One and Sony Xperia ZL 10 May 2013, 03:18 12

Facebook Home might have one of the worst ratings of all popular apps on the Google Play store, but with...

Sony Xperia ZR leaks out: a new water resistant quad-core phone

Sony Xperia ZR leaks out: a new water resistant quad-core phone 26 Apr 2013, 03:11 62

The Sony Xperia ZR has just leaked out and it looks like an extremely interesting device featuring a...

Poll results: Replaceable battery or unibody design - which one do you prefer?

Poll results: Replaceable battery or unibody design - which one do you prefer? 19 Apr 2013, 07:12 73

The poll ran surprisingly tight, with slight preference - 1864 on 1703 votes - going to the flexible...

Best Android phones to get this spring

Best Android phones to get this spring 17 Apr 2013, 09:48 189

Spring is in full bloom and as everything starts to get green and cheerful, you may look at your old...

Replaceable battery or unibody design - which one do you prefer?

Replaceable battery or unibody design - which one do you prefer? 15 Apr 2013, 05:48 162

We were wondering how many people actually would carry a spare charged battery with them at all times,...

6-way blind camera comparison: the results

6-way blind camera comparison: the results 29 Mar 2013, 11:02 207

Okay, guys, teasing time is over. Today we're revealing the results from our latest blind camera comparison,...

Sony Xperia SP announced with aluminum frame, NXT design cues, and Exmor RS camera

Sony Xperia SP announced with aluminum frame, NXT design cues, and Exmor RS camera 18 Mar 2013, 05:45 73

Sony made a press conference, as promised, and unveiled both the Xperia SP and Xperia L handsets, just...

Do you care about the viewing angles of your phone's display?

Do you care about the viewing angles of your phone's display? 11 Mar 2013, 06:47 87

How important are screen viewing angles on your phone - do you care a lot about those levels, or do you...

MWC 2013 wrap-up and highlights

MWC 2013 wrap-up and highlights 01 Mar 2013, 08:57 12

You know how the old saying goes: time flies when you're having fun. No wonder that our long-awaited...

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 28 Feb 2013, 09:58 53

A day earlier than expected, a number of U.K. retailers are offering the Sony Xperia Z unlocked and SIM...

Sony Xperia Tablet Z vs Apple iPad: first look

Sony Xperia Tablet Z vs Apple iPad: first look 27 Feb 2013, 06:00 19

The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is easily one of the most impressive gadgets we saw at this year’s Mobile World...

MWC 2013 Day 1: round-up

MWC 2013 Day 1: round-up 25 Feb 2013, 12:11 8

Wow, Mobile World Congress really heated up today with a boom of new devices getting unveiled from all...

Sony Xperia Tablet Z hands-on

Sony Xperia Tablet Z hands-on 25 Feb 2013, 11:53 29

One of the most intriguing devices at this year's Mobile World Congress was definitely the Sony Xperia...

Who designs the best looking smartphones?

Who designs the best looking smartphones? 19 Feb 2013, 11:45 197

Look, it is hard to judge design as it is sometimes so subjective, but there seem to be some general...

HTC One vs Sony Xperia Z vs Samsung Galaxy S III: spec comparison

HTC One vs Sony Xperia Z vs Samsung Galaxy S III: spec comparison 19 Feb 2013, 09:42 36

The HTC One has just been unveiled and it is a truly gorgeous device that also happens to be a powerhouse...

Sony Xperia Z priced in U.K. at £529 from Sony, only £449 from Three; delivery February 28th?

Sony Xperia Z priced in U.K. at £529 from Sony, only £449 from Three; delivery February 28th? 01 Feb 2013, 07:28 42

Sony has started accepting pre-orders for the Sony Xperia Z and the eagerly awaited star of CES 2013...

Sony C5303 HuaShan midranger smiles for the camera

Sony C5303 HuaShan midranger smiles for the camera 28 Jan 2013, 07:01 13

The handset sports an already familiar design that we've come to associate with the Sony Xperia Z and...

Can Sony's rumored 6.44

Can Sony's rumored 6.44" Togari phone rival a Galaxy Note III if both came with a stylus? 25 Jan 2013, 06:00 91

Not to say that Snapdragon 800, a 6.4" Full HD screen and 3,500 mAh battery are not impressive, but what...

NTT DoCoMo announces the LG Optimus G Pro as part of a new spring 2013 line-up

NTT DoCoMo announces the LG Optimus G Pro as part of a new spring 2013 line-up 22 Jan 2013, 01:25 13

Japan’s largest carrier announced a dozen new devices to ring in a new year of smartphones, tablets and...

Sony announces its Sony Xperia Tablet Z

Sony announces its Sony Xperia Tablet Z 20 Jan 2013, 21:28 39

On Monday morning, Sony has brought forth its Sony Xperia Tablet Z, expected to be as high end on the...

Display calibration and more for the Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL?

Display calibration and more for the Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL? 18 Jan 2013, 21:46 68

The handsets that captured the largest buzz at CES 2013 were the Sony Xperia Z and the Sony Xperia ZL...

Sony Xperia Z HDR video compilation: less burn, more detail

Sony Xperia Z HDR video compilation: less burn, more detail 16 Jan 2013, 05:59 36

The HDR video option is hardwired with the new Exmor RS sensor of Sony, and it merges footage with different...

Will the Sony Xperia Z cope with the fierce competition of 2013? Here's what you think about this

Will the Sony Xperia Z cope with the fierce competition of 2013? Here's what you think about this 11 Jan 2013, 08:28 37

The Sony Xperia Z was probably the most exciting phone at this year's CES expo. As a matter of fact,...

Will the Sony Xperia Z cope with the fierce competition of 2013?

Will the Sony Xperia Z cope with the fierce competition of 2013? 09 Jan 2013, 15:50 132

Oh, Sony, oh Xperia! How good it is to see an old player return to the big game with a bang. The Xperia...

Calling all 5-inchers: Full HD screen phones roundup

Calling all 5-inchers: Full HD screen phones roundup 09 Jan 2013, 14:36 47

Getting dizzy from all that pixel density jazz coming towards you from all directions at CES? We are...

Sony Xperia Z water resistant dunking test

Sony Xperia Z water resistant dunking test 09 Jan 2013, 00:52 21

Certainly it’s not something we tend to see on a showroom floor, Sony set up a simple contraption that...

The 5-inch smartphone: is this the end of the screen size race?

The 5-inch smartphone: is this the end of the screen size race? 08 Jan 2013, 07:32 154

Give people a phone with a 3.5-inch display in 2007 and you’d hear oohs and aahs about how big that display...

Sony Xperia ZL hands-on

Sony Xperia ZL hands-on 08 Jan 2013, 04:19 24

Frankly, it might be rather difficult for some people to notice the slightly more compact size of the...

Sony Xperia Z hands-on

Sony Xperia Z hands-on 08 Jan 2013, 03:43 97

Simply known as the Sony Xperia Z, it’s the Japanese company’s dubbed flagship device – and boy does...

Sony Xperia Z vs HTC Droid DNA vs Samsung Galaxy S III specs comparison

Sony Xperia Z vs HTC Droid DNA vs Samsung Galaxy S III specs comparison 07 Jan 2013, 20:57 60

With the just announced Xperia Z, Sony pulled the trigger on a Full HD smartphone, which HTC did with...

Sony Xperia Z specs review: greet the real 007 phone

Sony Xperia Z specs review: greet the real 007 phone 07 Jan 2013, 20:06 62

Sony calls Xperia T the James Bond phone, but that title should have really waited for the Xperia Z monstrosity...

Sony Xperia ZL copycats the Z specs in a tighter chassis for

Sony Xperia ZL copycats the Z specs in a tighter chassis for "select markets" 07 Jan 2013, 19:41 19

If you thought Xperia Z is amazing, but could make do without the waterproof part of it, Sony's got you...

Sony officially announces Xperia Z and gives release window

Sony officially announces Xperia Z and gives release window 07 Jan 2013, 19:31 35

We all knew it was coming and now it is official. Sony has officially announced the Xperia Z as part...

CES 2013: what to expect

CES 2013: what to expect 04 Jan 2013, 09:06 36

In just a couple of weeks, geeks from all over the world will pack their bags and head on a trip to Las...

Sony's website leaks photos of Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL

Sony's website leaks photos of Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL 01 Jan 2013, 17:36 54

Press photos on Sony's website showed off the handsets formerly known as the Sony Yuga and the Sony Odin...

Report: Sony Xperia Z to launch on January 15th, beating out next Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S IV

Report: Sony Xperia Z to launch on January 15th, beating out next Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S IV 29 Dec 2012, 21:37 99

Speculation from Chinese website ePrice says that the Sony Xperia Z, formerly known as the Sony Yuga,...

Samsung now holds 46% of the Android ecosystem

Samsung now holds 46% of the Android ecosystem 19 Dec 2012, 14:41 73

We've known for a while that Samsung is a huge company, and we've seen a few times that between it and...

Sony Yuga 5

Sony Yuga 5" Full HD phone gets previewed, your microSD prayers are answered 18 Dec 2012, 02:38 47

Sony managed to find place for a microSD card slot on the side of the unibody chassis, and even threw...

Smartphone growth to continue, growth rate slows, Windows Phone share moves up

Smartphone growth to continue, growth rate slows, Windows Phone share moves up 05 Dec 2012, 02:00 27

IDC expects 2012 to show a year-over-year growth of 1.4% in the mobile phone market, strong smartphone...

10 awesome features custom skins have that stock Android does not (but should!)

10 awesome features custom skins have that stock Android does not (but should!) 20 Nov 2012, 07:08 47

We tend to like stock Android much more than custom skins. It usually works better, it’s more fluid,...

Android 5.0 makes its first appearance in benchmarks, spotted on a mysterious Sony LT30i

Android 5.0 makes its first appearance in benchmarks, spotted on a mysterious Sony LT30i 20 Nov 2012, 02:08 56

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean has just been released, but while that was a minor update, we are still looking...

I touch too much: the best Windows 8/RT tablets and convertibles roundup, with prices

I touch too much: the best Windows 8/RT tablets and convertibles roundup, with prices 25 Oct 2012, 11:29 23

If you feel a little confused keeping track of all the new Windows 8/RT hardware launched at you, you...

Sony Nexus X was a fake, and the failure of our reporting

Sony Nexus X was a fake, and the failure of our reporting 19 Oct 2012, 20:07 52

We all wanted to believe it, because we all really want to see what a Sony Nexus device would be like,...

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for 2012 Xperias starts in mid-Q1 2013, but 2011 Xperias won't get updated

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for 2012 Xperias starts in mid-Q1 2013, but 2011 Xperias won't get updated 19 Oct 2012, 06:29 69

Sony’s 2012 Xperia smartphones will start getting updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean from the middle of...

iPad mini, LG Nexus 4 and Windows 8: get ready for the most exciting 10 days in tech in 2012

iPad mini, LG Nexus 4 and Windows 8: get ready for the most exciting 10 days in tech in 2012 19 Oct 2012, 06:20 34

As this week draws to a close, we are approaching what will probably be the most exciting week in tech...

Google to hold Android event in the Big Apple on October 29th, possibly to introduce the LG Nexus 4

Google to hold Android event in the Big Apple on October 29th, possibly to introduce the LG Nexus 4 17 Oct 2012, 21:13 46

October 29th is going to be quite a day with a Windows Phone 8 event scheduled for San Francisco while...

Sony Nexus X prototype leaks with Google branding and on-screen buttons

Sony Nexus X prototype leaks with Google branding and on-screen buttons 15 Oct 2012, 08:57 97

After the LG Nexus 4, which already got previewed completely in a prototype form, we had rumors for an...

Google's new Nexus strategy could help kill the calls of

Google's new Nexus strategy could help kill the calls of "fragmentation" 08 Oct 2012, 17:13 88

The "f-word" is something that we don't like around here. We've tried our best to banish the word "fragmentation"...

 
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