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Sony reveals when to expect Android 9 Pie update and what phones will get it

By Cosmin Vasile

Published: Aug 16, 2018, 2:58 PM

Sony reveals when to expect Android 9 Pie update and what phones will get it

Sony Mobile is the newest handset manufacturer to provide information about its Android 9 Pie update roadmap. Last week, information claiming to be official stated that the Japanese company plans to update six Xperia smartphones to Android 9 Pie.

Today, Sony Mobile announced when customers can expect the first Android 9 Pie updates to drop and what phones will actually get it. So, the first wave of smartphones will receive the major Android OS update starting November: Xperia XZ2, Xperia XZ2 Premium, Xperia XZ2 Compact, Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1, and Xperia XZ1 Compact.

The second wave of Sony smartphones will receive Android 9 Pie updates in early 2019: Xperia XA2, Xperia XA2 Ultra, and Xperia XA2 Plus. And that's just about it, these are the only smartphones Sony plans to update to Android 9 Pie in the coming months.

Sony also published a helpful infographic that provides customers with in-depth information about how a new Android rollout works, and its journey from Google to the Xperia smartphones, which you can find at the source link below.

source: Sony Mobile

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.