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Win the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and a Sony SmartBand SWR10 directly from Sony

Win the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and a Sony SmartBand SWR10 directly from Sony

yesterday, 20:06 | by Alan F.
How would you like to win the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact directly from Sony. As you might know, the Xperia...

Sony Xperia Z Ultra Google Play edition to get update to Android 4.4.3, according to Bluetooth SIG

Sony Xperia Z Ultra Google Play edition to get update to Android 4.4.3, according to Bluetooth SIG

2 days ago, 21:58 | by Alan F.
This past week, Sprint rolled out Android 4.4.3 for the Nexus 5. Which device is next to receive the...

Judge denies Rockstar's request to move trial against Google to Texas

Judge denies Rockstar's request to move trial against Google to Texas

4 days ago, 01:39 | by Alan F.
The patent trial sequel against Samsung isn't Apple's only appearance in a courtroom at the moment. With...

Sony Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z to receive KitKat update next month

Sony Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z to receive KitKat update next month

17 Apr 2014, 10:51 | by Alan F.
Good news for those sporting the Sony Xperia Z. According to its newly updated product pages, Sony plans...

Galaxy S5 vs Xperia Z2 camera samples compare the great outdoors and the murky indoors

Galaxy S5 vs Xperia Z2 camera samples compare the great outdoors and the murky indoors

16 Apr 2014, 03:12 | by Daniel P.
The Xperia Z2 and Galaxy S5 offer the highest resolution cameras in the Android world at the moment -...

Unannounced Sony D6603 caught running Android KitKat, remains surrounded by mystery

Unannounced Sony D6603 caught running Android KitKat, remains surrounded by mystery

15 Apr 2014, 16:14 | by Florin T.
It seems that the Sony D6603 shares many of its features with the Xperia Z2, although it has only 2GB...

The Sony QX10/Sony QX100 now focus when you press the shutter half way

The Sony QX10/Sony QX100 now focus when you press the shutter half way

15 Apr 2014, 09:31 | by Peter K.
Sony has released a new update for its detachable lens-style cameras, the Sony DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100,...

Report: Unlike most new smartphones, the Sony Xperia Z2 continues to be hit by shortages

Report: Unlike most new smartphones, the Sony Xperia Z2 continues to be hit by shortages

15 Apr 2014, 03:27 | by Alan F.
According to market sources, the Sony Xperia Z2 is continuing to experience shortages.The problem for...

Some pre-orders for the Sony Xperia Z2 in the U.K. to ship on Monday

Some pre-orders for the Sony Xperia Z2 in the U.K. to ship on Monday

13 Apr 2014, 10:09 | by Alan F.
It's a fabulous Sunday in the U.K. No, it has nothing to do with the weather, or the final score of the...

Hardware issues affecting Sony Xperia Z2 owners in Singapore

Hardware issues affecting Sony Xperia Z2 owners in Singapore

09 Apr 2014, 09:01 | by Alan F.
Much of the world has not been able to purchase the Sony Xperia Z2. Problems in procuring parts has forced...

The Xperia Z2 has liquid heat-pipe cooling technology

The Xperia Z2 has liquid heat-pipe cooling technology

09 Apr 2014, 03:37 | by Luis D.
A DigiTimes report revealed that Sony is the second smartphone vendor to adopt liquid heat-pipe cooling...

Sony SmartBand and LifeLog apps launched via Google Play

Sony SmartBand and LifeLog apps launched via Google Play

08 Apr 2014, 18:29 | by Florin T.
While the LifeLog and SmartBand apps are available as of now, the SmartBand wearable hasn't been properly...

Sony rumored to be delivering Windows Phone handsets in July

Sony rumored to be delivering Windows Phone handsets in July

08 Apr 2014, 10:42 | by Alan F.
According to Pierre Perron, head of Sony Mobile Europe, the manufacturer is talking to Microsoft about...

Sony Hong Kong now says Sony Xperia Z2 is delayed until June

Sony Hong Kong now says Sony Xperia Z2 is delayed until June

08 Apr 2014, 10:09 | by Alan F.
The delayed launch of the Sony Xperia Z2 has become a major problem for the Japanese manufacturer. After...

Sony Xperia Z2 climbs to the top of DxOMark's best smartphone camera ranking

Sony Xperia Z2 climbs to the top of DxOMark's best smartphone camera ranking

08 Apr 2014, 06:51 | by Chris P.
he folks behind DxOMark have already apparently gotten some hands-on time with the Xperia Z2, and its...

Sony acknowledges Xperia Z1 Compact LED flash problem, says the issue affected only a small number of phones

Sony acknowledges Xperia Z1 Compact LED flash problem, says the issue affected only a small number of phones

07 Apr 2014, 11:25 | by Florin T.
Th issue has been corrected in newer Xperia Z1 Compact handsets, but it looks like the small number of...

Wasteful or efficient? Check out our ranking of the world's most and least compact tablets relative to their screen size

Wasteful or efficient? Check out our ranking of the world's most and least compact tablets relative to their screen size

07 Apr 2014, 08:42 | by Chris P.
For the past two weeks now, we've working diligently in order to provide you with a more sublime aspect...

Sony is the number two smartphone manufacturer in India by value of sales, leap frogging over Apple

Sony is the number two smartphone manufacturer in India by value of sales, leap frogging over Apple

06 Apr 2014, 00:49 | by Alan F.
Samsung is the largest smartphone manufacturer in India. But when Sammy looks down, it no longer sees...

Sony's new contest can win you one of 51 Sony Xperia Z2 units being given away

Sony's new contest can win you one of 51 Sony Xperia Z2 units being given away

05 Apr 2014, 10:58 | by Alan F.
Half awake on this Saturday morning? We know how to wake you up. You can win a free Sony Xperia Z2 directly...

Sony Xperia G (D5103) makes appearance on Indonesia's POSTEL site

Sony Xperia G (D5103) makes appearance on Indonesia's POSTEL site

04 Apr 2014, 23:39 | by Alan F.
Indonesia's equivalent of the FCC, POSTEL, just placed the Sony D5103 up on its site. Back in February,...

Unlocked Sony Xperia Z1 released in the states with support for some U.S. LTE bands

Unlocked Sony Xperia Z1 released in the states with support for some U.S. LTE bands

04 Apr 2014, 22:55 | by Alan F.
Sony has started selling on its U.S. website, an unlocked version of the Sony Xperia Z1 that offers support...

Sony to fix Xperia Z Ultra, Z1, and Z1 C sound issues, Z2 Compact on the horizon?

Sony to fix Xperia Z Ultra, Z1, and Z1 C sound issues, Z2 Compact on the horizon?

03 Apr 2014, 07:08 | by Luis D.
Sony will fix a bug in the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for its Xperia Z Ultra, Z1, and Z1 Compact smartphones...

This is how big the Nokia Lumia 930 is compared to the competition

This is how big the Nokia Lumia 930 is compared to the competition

03 Apr 2014, 07:08 | by Ray S.
Whatever silicon goodness or ultra-mega-pixel shenanigans phone manufacturers may throw at us, size remains...

What method do you use for unlocking your phone or tablet's display?

What method do you use for unlocking your phone or tablet's display?

03 Apr 2014, 06:41 | by Daniel P.
LG recently introduced its secretive Knock Code display unlocking method, but there are numerous other...

Lumia 930 vs Xperia Z2 vs iPhone 5s: specs comparison

Lumia 930 vs Xperia Z2 vs iPhone 5s: specs comparison

02 Apr 2014, 14:08 | by Ray S.
Two of the heavy-hitters Nokia's new Lumia 930 will have have to face, once it gets released this June,...

Wasteful or efficient? Check out our ranking of the world's most and least compact phablets relative to their screen size

Wasteful or efficient? Check out our ranking of the world's most and least compact phablets relative to their screen size

02 Apr 2014, 07:22 | by Chris P.
Last week we finally got around to ranking manufacturers' flagships by how compact they are relative...

Sony Xperia Z2 is coming to North America in May

Sony Xperia Z2 is coming to North America in May

01 Apr 2014, 23:32 | by Alan F.
The Sony Xperia Z2 is coming to North America in May. That news comes directly from Sony, as the Japanese...

Sony Xperia Z2 gets disassembled – it's very easy to repair!

Sony Xperia Z2 gets disassembled – it's very easy to repair!

01 Apr 2014, 09:06 | by Peter K.
We already eyeballed the insides of both the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the HTC One (M8), and it seems that...

Mobile Olympics: phones with the best battery life

Mobile Olympics: phones with the best battery life

31 Mar 2014, 07:58 | by Daniel P.
We take another peak in our database of battery tests to see which phones offer much more endurance than...

Nokia Lumia 1520 tops our blind camera comparison while Nexus 5 ends up last; HTC One (M8) finishes sixth

Nokia Lumia 1520 tops our blind camera comparison while Nexus 5 ends up last; HTC One (M8) finishes sixth

31 Mar 2014, 05:03 | by Nick T.
Blind camera comparisons are a great indicator of which phone takes best photos. Bias is brought down...

Sony confirms delay in U.K. of SIM-free Sony Xperia Z2; phone won't be available until May

Sony confirms delay in U.K. of SIM-free Sony Xperia Z2; phone won't be available until May

28 Mar 2014, 10:55 | by Alan F.
Earlier this month, a couple of rumors suggested that Sony would be forced to delay the SIM-free version...

7 curious patents that could become reality – see what the major manufacturers might be working on

7 curious patents that could become reality – see what the major manufacturers might be working on

28 Mar 2014, 10:30 | by Peter K.
If you are curious to know what the major smartphone manufacturers might have in tow for us, look no...

Enter the Sony CP-W5 – a wireless Qi charger coupled with a 5,000mAh battery

Enter the Sony CP-W5 – a wireless Qi charger coupled with a 5,000mAh battery

28 Mar 2014, 10:13 | by Peter K.
The list of devices that support wireless charging is slowly increasing in size as more and more manufacturers...

Wasteful or efficient? Check out our ranking of the world's most and least compact flagships relative to their screen size

Wasteful or efficient? Check out our ranking of the world's most and least compact flagships relative to their screen size

28 Mar 2014, 07:38 | by Chris P.
For this pick, we set out to measure the screen-to-body ratio of pretty much every flagship we could...

2.5 GHz One M8 beats the pants off Galaxy S5, Xperia Z2 and G Pro 2 in benchmarks

2.5 GHz One M8 beats the pants off Galaxy S5, Xperia Z2 and G Pro 2 in benchmarks

27 Mar 2014, 07:23 | by Daniel P.
Uh, oh, we have a new king of the benchmarking hill, and it is the HTC One M8. No, not the 2.3 GHz US...

Poll results: Relative to a year ago, are you more or less interested in Android smartphones with a premium build?

Poll results: Relative to a year ago, are you more or less interested in Android smartphones with a premium build?

27 Mar 2014, 03:58 | by Daniel P.
We asked you earlier this week, whether you like the trend of premium chassis materials that we are witnessing...

Stereophonics: new HTC One M8 BoomSound speakers vs Xperia Z2 S-Force Front Surround

Stereophonics: new HTC One M8 BoomSound speakers vs Xperia Z2 S-Force Front Surround

27 Mar 2014, 03:14 | by Daniel P.
With the new One M8, HTC upped the ante in the stereo speakers department, saying that they are 30% more...

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S5 vs. HTC One M8, Sony Xperia Z2 and LG G Pro 2

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S5 vs. HTC One M8, Sony Xperia Z2 and LG G Pro 2

26 Mar 2014, 23:59 | by Florin T.
The S5, One M8, Xperia Z2 and G Pro 2 are four of this year's flagship smartphones - they're all brand...

Sony Xperia M receives update to Android 4.3

Sony Xperia M receives update to Android 4.3

26 Mar 2014, 23:56 | by Alan F.
If you own the Sony Xperia M, we just might have some good news for you. If you live in Poland, Belgium,...

Are services like HTC BlinkFeed and Zoe the only way to compete with Apple and Samsung?

Are services like HTC BlinkFeed and Zoe the only way to compete with Apple and Samsung?

26 Mar 2014, 19:07 | by Michael H.
Yesterday was absolutely filled to the brim with HTC One (M8) news, just as you would expect from the...

Front-facing camera comparison: LG G Pro 2 vs LG G2, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S4, HTC One (2013), Xperia Z1, iPhone 5s, and Nexus 5

Front-facing camera comparison: LG G Pro 2 vs LG G2, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S4, HTC One (2013), Xperia Z1, iPhone 5s, and Nexus 5

26 Mar 2014, 10:35 | by Chris P.
Today, we're pitting the front-facing cameras of eight major flagships currently on the market against...

The Samsung Gear Fit wearable is powered by neither Android, nor Tizen – enter the RTOS

The Samsung Gear Fit wearable is powered by neither Android, nor Tizen – enter the RTOS

26 Mar 2014, 10:08 | by Peter K.
The Gear Fit, one of the several hot wearables that Samsung announced at MWC in Barcelona, won't be running...

Sony: the door to Android Wear is not closed

Sony: the door to Android Wear is not closed

25 Mar 2014, 22:45 | by Florin T.
While Sony is currently concentrating on its SmartWatch 2 and SmartBand, it doesn't rule out the possibility...

Is the Sony Xperia Z2 coming to Verizon as an exclusive?

Is the Sony Xperia Z2 coming to Verizon as an exclusive?

25 Mar 2014, 14:34 | by Alan F.
Now that the new HTC One (M8) has been introduced and is available at Verizon, customers of the nation's...

HTC One (M8) vs Sony Xperia Z2 screen comparison video

HTC One (M8) vs Sony Xperia Z2 screen comparison video

25 Mar 2014, 12:52 | by Daniel P.
We already gave you the scientific proof that the HTC One (M8) has a vibrant screen that is somewhat...

Sony Xperia Z2 vs HTC One (M8): preliminary comparison

Sony Xperia Z2 vs HTC One (M8): preliminary comparison

25 Mar 2014, 11:12 | by Nick T.
The Xperia Z2 is Sony's greatest smartphone yet. It is sleek, powerful, and equipped with a very capable...

HTC Sense 6 vs Samsung TouchWiz vs Sony Xperia: UI comparison

HTC Sense 6 vs Samsung TouchWiz vs Sony Xperia: UI comparison

25 Mar 2014, 10:51 | by Chris P.
The new Sense UI is very bright and colorful, unlike the almost metallic look and feel of the previous...

HTC One (M8) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z2 vs Note 3 vs HTC One vs Galaxy S4 vs Xperia Z1 vs iPhone 5s: size comparison

HTC One (M8) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z2 vs Note 3 vs HTC One vs Galaxy S4 vs Xperia Z1 vs iPhone 5s: size comparison

25 Mar 2014, 10:15 | by Chris P.
The HTC One 2014 is out, its specs are out, and its feature set is now also known. Oh, and it's finally...

HTC One (M8) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z2: specs comparison

HTC One (M8) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z2: specs comparison

25 Mar 2014, 10:15 | by Chris P.
The time has come for HTC to come forth with its new One flagship, and remove whatever lingering doubt...

Sony's Xperia Z2 tops the Basemark OS II system-wide performance benchmarking suite, dethrones the new HTC One

Sony's Xperia Z2 tops the Basemark OS II system-wide performance benchmarking suite, dethrones the new HTC One

25 Mar 2014, 09:04 | by Chris P.
Just yesterday, the soon-to-be-announced new HTC One topped Rightware's Basemark OS II system-wide performance...

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