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Sony opens registrations for Android Nougat Beta program, but only for Xperia X Performance
2 days ago, 23:44
| by
Cosmin V.
The Xperia Beta Program is only available in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia,...
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Sony Xperia X Compact now on sale for $499.99
2 days ago, 14:41
| by
Ben R.
Right on cue, the Sony Xperia X Compact is now available to purchase for a cent shy of $500...
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Sony Xperia XZ goes up for pre-order ahead of Oct. 2 release
3 days ago, 19:45
| by
Ben R.
If you've been waiting to get your paws on Sony's latest flagship smartphone, you can now pre-order from....
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Sony Xperia Android 7.0 Nougat roadmap reveals when each device will be updated
3 days ago, 16:55
| by
Ben R.
If you're a Sony device owner wondering when your handset or tablet may see Android 7.0 Nougat, a leaked...
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Sony reveals launch dates and pricing in the U.S. for the Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact
22 Sep 2016, 15:06 | by
Alan F.
Sony announced today that the unlocked Sony Xperia X Compact will be available in the U.S. starting on...
26
Apple loses ringtone infringement case to Nokia and Sony's patent troll firm
21 Sep 2016, 14:08 | by
Ben R.
Apple has been ordered to pay $3 million in damages having lost its case against a recognized patent...
42
Sony Xperia XZ battery life test score is out
20 Sep 2016, 03:29 | by
Victor H.
The Xperia XZ is Sony's new flagship phone: a 5.2" Android device with a brand new 'loop' design, the...
21
Sony Xperia X Compact now available for pre-order in the US for $499.99
18 Sep 2016, 11:16 | by
Cosmin V.
The US version of the Xperia X Compact comes with a disabled fingerprint sensor. However, if you really...
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Sony Xperia XZ unboxing and first look
16 Sep 2016, 08:00 | by
Victor H.
The Sony Xperia XZ is the best of Sony in a mobile phone: the new flagship comes with a bang in the form...
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Sony Xperia C4 is being updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow
13 Sep 2016, 19:17 | by
Florin T.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is probably the last major software update that the Xperia C4 is getting...
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Sony Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact won't have fingerprint scanners in the US
12 Sep 2016, 20:54 | by
Florin T.
The Sony Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact will be soon sold unlocked via Amazon and other US retailers...
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Sony Xperia X Compact is now available to buy (starting with the UK)
08 Sep 2016, 15:21 | by
Florin T.
The Sony Xperia X Compact is also coming to the US, but we don't know exactly when...
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Samsung flagships trash Apple iPhones in independent voice and data signal strength study
08 Sep 2016, 05:56 | by
Mihai A.
According to an independent study, Apple's iPhones aren't faring very well in terms of voice and data...
29
Sony Xperia XZ Vs Samsung Galaxy S7: whose camera focuses faster?
07 Sep 2016, 09:35 | by
Nick T.
In the video you'll see here, we test the focusing performance of the Xperia XZ. In particular, we compare...
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Sony Xperia XZ and X Compact Style Cover Touch and Stand official cases hands-on: elegant and functional
07 Sep 2016, 07:48 | by
Victor H.
These new cases are the Sony Style Cover Touch and Sony Style Cover Stand series, and the first one brings...
4
Deal: the Sony Xperia X is $100 off and includes a free 128GB microSD
06 Sep 2016, 07:47 | by
Ben R.
The Sony Xperia X only made its market a short while ago, and is already available at a sizable discount...
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Deal: Sony's selfie-focused Xperia C4 phablet is half price at $149.99
05 Sep 2016, 13:54 | by
Ben R.
The Sony Xperia C4, which includes a 5.5-inch FHD display and 'PROselfie' wide-angle front camera with...
14
Sony Xperia XZ: a look at the new features in its refined camera app
05 Sep 2016, 11:43 | by
Nick T.
The Sony Xperia XZ aims to impress with excellent photographic qualities, which is why the camera hardware...
10
Unlocked Sony Xperia X Performance is now $70 cheaper
05 Sep 2016, 10:41 | by
Florin T.
Initially released in the US for a price deemed too high, the Sony Xperia X Performance is now more attractive...
3
Sony Xperia Ear: ears-on with Sony's Bluetooth headset and personal assistant
05 Sep 2016, 07:55 | by
Nick T.
The Sony Xperia Ear wants to be more than just a Bluetooth headset. Its maker is promoting it as a personal...
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Sony shows Android-based, touch-enabled projector concept at IFA 2016, and we got to try it
04 Sep 2016, 08:49 | by
Nick T.
The Android based Sony Xperia Projector could one day be your living room's entertainment hub. It promises...
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Xperia XZ Vs iPhone, Galaxy S7 edge: selfie camera shootout
03 Sep 2016, 04:13 | by
Nick T.
All of today's high-end phones have really good selfie cameras. Same applies to the Sony Xperia XZ, which...
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Sony Xperia XZ vs iPhone 6s Plus: let's see which does video stabilization better
03 Sep 2016, 02:47 | by
Nick T.
The Xperia XZ can reliably eliminate motion blur and shakiness when shooting video, but is it better...
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Sony Xperia XZ vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: quick first look comparison
02 Sep 2016, 17:04 | by
Victor H.
The Sony Xperia XZ is the new kid on the flagship block: and it comes dressed in a new and shine metal...
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Sony Xperia XZ selfie camera demo: 5-axis video stabilization
02 Sep 2016, 15:01 | by
Nick T.
The Sony Xperia XZ features a new 5-axis video stabilizing algorithm that can be enabled on both the...
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Sony Xperia XZ user interface: here's how it looks compared to the last generation!
02 Sep 2016, 12:24 | by
Paul K.
As you probably know, Sony released what is considered its 2016 flagship, here at IFA 2016 in Berlin....
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Purported camera details leaked for HTC Marlin (Google Pixel XL)
02 Sep 2016, 11:10 | by
Ben R.
A short while, ago it emerged that Google's upcoming HTC-made smartphone duo codenamed Sailfish and Marlin...
10
Sony Xperia XZ vs HTC 10: first look and impressions
02 Sep 2016, 07:26 | by
Peter K.
In case you missed the big news, Sony announced its second flagship device for 2016 yesterday - the Xperia...
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Poll results: Do you like the new members of Sony's X-line?
02 Sep 2016, 05:09 | by
Daniel P.
We asked you yesterday if you like what you are seeing in the two new Xperias that Sony just announced,...
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Sony Xperia XZ vs iPhone 6s: first look and impressions
01 Sep 2016, 14:06 | by
Paul K.
So, Sony is back at it, refreshing it's flagships a bit faster than a regular person can keep up with....
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New Sony Xperias up for pre-order at Amazon UK; Xperia XZ costs equivalent to $800
01 Sep 2016, 13:33 | by
Ben R.
Sony has just unveiled its new Xperia XZ and X Compact smartphones at IFA in Berlin, and already...
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Sony Xperia XZ vs. LG G5 comparison: different approaches to some similar problems
01 Sep 2016, 13:31 | by
Stephen S.
Replaceable batteries, or life-extending charging tech? Dual cameras, or adding extra tech to a single...
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Sony Xperia XZ vs. Samsung Galaxy S7: first-look comparison of two camera-first flagships
01 Sep 2016, 11:36 | by
Stephen S.
Sony's got a new heavy-hitting Android making its debut at IFA 2016, but how does the Xperia XZ stack...
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Sony Xperia XZ and X Compact coming soon to the US
01 Sep 2016, 11:26 | by
Florin T.
Sony Mobile US will (likely) sell the Xperia XZ and X Compact unlocked, for prices that haven't been...
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Do you like the new members of Sony's X-line?
01 Sep 2016, 08:29 | by
Daniel P.
Sony took notice of the enhanced competition in Android land this season, and just outed two brand spanking...
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Sony Xperia XZ: all the new features
01 Sep 2016, 07:59 | by
Daniel P.
There is no shortage of novelties with the new Sony Xperia XZ when compared not only to the now-defunct...
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Sony Xperia X Compact v Xperia Z5 Compact vs Xperia Z3 Compact: specs comparison
01 Sep 2016, 07:52 | by
Peter K.
Sony is once again trying to retake the compact market segment with its brand new Xperia X Compact, though...
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Sony Xperia XZ vs Xperia X Performance vs Xperia Z5: A quick specs comparison
01 Sep 2016, 07:06 | by
Paul K.
Sony has just announced its brand-new top-tier model – the Xperia XZ. A bit too soon, you might think...
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Xperia XZ and X Compact camera samples: 5-axis stabilization and triple image sensing
01 Sep 2016, 06:57 | by
Victor H.
Both feature evolved design, battery tech and some new interface tricks, but probably the most important...
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Sony Xperia XZ – specs review
01 Sep 2016, 06:40 | by
Luis D.
Measuring 146 x 72 x 8.1mm, the Xperia XZ weights 161g and boasts a new "Unified Design" language with...
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Sony Xperia XZ and X Compact: all the official images and promo videos
01 Sep 2016, 06:33 | by
Daniel P.
Sony's signature design language that has been a staple in its portfolio for the last few years now has...
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Sony Xperia XZ and X Compact price and release dates
01 Sep 2016, 06:19 | by
Daniel P.
In case you've missed the IFA 2016 brouhaha today, Sony came out swinging with two brand new and exciting...
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Sony Xperia X Compact hands-on
01 Sep 2016, 06:18 | by
Victor H.
Sony is breathing new life in its Xperia compact phone lineup with a brand new device: welcome the Xperia...
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Sony Xperia X Compact goes official: familiar design, not too shabby internals
01 Sep 2016, 06:15 | by
Peter K.
It's been a while since Sony released a compact, sub-5" device. The latest one that checked those boxes...
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Sony Xperia XZ lands with Snapdragon 820, enhanced camera, USB-C
01 Sep 2016, 06:15 | by
Daniel P.
Sony is not one to stay silent on the smartphone front for long, and it just reconfirmed this tradition...
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Sony Xperia XZ hands-on: back to awesomeness
01 Sep 2016, 06:15 | by
Ray S.
Do you remember the Xperia X Performance – Sony's latest and greatest, Snapdragon 820-powered flagship...
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The Sony Xperia Ear is a personal voice assistant that resides in your ear
01 Sep 2016, 06:14 | by
Milen Y.
Sony is preparing to launch its in-ear voice assistant starting in November in select markets...
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Alleged Sony Xperia XZ and X Compact press renders leak out
31 Aug 2016, 18:50 | by
Florin T.
Sony should officially announce the Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact tomorrow at IFA 2016...
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Sony claims it's not at fault for not releasing Android 7.0 Nougat for Xperia Z3
31 Aug 2016, 04:58 | by
Cosmin V.
According to Sony developer Ola Olsson, there are two reasons that Xperia Z3 won't be getting an official...
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IFA 2016: what to expect from Samsung, Sony, HTC and the rest
31 Aug 2016, 02:42 | by
Daniel P.
So, what makes IFA 2016 worth being excited about? What are the devices expected to be announced at the...
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