Sony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia Z users will soon get a taste of Android's 5.0.2 Lollipop update. Read more here!
Sony confirmed that owners of the popular Xperia Z smartphone will be getting a new version of Android before 2013 is over. That's right folks, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean has been scheduled for a December rollout.
Every time a new Android version is released, it always sets off the same question: will and when will my device receive the upgrade? OEMS and carriers are usually pretty iffy when it comes to providing information such as this, but luckily for Sony smartphone users, the Japanese electronics manufacturer has released a list of phones confirmed for Android 4.4 KitKat.
It's not Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, but Sony Xperia Z owners can now grab a new software update over the air.
Sony has been ramping up its efforts to keep its lineup up to date, and the flagship Xperia Z smartphone is one of the latest recipients of a brand new software update. It's not a new Android version, but a patch has now been released to Xperia Zs worldwide.
The Sony Xperia Z was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show 2013 and it made a big splash - literally. The Xperia Z was IP55 and IP57 certified to be dust and water resistant up to 1 meter underwater for 30 minutes, so myriad fishbowl and glass-of-water dunk tests soon ensued.
A custom made ROM has surfaced based on the rumors about the Honami's features.
The update will fix some errors in the recent 4.2.2 upgrade and improve performance.
Sony's popular Xperia Z smartphone is still in the midst of receiving Android 4.2.2, but that hasn't stopped Sony from officially coming out and confirming Android 4.3 will land on the smartphone in the future.
Sony's popular Xperia Z smartphone is finally available for purchase on U.S. shores. Starting Wednesday, U.S. carrier T-Mobile began shipping out the Xperia Z to its customers.
Sony's popular waterproof Android smartphone, the Xperia Z, will finally be coming to the United States. T-Mobile announced today that the handset will go on sale through the carrier July 17 with upfront cost of $99.99.
The Sony Xperia Z is still in the midst of receiving its dosage of Android 4.2.2 around the world, but one avid developer is already on the next page. That's right Xperia Z owners, there's an Android 4.3 ROM available for download.
Despite the Android smartphone market becoming increasingly crowded with worthy competitors, there are still a few that manage to stand head and shoulders above the competitors. Samsung's Galaxy S4 and Sony's Xperia Z are two such handsets - here's a look at how the two stack up against each other.
On Tuesday, June 25, the same day Sony announced its new 6.4-inch phablet version of the Xperia Z, called the Xperia Z Ultra, Sony also announced new or upgraded NFC accessories, which might make actually using a behemoth phablet more practical: the SmartWatch 2 and the SBH52, a Bluetooth mini handset for music and phone calls.
It looks like Sony Xperia Z owners are finally getting a long overdue promise: Android 4.2.2. According to various reports, it seems that Xperia Zs in certain regions around the world are receiving Android 4.2.2 over the air (OTA).
