Xperia M2, M2 Aqua 18.3.C.0.40 firmware certified

All Xperia M2, M2 Aqua users are informed that a new firmware 18.3.c.0.40 has been certified by PTCRB for D2303 and D2403. It’s just a minor update and some bug fixes are expected. Only change is in the build no as compared to previous 18.3.C.0.37 firmware, while the Android version remains the same i.e 4.4.2 KitKat.

Some Xperia M2 Auqa users are reporting that they are getting 18.3.C.0.39 firmware update on their handsets. We will update soon details about 18.3.C.0.39 firmware.

18.3.C.0.40 Firmware

Check the 18.3.C.0.40 firmware certification for D2303, Xperia M2.

Xperia M2 Aqua 18.3.c.0.40 Firmware

Check the 18.3.C.0.40 firmware certification for D2403, Xperia M2 Aqua.

18.3.C.0.40 firmware certification for D2403.

We will keep you updated as firmware rollout starts. If you have got 18.3.C.0.39 firmware update on your handset, let us know.

If you are facing any issues on current firmware then drop a comment below.

Thanks Ben for the Tip!

How to Root Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact – Install CWM recovery

Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact has just been out in market and it has not been a very long since users got their hands on it and both devices have achieved root and CWM recovery is now available for installation. Demerit of present method of rooting is that bootloader needs to be unlocked otherwise it can’t be done.

Xperia Z3 D6XX and Xperia Z3 Compact D58XX are compatible with the below posted method. Keep in mind that unlocking bootloader will void your device’s warranty so proceed at your own risk. Camera is working after unlocking bootloader so no issues about it.

How to Root Xperia Z3

To root Xperia Z3 you must be on stock android 4.4.4 23.0.A.2.93 firmware , unlocked bootloader, working fastboot. Remember adb is not working in recovery for the time being.  To unlock bootloader visit here.

You need to flash the kernel ( Download Z3_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_v01_FW-93.img ) first. Detailed Steps mentioned by XDA dev DooMLoRD here.

how to Root Xperia Z3

To enter in recovery when Sony logo comes and LED light turns pink/amber/orange keep on pressing Volume Up button.

After you are done with flashing kernel, now let’ see how to root Xperia Z3. Follow these steps to root your Xperia Z3.

Root Xperia Z3 23.0.A.2.93 firmware

How to Root Xperia Z3 Compact

To root Xperia Z3 Compact you must be on stock android 4.4.4 23.0.A.2.105 firmware , unlocked bootloader, working fastboot. You will get CWM recovery 6.0.4.7.

You need to flash the kernel ( Download Z3c_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_v01_FW-105.img ) first. Detailed Steps mentioned by XDA dev DooMLoRD here.

How to Root Xperia Z3 Compact

One you are done with flashing kernel, now to root your Xperia Z3 Compact follow these steps.

Do let us know if you have successfully rooted your Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact. Drop your comments below.

Kudos to XDA dev DooMLoRD 🙂

Download Nokia HERE Maps Beta v1.0 for Xperia devices

Lately Nokia promised to release Nokia HERE Maps Beta version and navigation system for android on a few selected manufacturers but now the apk file of Nokia HERE Maps has been leaked online. Nokia HERE Maps are compatible with a wide range of android devices running android 4.0+. We have tested the Nokia HERE Maps and offline navigation on Xperia devices and it works great.

Nokia HERE Maps allows you to download the maps for various regions which you can access offline, to do so you need to sign up with service via regular email account or via Facebook ( No Google account needed ).

Nokia HERE Maps

Download Nokia HERE Maps apk from below and install normally. It works on non rooted devices also.

Download HERE_Beta_com.here.app.maps_1.0beta_124.apk

After downloading the maps, download the maps of your concerned region.

Nokia HERE Maps apk

Nokia HERE Maps Beta v1.0

Download Nokia HERE Maps Beta v1.0

Nokia HERE Maps Navigation voice drive

Nokia HERE Maps for Xperia

Nokia HERE Maps navigation India

Nokia HERE Maps version 1.0.124 beta wk36

Check Nokia HERE Maps in action in below video.

Let us know if Nokia HERE Maps work on your device. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Love Pink, REDlow theme

Today we are sharing two more customized Xperia themes for rooted Xperia users. To install the themes you must have android 4.3+ version running on your device. Xperia Love Pink theme is a bit girly styled theme, following pink as the ascent color while Xperia REDlow theme follows red color UI.

Both mentioned themes will not work on non rooted devices, though Xperia Love Pink theme may work. You get customized system UI in both the themes

Xperia Love Pink Theme

Download Xperia Love Pink theme from below given Play Store link.

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

Xperia Love Pink theme

Download Xperia Love Pink Theme

Xperia REDlow theme

Download Xperia REDlow theme from below given Play Store Link.

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

Xperia REDlow theme

Download Xperia REDlow theme

Let us know if you like the themes, drop your comments below.

Xperia T3 D5103 18.1.A.1.23 firmware certified

All the fellow Xperia T3 users are informed that a new firmware 18.1.a.1.23 has been certified by PTCRB for D5103 recently. Android version remains the same, only change is in the build no and slight improvements from previous firmware i.e 18.1.a.1.21 are expected. It may roll in certain regions only ( can be a carrier update also though not certified for other variants of device ).

At present Xperia T3 enjoys android 4.4.2 18.1.A.1.21, 18.2.A.1.18 firmware build. Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet are also on android 4.4.2 version for the time being though Sony has updated Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra to android 4.4.4 and Xperia T2 Ultra to android 4.4.3.

18.1.A.1.23  firmware

Below you can see the certification details of 18.1.A.1.23 firmware on PTCRB.

18.1.A.1.23  firmware

We will keep you posted as soon the new certified firmware starts rolling.

If you are having any problem on your present firmware let us know, drop your comments below.

Thanks Ben for the Tip!

Install Xperia Z3 Backup & restore App port

Sony Xperia Z3 is now officially available in many regions of the world and before it’s official release in the market we saw many Xperia Z3 system apps ports. Today we are sharing Xperia Z3 Backup & restore App port which has all new UI of Sony’s backup and & restore app as compared to present version of the app.

Xperia Z3 Backup & restore App port need rooted Xperia handset running android 4.2 Jelly Bean atleast ( If you are not able to install the app then you might need SuperUser Mod installed with DeOdexed ROM ). Automatic Backup’s feature added in the newer version.

Xperia Z3 Backup & restore App port

Download Xperia Z3 Backup & restore App from below and install like a normal apk.

Download SyncHub.apk

Xperia Z3 Backup & restore App port

Xperia Z3 Backup & restore apk

Let us know if it works on your Xperia device, drop your comments below.

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White Xperia Z3 vs Z3 Compact Comparison photos – Size, Thickness, Design

Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact are now available in may regions of the world and recently Sony had an event in India launching both devices exclusively. We managed to capture some hands on White Xperia Z3 vs Z3 Compact Size Comparison photos where you will see the difference in contrast of white color body frame of both devices and the thickness comparison.

Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact are somewhat similar device when it comes to most inner hardware configurations like Snapdragon 801 2.5 GHz quad core processor, Adreno 330 GPU, same IP certifications, 20.7 MP rear camera and 2.2 MP front cam, 16 GB internal memory. Where lies the main difference is in screen size, weight, dimensions, battery power and RAM.

Let’s see hands on White Xperia Z3 vs Z3 Compact Comparison pics where we have focused mainly on size and thickness comparison. There is a slight difference in the contrast of white color frame of both devices.

White Xperia Z3 vs Z3 Compact Comparison

Xperia Z3 is 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm in dimension while Xperia Z3 Compact is 127 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm.

White Xperia Z3 vs Z3 Compact Comparison

If you have noticed in above pic that speaker grill of Xperia Z3 is in black color while Xperia Z3 is in white color, though both having white color body frame.

White Xperia Z3 vs Z3 Compact

Xperia Z3 speaker grill

Location of sensors and front camera in both devices are different.

Xperia Z3 vs Z3 Compact

Location of 3.5 mm headphone jack is also different in both devices.

White Xperia Z3 Compact vs Z3

Xperia Z3 3.5 mm headphone jack location

Xperia Z3 Compact 3.5 m headphone port

3.5 mm headphone port location Xperia Z3 vs Z3 Compact

Location of secondary microphone is different in both devices.

Xperia Z3 vs Z3 Compact Size comparison

Xperia Z3 vs Z3 Compact size

Xperia Z3 is 146 mm long while Xperia Z3 Compact is 127 mm long.

Xperia Z3 Compact Size comparison against Z3

Xperia Z3 is 7.3 mm thin while Xperia Z3 Compact is 8.6 mm thick, you can see the difference.

Xperia Z3 Thickness vs Z3 Compact

Xperia Z3 Compact Thickness 8.6 mm

Elegant White Xperia Z3 compact hands on

Z3 Compact thickness vs Xperia Z3

White Xperia Z3 thickness 7.3 mm

White color contrast different between Z3 and Z3 Compact

Xperia Z3 vs Z3 Compact Thickness

White Xperia Z3 thickness vs Z3 Compact comparison

Xperia Z3 rear side hands on

Presence of LED flash in both phones are at different location.

Xperia Z3 vs Xperia Z3 Camera

20.7 MP rear camera comparison Xperia Z3 vs Z3 Compact

Xperia Z3 vs Z3 Compact White Color difference

Buy Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact in India

What say guys which one you are looking to buy in India ? Xperia Z3 Compact is truly a beautiful device especially the white unit, while moving from Xperia Z2 to Xperia Z3 will not be a good idea if you ask us.

Check the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact listing on Flipkart in India to buy at discounted price of Rs 49990 and Rs 42990 respectively.

Will you buying one this time or you want to wait for Xperia Z4 series, let us know. Like the above post, drop your comments below.

Flipkart lists Xperia Z3 for Rs 49990, Z3 Compact for Rs 42990 in India

Sony India has officially launched Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact in India at a hefty price tag of Rs 51990 ($850) and Rs 44990 ($735) respectively. Xperia Z3 is launched in white, black and copper color while Xperia Z3 Compact is available in red, black, white and green color. Both phones are available for purchase from official Sony Xperia stores whereas online retailer Flipkart has listed it in India for pre-order.

Flipkart will start shipping Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact in India from 30th Spetember, so for the time being Xperia Z3 is available at a special discounted price tag of Rs 49990 and Xperia Z3 Compact at Rs 42990.

Xperia Z3 for Rs 49990

Order Xperia Z3 for Rs 49990 from Flipkart, available in all colors.

Buy Xperia Z3 from Flipkart at Rs 49990 – Black Color

Buy Xperia Z3 from Flipkart at Rs 49990 – White Color

Buy Xperia Z3 from Flipkart at Rs 49990 – Copper Color

Xperia Z3 for Rs 49990 Flipkart

Xperia Z3 Compact for Rs 42990

Order Xperia Z3 Compact for Rs 42990 from Flipkart, available in all colors.

Buy Xperia Z3 Compact from Flipkart at Rs 42990 – Black Color

Buy Xperia Z3 Compact from Flipkart at Rs 42990 – White Color

Buy Xperia Z3 Compact from Flipkart at Rs 42990 – Green Color

Buy Xperia Z3 Compact from Flipkart at Rs 42990 – Red Color

Xperia Z3 Compact for Rs 42990 Flipkart

We tested Xperia Z3 Compact for hands on and it surely is a wonderful device you may fall in love with.

Xperia Z3 is a nice choice if you are moving from older Xperia “Z” series handsets but if you are using Xperia Z2, do think twice before buying it.

Are you going to buy Xperia Z3 or Xperia Z3 Compact in India, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Install customized Xperia Skull Theme

While browsing through dev section at XDA, this Xperia Skull theme caught our attention. Xperia Skull Theme is for rooted Xperia users running android 4.3 Jelly Bean on android 4.4 KitKat. Xperia Skull Theme presents customized home screen and lock screen wallpapers, skull shaped home button and Android L styled soft navigation keys, buttons and green as ascent color of the theme.

You also get customized Xperia Home and Google Now. You may need SuperUser Mod also to install the theme. It will not work on non rooted Xperia handsets.

Xperia Skull Theme

Download Xperia Skull Theme apk from below, install normally or try pushing in system/app folder with permissions rw- r– r– and reboot.

Download skulltheme.apk

Xperia Skull Theme

Xperia Skull Theme apk

Download Xperia Skull Theme

Like the theme, let us know. Drop your comments below.

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Info Eye 1.6.07 app update rolling – Recognizes Brand Logos

A new update to Sony Social Smart Camera add on Info eye is rolling now in the form of 1.6.07 version ( an update over older 1.4.10 version ) which now brings major changes to the app. Info eye 1.6.07 app update now recognizes brand logos and more details about the company, landmark support has been expanded significantly to included support of the world.

Info eye 1.6.07 app allows you to track capture photos of packaged products from various categories. Update also brings usual bug fixing and performance enhancement.

Info eye 1.6.07 app update

Info eye 1.6.07 app update is available as an OTA update, check the update center app to look for notification. Update size is 20.7 MB.

Download InfoEye.apk

Info eye 1.6.07 apk

Info Eye 1.6.07

Do try the logo recognizing feature of the app, it is fun and works for many known logos around the world.

Let us know if you find any trouble in using the app’s new update. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Ben for the Tip!

Xperia Z3 Underwater unboxing video – World’s first

For the first time someone has unboxed a smartphone under the water and that smartphone is Sony’s Xperia Z3. Carphone Warehouse has come up with an Xperia Z3 Underwater unboxing video where they unboxed the phone like it is being done usually but the surrounding environment was water. Xperia Z3 is IP65/68 certified device which makes it the best water resistant device ever being produced by Sony yet.

Xperia Z3’s IP65/68 characteristics helped it getting no damage under water but surely other box accessories would have been damaged obviously. In the video you can see person taking pics under water.

[ VIDEO ] Xperia Z3 Underwater Unboxing

Do not perform the similar unboxing with your device under similar conditions, it may damage your device.

It is clearly visible that Sony has done a pretty good job with the water resistant abilities of Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact.

Enjoyed the video, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Ben for the Tip!

Sony Ninja theme 1.0.9 for AR Effect app launched

Just now we saw AR fun and Sticker Creator app from Sony hitting Play Store and now a new theme for Sony AR Effect Camera app “Ninja” has been released on Play Store. To install Sony Ninja theme you must have Sony Social Smart Camera app and AR Effect app v3.1.1 or higher installed on your device.

Sony Ninja theme helps you put on special character like swordsmanship, skill with caltrops and water techniques. You can drag the position of animations and tap on them to change their action.

Sony Ninja theme

Download Sony Ninja theme from Play Store.

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

Sony Ninja theme

Sony Ninja theme apk

If you are unable to download from Play Store, use the below link to download manually.

Download areffect-ninja-theme.apk

Like the new Sony Ninja theme, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Ben for the Tip!

Sony Sticker Creator 1.0.4 app launched on Play Store – Create your personalized stickers!

Sony AR fun app was made available on Play Store today and now another app Sticker Creator 1.0.4 is available on Play Store which allows you to create your own customized stickers from the camera view finder. You can either import already created stickers or create your own stickers and decorate your captured pics.

You need Sony Social Smart Camera app and android 4.2+ to install Sticker Creator app on your device. To create stickers, enclose the area you want to create as sticker, clip it, add border effects to clipped sticker and save it.

Sony Sticker Creator 1.0.4 app

Download Sony Sticker Creator 1.0.4 app from Play Store.

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

Sony Sticker Creator 1.0.4 app

Sticker Creator 1.0.4

Download Sticker Creator 1.0.4 app

Sticker Creator 1.0.4 apk

If you are not able to download the app from Play Store, download it from below mentioned link.

Download StickerCreator.apk

Install Sticker Creator app on your device and let us know if you find it useful. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Ben for the Tip!

Sony AR Fun 2.0.10 app available on Play Store

Sony Social Smart Camera add on AR Fun app which was first spotted on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact is now available on Play Store. AR Fun app let you customize your pics and videos in a funny way. It allows you to virtually put different 3D objects on the pictures captured.

Sony explains “Sony’s FACE RECOGNITION Technology and SmartAR* Engine automatically detect faces and 3D environments and decorate them with fun AR items“. You need Sony Social Smart Camera app and android 4.2+ running on your device to install the app.

AR Fun 2.0.10 app

Download AR Fun 2.0.10 app from Play Store.

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

AR Fun 2.0.10 apk

AR Fun 2.0.10 app

If you are unable to download the app from Play Store, download the apk from below.

Download ARFun2.0.10.apk

How to use AR fun app ?

  • Open the AR Fun app.
  • From Action palette, choose any desired 3D object.
  • You can draw/flick anything on camera viewfinder.
  • Drag objects.

Download AR fun app on your device and start customizing your pics and videos. Drop your comments below if have any questions.

Thanks Ben for the update!

Install Xperia Colorful, Nature, MaxRed Theme

Various customized Xperia Themes have hit Play Store recently viz. Xperia Colorful, Nature, MaxRed Theme. Xperia Colorful Theme is a paid theme while Xperia Nature and Xperia MaxRed theme are the free ones. All the three themes are for rooted Xperia users only ( preferably with SuperUser Mod installed ones ).

You need to have Jelly Bean and KitKat android version on your device to install the themes. Download the themes from below link, no free links are being provided here.

Xperia Colorful Theme

Download the theme from below Play Store link.

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

Xperia Colorful Theme

Download Xperia Colorful Theme apk

Xperia Nature Theme

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

Xperia Nature Theme apk

Xperia MaxRed Theme

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

Xperia MaxRed Theme apk

Download Xperia MaxRed Theme

Let us know if you like the themes, drop your comments below.

Sony TrackID TV 1.7.B.3.0 app updated on Play Store

Sony has updated TrackID TV app to newer version 1.7.B.3.0 on Play Store which is major update. TrackID TV 1.7.B.3.0 app update brings feature of saving user data in the cloud using Facebook account, earn badges dependent on what is being watched, online history, statistics on the basis of usage of app and usual bugs fixes and performance enhancement.

TrackID TV 1.7.B.3.0 update is 7.6 MB in size, compatible with devices running android 4.0.3+. TrackID TV app helps you getting full information about what serial you are watching on TV and many other questions regarding it.

TrackID TV 1.7.B.3.0 app

Download the app from below mentioned Play Store link.

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

TrackID TV 1.7.B.3.0 app

Download the TrackID TV 1.7.B.3.0.apk manually if you are unable to download it from Play Store.

Download TrackIDTV1.7.B.3.0.apk

Download TrackID TV 1.7.B.3.0 apk

If you have missed, recently Sony also rolled Video Unlimited 13.1.B.0.5 appMovie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 appWalkman 8.4.A.4.4 app , Movies 7.3.A.0.2 app and Album 6.3.A.0.12 app update.

Drop your comments below if you face any bugs in the new TrackID TV 1.7.B.3.0 app.

Sony Video Unlimited 13.1.B.0.5 app update rolling

Sony has updated Video Unlimited app to newer version 13.1.B.0.5 which brings a noticeable change in the layout of titles list. Video Unlimited 13.1.B.0.5 update is not seen on any of the Xperia “Z” series handsets yet. Other changelog includes option to purchase and rent videos from thousands of videos available.

Video Unlimited 13.1.B.0.5 app update is available via Sony Update Center app only, look for a notification there. Size of update is 10.5 MB. Video Unlimited app works only in selected regions of the world.

Video Unlimited 13.1.B.0.5 update

Download the Video Unlimited 13.1.B.0.5 apk if you haven’t got it yet.

Download com.sony.snei.vu-2.apk

Video Unlimited 13.1.B.0.5 apk

If you have missed, recently Sony also rolled Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 appWalkman 8.4.A.4.4 app , Movies 7.3.A.0.2 app and Album 6.3.A.0.12 app update.

Let us know if you find any other noticeable change in new Video Unlimited 13.1.B.0.5 app update. Drop your comments below.

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Sony India sending Xperia Z3 Launch Press Invites – Event on 25 Sept 2.15 PM at New Delhi

Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact are finally coming to India as Sony India has started sending press invites for the launch of their latest Xperia flagship series in India on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at 2:15 p.m, New Delhi.

Mr. Kenichiro Hibi, Managing Director, Sony India, will address the press conference just like the last time he did when Xperia Z2 was launched. It is believed that for the time being only Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact will be unveiled and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact and Sony SmartWatch 3 will come later at the end of this year.

Xperia Z3 launch event on 25 Sept in India

Below you can see the new copy pf press invite which Sony India sent to GizmoBolt Team which says “The Time to Demand great is coming#DemandGreat

[ UPDATE ] Timing of event has been changed to 2.15 PM now from 12.30 PM now.

Xperia Z3 launch event on 25 Sept in India

Xperia Z3 Price in India is still not revealed yet, at the time of writing this article, Xperia Z2 stands at Rs 45990 i.e. $756 as mentioned on Sony India site so we are expecting Xperia Z3 to hit price tag of Rs 49990 ( Rs 50000 / $821 ) or somewhat around it. Rs 5000 / $82 price difference is expected to be there between Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact

4g LTE model of Xperia Z3 will be hitting Indian market this time.

We will be live blogging the event as it take place on 25 Sept and hands on Xperia Z3 will follow up. Drop your comments below if you have anything to ask.

[ DEAL ALERT ] DOOGEE TURBO2 DG900 with 8 MP front cam available for $222 now

Are you looking for an affordable android handset, well if yes then you should take a look at DOOGEE TURBO2 DG900. It has 5″ FHD IPS display packed in a 6.9 mm thin frame powered by 1.7 GHz MTK6592 Cortex-A7, Octa Core processor with Mali-400 MP GPU. It supports 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage ( expandable upto 64 GB via micro SD card ).

DOOGEE TURBO2 DG900 has 13 MP rear cam ( IMX135 Sony’s Sensor ) and 8 MP front cam. It supports 2500 mAh battery. It is weighing 180 grams ( a bit bulky ) and dimensions are as follows 143 x 72.6 x 6.9 mm. You get android 4.4 KitKat out of the box.

DOOGEE TURBO2 DG900

DOOGEE TURBO2 DG900 is available for $222 from online retailer GearBest.

DOOGEE TURBO2 DG900 specifications

DOOGEE TURBO2 DG900 Specifications 

If you have a low budget then DOOGEE TURBO2 DG900 fits great in budget android smartphone category packed with great specifications.

Drop your comments below if you have used DOOGEE TURBO2 DG900 or planning to buy.

Install Xperia XYellow, Macaw, Love Nest Theme

Yesterday we shared two Android L based theme viz. Xperia Abstract LIME and Galardo Theme and today we are sharing Xperia XYellow, Macaw, Love Nest Theme recently updated on Play Store. Both rooted and non rooted Xperia users can install these themes if concerned handset is running on Jelly Bean and KitKat.

Xperia XYellow Theme is for rooted Xperia users only with SuperUser Mod installed while Xperia Macaw and Love Nest Theme works on non rooted handsets also.

Xperia XYellow Theme

Download Xperia XYellow Theme from below Play Store link

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

Xperia XYellow Theme

Download Xperia XYellow Theme

Xperia Macaw Theme

Download Xperia Macaw Theme from below Play Store link

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

Xperia Macaw Theme

Xperia Love Nest Theme

Download Xperia LoveNest Theme from below Play Store link

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

Xperia Love Nest Theme

Try to install above themes on your device, let us know if they work as mentioned. Drop your comments below.

Android L based Xperia Abstract LIME, Galardo Theme

Two new Android L based Xperia themes hit Play Store recently viz. Xperia Abstract LIME theme and Xperia Galardo theme for rooted as well as non rooted Jelly Bean and KitKat users respectively. Both themes are free themes and follows the android L style in theme framework along with the navigation icons.

Both theme changes homescreen and lockscreen wallpapers, system resources, navigation and status bar and ascent color of the theme. Xperia Abstract LIME theme follows lime color and Xperia Galardo theme in system UI. You need root to install on Jelly Bean running Xperia devices and on KitKat running devices no root is required.

Xperia Abstract LIME theme

Download Xperia Abstract LIME theme from Play Store from below link.

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

Xperia Abstract LIME Theme

Xperia Galardo theme

Download Xperia Galardo theme from Play Store from below link.

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

Xperia Galardo Theme

Let us know if you like the themes, drop your comments below.

Sony AR effect 3.1.10 app updated on Play Store

Sony Social Camera app AR effect has been updated to newer version 3.1.10 which brings indication via get more button to indicate the number of new themes available for the app along with usual bug fixes and performance enhancement. AR Effect app version varies from device to device.

To use AR effect app you must have Sony Social Camera Apps installed, the app allows you to put various different scenes on the photos captured via both rear and front cam.

Sony AR effect 3.1.10 app

Download Sony AR effect 3.1.10 app from Play Store.

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

Sony AR effect 3.1.10 app apk

If you notice any new theme on your AR Effect app which was not available before, notify us.

Install the app on your device and let us know if you face any bugs. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Ben for the Tip!

Sony SmartEyeglass SDK “Developer Preview” released – coming in March 2015

Sony SmartEyeglass prototype which was shown at CES 2014, a competitor to Google Glass; is getting its first SDK “Developer Preview” getting released from Sony today. Sony defines SmartEyeglass as a “transparent lens eyewear that connects with compatible smartphones to superimpose information such as text, symbols, and images, onto the user’s field of view“.

Sony SmartEyeglass is fitted with technologies like a CMOS image sensor with 3 MP camera  ( VGA resolution for movie recording ), an accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, brightness sensor and a microphone. Sony will be shipping SmartEyeglass hardware kit by the end of March 2015 so that developers could get their hands on for development as reported by TheVerge.

Sony SmartEyeglass development

Official wording from Sony on Sony SmartEyeglass SDK “Developer Preview” release.

This is about going beyond hardware” said Hiroshi Mukawa, Head of the SmartEyeglass Project, Sony Corporation. “Our thinking is to match external creativity with in-house innovation to truly stretch the capability of the products we create – releasing the SDK early means that both our industry’s most established and up-and-coming developers will help shape what SmartEyeglass is capable of.”

Sony SmartEyeglass development prototype

Person wearing Sony SmartEyeglass development prototype

SmartEyeglass prototype specifications

SmartEyeglass prototype specifications

Sony SmartEyeglass prototype – component layout

Sony SmartEyeglass prototype - component layout

Sony SmartEyeglass software architecture

Sony SmartEyeglass software architecture

Sony SmartEyeglass in action

If you are a developer, head to Sony Developer World and grab the SDK.

It is us or you are also thinking that Sony SmartEyeglass prototype is awkwardly designed and bulky as compared to Google Glass. What do you think, drop your comments below.

Source – Sony Blog

Sony Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 app update rolling

Sony has updated Movie Creator app to version 2.1.A.0.4 today from older 2.1.A.0.4 version. Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 app update allows you to now change the background music of any highlight video stored on your device. New graphic patterns are available for title of highlight movie. You can now change a photo or a movie in highlight video as per the changelog mentioned by Sony.

Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 app size is 10 MB, go to update center app and look for a notification to download it. Earlier today Sony also rolled Walkman 8.4.A.4.4 appAlbum 6.3.A.0.12 app and Movies 7.3.A.0.2 app update.

Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 app

It is confirmed rolling on Android 4.2+ running Xperia handsets.

Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 apk

Download Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 apk

If you haven’t got the update yet, download apk from below and install like a normal apk.

Download SomcMovieCreatorRmm.apk

Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4 app

Movie Creator 2.1.A.0.4

Let us know if you are facing any issues in making your highlight video using Movie Creator app. Drop your comments below.