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Sony intros Xperia Themes for smartphones running Android 4.3 or later

Sony intros Xperia Themes for smartphones running Android 4.3 or later

yesterday, 17:44 | by Florin T.
Xperia Themes will allow Sony users to thoroughly customize the UI on their Xperia devices. The feature...

Android 4.4.2 starts rolling out for Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Android 4.4.2 starts rolling out for Sony Xperia Z Ultra

yesterday, 10:20 | by Alan F.
The 6.4 inch Sony Xperia Z Ultra is receiving an OTA update on Monday, to Android 4.4.2. Those sporting...

Stereophonics: Xperia Z2 S-Force Front Surround speakers vs HTC One BoomSound

Stereophonics: Xperia Z2 S-Force Front Surround speakers vs HTC One BoomSound

yesterday, 03:38 | by Daniel P.
We already saw an impromtu comparison of the stereo speakers on the HTC One and Xperia Z2, but it was...

Tokyo by night: a bunch of Xperia Z2 low-light photos and 4K video sample appear

Tokyo by night: a bunch of Xperia Z2 low-light photos and 4K video sample appear

yesterday, 03:16 | by Daniel P.
Sony Xperia Z2 looks like the flagship to beat this season, as it is launching with 5.2" 1080p display,...

How much better are the stereo speakers on the Xperia Z2 over the Xperia Z1? This video provides a clue

How much better are the stereo speakers on the Xperia Z2 over the Xperia Z1? This video provides a clue

yesterday, 02:58 | by Chris P.
Whilst we're still on the Xperia Z2 hype wave (read: before an actual review unit comes in for an actual...

Sony builds widget-type functionality in Firefox OS

Sony builds widget-type functionality in Firefox OS

4 days ago, 20:43 | by Maxwell R.
Today, Sony submitted widget-like functionality for Firefox OS to be reviewed by the developer...

Sony Xperia Z2 has Sony's

Sony Xperia Z2 has Sony's "best ever smartphone display", here's the technology behind it

4 days ago, 09:50 | by Nick T.
The Xperia Z2 sports what Sony calls its "best ever smartphone display", and from the looks of it, this...

Sony Xperia Z2 to be launched in Korea before Samsung's Galaxy S5

Sony Xperia Z2 to be launched in Korea before Samsung's Galaxy S5

4 days ago, 23:59 | by Florin T.
Sony is trying to release its new Xperia Z2 in South Korea this month, hoping that this will help it...

Pictures and video display more information on the camera, screen and audio of the Sony Xperia Z2

Pictures and video display more information on the camera, screen and audio of the Sony Xperia Z2

06 Mar 2014, 04:57 | by Alan F.
Some photos from a Sony development team meeting reveal that the Sony Xperia Z2 and the Sony Xperia Z2...

Nokia Lumia 1520 bests Samsung Galaxy S5 in gaming benchmark test

Nokia Lumia 1520 bests Samsung Galaxy S5 in gaming benchmark test

05 Mar 2014, 15:45 | by Maxwell R.
Benchmark tests have come under a lot of scrutiny lately, and that is a good thing. Still, they are...

Poll results: Sony Xperia Z2, did you like it?

Poll results: Sony Xperia Z2, did you like it?

05 Mar 2014, 02:57 | by Chris P.
You all felt as strongly about the Xperia Z2 as we did, and the votes showcase that. More specifically,...

How to port the Xperia Z2 Smart call handling feature to the Z1 and Z1 Compact

How to port the Xperia Z2 Smart call handling feature to the Z1 and Z1 Compact

04 Mar 2014, 08:23 | by Daniel P.
Sony took its sweet time, but with the Xperia Z2 you are finally able to answer a call by just bringing...

Xperia Z2 camera, media and phone apps ported to older Xperias (root req'd)

Xperia Z2 camera, media and phone apps ported to older Xperias (root req'd)

04 Mar 2014, 02:12 | by Daniel P.
Well, that didn't take long - as soon as the Xperia Z2 system dump appeared, the set of camera, media...

Qualcomm: both Galaxy S5 and Xperia Z2 are powered by a Snapdragon 801, but here's the difference

Qualcomm: both Galaxy S5 and Xperia Z2 are powered by a Snapdragon 801, but here's the difference

03 Mar 2014, 04:57 | by Daniel P.
Qualcomm took some time to explain its new categorization, and it turns out that both the MSM8974-AB...

Sony Xperia Z2 system dump available for download

Sony Xperia Z2 system dump available for download

02 Mar 2014, 14:01 | by Alan F.
XDA member DooMLoRD has posted on Sunday the system dump for the recently announced Sony Xperia Z2. The...

Telefonica inks deals to integrate services with wearables from Samsung, LG and Sony

Telefonica inks deals to integrate services with wearables from Samsung, LG and Sony

01 Mar 2014, 17:34 | by Maxwell R.
Wearable tech is only going to get more prevalent as carriers begin to integrate services in order to...

Sony Xperia Z2 in-depth video hands-on

Sony Xperia Z2 in-depth video hands-on

28 Feb 2014, 13:13 | by Ray S.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 might have been our favorite smartphone from MWC 2014, but it's impressive closely-matched...

Sony releases pricing for mid-range Sony Xperia M2

Sony releases pricing for mid-range Sony Xperia M2

28 Feb 2014, 11:38 | by Alan F.
According to a published report on Friday out of the Netherlands, Sony has announced the MSRP of the...

Sony cuts 1000 US jobs, puts former Tokyo headquarters on sale

Sony cuts 1000 US jobs, puts former Tokyo headquarters on sale

28 Feb 2014, 10:22 | by Luis D.
According to a WSJ report, Sony is looking to sell its former former headquarters and surrounding buildings...

Best tablet of MWC 2014: PhoneArena awards

Best tablet of MWC 2014: PhoneArena awards

28 Feb 2014, 09:16 | by Daniel P.
The MWC 2014 expo came and went, and with it a few tablets made a came. Some we rumored before, some...

Sony Xperia Z2: did you like it?

Sony Xperia Z2: did you like it?

28 Feb 2014, 06:53 | by Chris P.
Ever since the Galaxy S5 and the Xperia Z2 were announced, we've been keeping track of what is a very...

Sony Xperia Z2 display analyzed: large color gamut, excellent color accuracy

Sony Xperia Z2 display analyzed: large color gamut, excellent color accuracy

28 Feb 2014, 05:29 | by Victor H.
Sony has just unveiled its new flagship Android smartphone, the Xperia Z2, at MWC, with one huge improvement...

What is lossless zoom and how does it work in the Lumia 1020 and Xperia Z1?

What is lossless zoom and how does it work in the Lumia 1020 and Xperia Z1?

28 Feb 2014, 02:51 | by Chris P.
Smartphone cameras have been improving at a rapid pace, and while the field owes credit to many, it is...

Sony "not worried" about the fact that Samsung's Galaxy S5 is water resistant

27 Feb 2014, 18:39 | by Florin T.
Sony Mobile USA's president doesn't think that the company has reasons to be threatened by the new capability...

Clove offers pre-order bundle for Sony Xperia Z2

Clove offers pre-order bundle for Sony Xperia Z2

27 Feb 2014, 14:04 | by Alan F.
U.K. retailer Clove has dropped the price to pre-order the Sony Xperia Z2 by £16 ($27 USD) to £458.33...

Sony Xperia Z3 coming in August?

Sony Xperia Z3 coming in August?

27 Feb 2014, 11:10 | by Alan F.
Just the other day at MWC, Sony unveiled its new flagship model, the Sony Xperia Z2. For many, it seemed...

Sony Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact and Z Ultra to get Android 4.4 KitKat in April?

Sony Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact and Z Ultra to get Android 4.4 KitKat in April?

27 Feb 2014, 07:46 | by Florin T.
Android KitKat for the Z1, Z1 Compact and Z Ultra is scheduled to arrive in April. However, Sony didn't...

When will the MWC gear arrive? Galaxy S5, Xperia Z2, LG G Pro 2, Z2 Tablet and others release date

When will the MWC gear arrive? Galaxy S5, Xperia Z2, LG G Pro 2, Z2 Tablet and others release date

27 Feb 2014, 05:39 | by Daniel P.
The MWC show is over, and it's time for recaps and roundups of what happened, who announced what, and,...

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet vs Samsung Galaxy Note PRO 12.2: first look

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet vs Samsung Galaxy Note PRO 12.2: first look

27 Feb 2014, 05:12 | by Victor H.
Sony has unveiled the Xperia Z2 Tablet at MWC 2014, and if there was ever a device deserving the title...

Best of MWC 2014: smartphones, tablets, and wearables

Best of MWC 2014: smartphones, tablets, and wearables

27 Feb 2014, 04:57 | by Chris P.
The 2014 edition of the MWC treated us to some amazing new devices, and we're most certainly looking...

Sony Xperia Z2 vs iPhone 5s vs Lumia 1520 low-light camera comparison

Sony Xperia Z2 vs iPhone 5s vs Lumia 1520 low-light camera comparison

27 Feb 2014, 03:00 | by Daniel P.
The Z2 was set against the iPhone 5s, and the Lumia 1520, using the three phones in the same way - to...

LG G Pro 2 camera comparison with HTC One, iPhone 5s, LG G2, Galaxy S4, Xperia Z1

LG G Pro 2 camera comparison with HTC One, iPhone 5s, LG G2, Galaxy S4, Xperia Z1

27 Feb 2014, 02:08 | by Chris P.
There's no need telling you that the MWC 2014 has pretty much hijacked our page entirely -- you likely...

In stereo: Xperia Z2 S-Force Front Surround speakers vs HTC One BoomSound

In stereo: Xperia Z2 S-Force Front Surround speakers vs HTC One BoomSound

27 Feb 2014, 02:04 | by Daniel P.
The same tune was loaded on both phones, and the sound played through the stereo speakers at maximum...

Spring chickens: Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z2 comparison preview

Spring chickens: Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z2 comparison preview

26 Feb 2014, 09:37 | by Daniel P.
We can't help it but stage a fight between what will be the flagship handsets this spring season - Samsung's...

Sony Xperia Z2 will have lots of fancy cases - check them out!

Sony Xperia Z2 will have lots of fancy cases - check them out!

26 Feb 2014, 08:32 | by Ray S.
So, while we were just cruising around MWC '14, our attention was suddendly attracted by something fascinatingly...

Water-proof or water-resistant? Can your new Galaxy S5 or Xperia Z2 truly swim, or is secretly afraid of the water?

Water-proof or water-resistant? Can your new Galaxy S5 or Xperia Z2 truly swim, or is secretly afraid of the water?

26 Feb 2014, 06:22 | by Luis D.
Yesterday, Archos CEO Loic Poirier gave us an entertaining, but unfortunate example of how imprecise...

Sony Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet will not have built-in screen protectors

Sony Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet will not have built-in screen protectors

25 Feb 2014, 19:47 | by Michael H.
One of the more divisive features of the Sony Xperia Z1 was that Sony had a built-in screen protector...

Sony Xperia Z2 early benchmarks are here: Quadrant, Basemark X, GFX Bench

Sony Xperia Z2 early benchmarks are here: Quadrant, Basemark X, GFX Bench

25 Feb 2014, 18:19 | by Ray S.
The Sony Xperia Z2 is among the very first smartphones packing the new Snapdragon 801 SoC, and sure enough,...

Sony Xperia Z2: early camera comparison against iPhone 5s, Galaxy S4, Xperia Z1, and more

Sony Xperia Z2: early camera comparison against iPhone 5s, Galaxy S4, Xperia Z1, and more

25 Feb 2014, 17:32 | by Ray S.
No smartphone can be regarded as a true high-end device if it doesn't have a good camera outfitted on...

Compare the Galaxy S5's photos to those of the iPhone 5s, Xperia Z1 and other rivals

Compare the Galaxy S5's photos to those of the iPhone 5s, Xperia Z1 and other rivals

25 Feb 2014, 14:04 | by Ray S.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 definitely has a lot going for it, and one of its major new features is the new...

Sony Xperia Z2 is coming with active noise-cancellation technology for headphones

Sony Xperia Z2 is coming with active noise-cancellation technology for headphones

25 Feb 2014, 13:44 | by Nanko R.
Sony showcased a new pair of in-ear headphones. They have microphone built-in, but unlike traditional...

Interview: Sony's Xperia Marketing Programme Manager answers our questions on upgrade cycles, differentiation, and more

Interview: Sony's Xperia Marketing Programme Manager answers our questions on upgrade cycles, differentiation, and more

25 Feb 2014, 11:35 | by Chris P.
We had the opportunity to sit down with Sony's Xperia Marketing Programme Manager, Benoit Obadia, during...

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet prices start at $685 in Europe, 3-year warranty offered for €1

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet prices start at $685 in Europe, 3-year warranty offered for €1

25 Feb 2014, 09:20 | by Florin T.
The new Xperia Z2 Tablet will be released by Sony starting March - first in Europe. It is the world's...

Sony Xperia Z2 versus Sony Xperia Z1/Z1S display comparison

Sony Xperia Z2 versus Sony Xperia Z1/Z1S display comparison

25 Feb 2014, 08:56 | by John V.
Taking the detail part out of the equation, we can visually see the superiority of the Z2’s display....

Big and bigger: Sony Xperia Z2 vs LG G Pro 2, first look

Big and bigger: Sony Xperia Z2 vs LG G Pro 2, first look

25 Feb 2014, 08:51 | by Chris P.
We're off to a good start with 2014, and nothing says so as much as the many brand-new flagships coming...

Sony SmartBand to beat the Gear Fit to market, available in March

Sony SmartBand to beat the Gear Fit to market, available in March

24 Feb 2014, 22:35 | by Michael H.
The biggest news from Sony so far at MWC has been the unveiling of the Xperia Z2, but that isn't the...

Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z1/Z1S: first look

Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z1/Z1S: first look

24 Feb 2014, 20:56 | by John V.
Okay, we know what you’re thinking just by reading the title of this article. True, the Sony Xperia Z1/Z1S...

Sony shows off its answer to Google Glass

Sony shows off its answer to Google Glass

24 Feb 2014, 15:24 | by Alan F.
Following its presentation Monday at MWC, Sony revealed more information about its SmartEyeglass concept...

Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z2 vs LG G2 specs comparison

Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z2 vs LG G2 specs comparison

24 Feb 2014, 13:02 | by Daniel P.
We can't help it but stage a fight between what will be the flagship handsets this spring season - the...

Sony Xperia M2 hands-on: a ho-hum mid-ranger

Sony Xperia M2 hands-on: a ho-hum mid-ranger

24 Feb 2014, 12:54 | by PhoneArena Team
Unlike some of the recent Xperia phones by Sony, the Xperia M2 isn't a high-end, waterproof device. This...

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