Xperia M2 Aqua 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware Android 4.4.4 KitKat rolling

A few days back Sony unexpectedly rolled android 4.4.4 firmware update for Xperia M2 ( D2303 and D2306 ) and now the same 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware is also rolling for Xperia M2 Aqua D2403. 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware is rolling via PC Companion and is confirmed in regions like Malaysia, Russia, Indonesia, Thailand.

Audio delay bug is fixed on 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware update. Android 4.4.4 update is not seen on Xperia M2 Dual yet thought its open source archive build has already been released by Sony.

Xperia M2 Aqua 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware

Below you can see various customizations on which 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware has been released for Xperia M2 Aqua.

Download 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware ftf

If you haven’t got the 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware update yet, download 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware ftf from below and flash it using flashtool.

For D2403

Download D2403_18.3.1.C.0.21_RU.ftf

Do share your views on Xperia M2 Aqua Android 4.4.4 update. Drop your comments below.

ftf via Jozinek | Thanks for the tip, Ben!

Install Xperia Christmas Theme for Android 4.3+ devices

Festive season has started, it’s November end today and December will mark its beginning from tomorrow, around this today we are sharing Xperia Christmas Theme. To install Xperia Christmas Theme you need android 4.3+ Xperia handset ( works on booth rooted as well as non rooted handsets ).

Xperia Christmas Theme gives you customized Christmas related navigation icons, home screen and lock screen wallpapers, themed system UI with green ascent color, grey colored status bar.

Xperia Christmas Theme

NOTE : Developer of themes got in touch with us, now all themes have been made paid by him.

Download Xperia Christmas Theme from below Play Store Link.

Xperia Christmas Theme Demo Video

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

Install Pure Xperia MaTeRiaL Blue Theme with Icons Pack

Pure Xperia MaTeRiaL Blue Theme is a theme inspired from Google’s android 5.0 Material Design UI. You get material design UI with blue icons, white status bar icons, blue status bar, Android 5.0 style navigation keys, material design slider, Android Lollipop camera icons in automatic and manual mode, Lollipop clock icons etc.

You need rooted Xperia handset running Android 4.3+ Jelly Bean or KitKat with SuperUser Mod installed ( To install it, look here ). Install as normal app. Theme for Jelly Bean users will be soon uploaded by the developer.

Xperia MaTeRiaL Blue Theme

Download Xperia MaTeRiaL Blue Theme from Play Store. Below file is exclusively for KitKat users only.

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

via – XDA ( dev – abo hani )

Sony Movie Creator 2.2.A.0.8 app update rolling

Sony Movie Creator app has got a new update in form of 2.2.A.0.8 version which brings access to more music on the cloud for videos. You can now start a manual movie highlight creation, no need to wait for automatic creation. You will get a notification also when an automatic highlight video is ready for creation.

Movie Creator 2.2.A.0.8 app is rolling as an OTA update via Sony Update Center app. It is confirmed rolling for Xperia “Z” series handsets, we got on our Xperia Z2.

Movie Creator 2.2.A.0.8

Download Movie Creator 2.2.A.0.8 apk from below if you haven’t got the update yet.

Download SomcMovieCreatorRmm.apk

Need any help regarding Movie Creator 2.2.A.0.8 app, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Ben!

Sony Walkman 8.5.A.0.6 app update rolling – Support for Android Wear device added

Walkman 8.5.A.0.6 app update is rolling via OTA over previous build 8.4.A.5.4. Walkman 8.5.A.0.6 app brings support for android wear devices and now you can control music playback on your Xperia device via your android wear device ( ex. SmartWatch 3, Moto 360, LG G3 etc ).

You can now download your saved playlist on android wear device. Walkman 8.5.A.0.6 app update is confirmed rolling on Xperia Z series handsets. Check update center app for update notification. Earlier today Sony Weather 2.1.A.0.10 app update also rolled.

Walkman 8.5.A.0.6 app

Download Walkman 8.5.A.0.6 apk from below if you haven’t got the update yet.

Download SemcMusic.apk

If any user tried the new playback feature on android wear device, do let us know if it is working as said. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Ben!

Sony Weather 2.1.A.0.10 app update rolling

Sony has updated its Weather app to newer 2.1.A.0.10 version from older 2.0.A.0.74 version which brings resizing feature in the widget and improved language support. A new Walkman 8.5.A.0.6 update is also rolling ( confirmed on Xperia Z3 ).

Weather 2.1.A.0.10 update is rolling as OTA via update center app, confirmed on Xperia Z2 ( India region ). Check your update center app for update notification.

Weather 2.1.A.0.10 app

Download Weather 2.1.A.0.10 apk from below if you haven’t got the update yet.

Download com.sonyericsson.advancedwidget.weather-1.apk

Are you using native Sony Weather widget or Google Weather app ? Let us know, drop your comments below.

Xperia M2 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware Android 4.4.4 KitKat rolling

Unexpectedly Sony has officially rolled out android 4.4.4 KitKat update for Xperia M2 today, making it the only Xperia handset with android 4.4.4 version after whole Xperia “Z” series. 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware update is confirmed in regions like Russia, Germany and US.

18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware update is rolling via PC Companion only for the time being, confirmed for Xperia M2 D2306 and D2303 variants. Android 4.4.4 update is not seen rolling for Xperia M2 Aqua and Dual, though it has already been certified.

Xperia M2 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware

Below you can find the about phone details of Xperia M2 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware. Audio Delay bug is confirmed to be fixed now.

Download 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware ftf

If you haven’t got the update yet, you can download the 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware ftf from below. Use FlashTool to flash it.

For D2303

Download D2303_18.3.1.C.0.21_Customized_DE.ftf

Download D2303_18.3.1.C.0.21_Customized_RU.ftf

For D2306

Download D2306_18.3.1.C.0.21_Customized_US.ftf

Sony will be updating Xperia C3 on android 4.4.4 version now.

Do share your views on Xperia M2 Android 4.4.4 update. Drop your comments below.

Ftf via Jamal_RS | Thanks for the tip, Ben!

Install Xperia Green KitKat Bootanimation with sound

A few days back we shared Xperia Lime KitKat Boot animation and today we are sharing Xperia Green KitKat Boot animation. Sony introduced new purple boot animation in Xperia device on KitKat and if you are looking for a change in color you can try this new green colored boot animation mod.

Rooted Xperia is required handset to install Xperia Green KitKat Boot Animation. It has inbuilt boot animation sound which goes well with Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3 series devices, you need to enable boot animation sound from settings option. It also features powered by android logo.

Xperia Green KitKat Bootanimation

Download Xperia Green KitKat Boot Animation zip file from below and flash via recovery.

Download Z2_bootanim_green.zip

Below you can listen the boot animation sound.

Like the new green color in bootanimation ? Let us know, drop your comments below

via – XDA ( dev – nreuge )

Best 7 Sony products for 2014 Christmas gifts

Clock is ticking to mark November’s end and December’s beginning so at this time of year we are not expecting any more Sony Xperia devices for the year 2014. Sony launched its latest Xperia “Z3” lineup in form of Xperia Z3 ( flagship device over Xperia Z2 ), Xperia Z3 Compact ( upgrade over Xperia Z1 Compact ) and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. Sony also launched SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk with some other Xperia devices and accessories.

Christmas is approaching so the winters in many regions of the world and for this Christmas we are listing some of the best Sony Xperia devices and accessories for the perfect gift. Check below the 7 handpicked Sony products for perfect Christmas gift.

Xperia Z3

Xperia Z3 features 2.5 GHz quad core Snapdragon 801 processor, Adreno 330 GPU, 3 GB RAM, internal storage 16 GB packed in 7.3 mm slim aluminium frame. Sony decided to keep the same screen resolution on Xperia Z3 like Xperia Z2 as 5.2″ FHD with Triluminos Mobile display, featuring Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box.

Xperia Z3 features same 20.7 MP rear cam with Sony Social Camera app but this time Sony introduced world’s first 12800 ISO sensitivity in a smartphone. It features a healthy 3100 mAh battery, IP65/68 certifications. Sony has improved the power management system on Xperia Z3, claiming it to last for 2 days on a single charge.

Looking to buy Xperia Z3, it is available for $588 at Amazon International, Rs 47000 at Amazon India and Rs 46000 at Flipkart India.

Xperia Z3 Compact

Xperia Z3 Compact is simply a compact version of Xperia Z3 in a small 4.6″ display with almost similar specifications. Xperia Z3 Compact features Snapdragon 801 2.5 GHz quad core processor, 2 GB RAM ( Xperia Z3 has 3 GB RAM ), Adreno 330 GPU. It features 4.6″ 720p display with Triluminos Mobile, 16 GB internal storage with 128 GB external microSD card also support, 20.7 MP rear cam and IP65/68 certifications.

Looking to buy Xperia Z3 Compact, it is available for $504 at Amazon International, Rs 41000 at Amazon India and Rs 39000 at Flipkart India.

Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

Sony calls Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact as the world’s lightest and slimmest tablet in 6.4 mm aluminium frame weighing only 270 grams. Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact features Snapdragon 801 2.5 GHz quad core processor, 3 GB RAM and Adreno 330 GPU. It is not exactly the successor of Xperia Z2 Tablet but can be called as a compact version of it as the name suggests.

Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has IP 65/68 certifications (highest level of water proofing so far), 8.1 MP rear cam, 2.2 MP front cam, 4500 mAh battery, 16/32 GB internal storage (with external microSD car support), 3 GB RAM. It also comes with PS4 remote play feature just like Xperia Z3 has.

Looking to buy Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, it is available for $624 at Amazon International

Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30

SmartBand Talk SWR30 comes with curved 1.4” e-paper display, built-in microphone and speaker. It features HD Voice support with short call function enabling you to listen and talk into your caller.

SmartBand Talk SWR30 1.4” e-paper display is highly power efficient, you can now view notifications and time on it. To provide detailed view of physical activity, it has built-in accelerometer and altimeter sensor technology. SmartBand Talk SWR30 is IP68 certified ( water proof ).

Looking to buy Sony SmartBand Talk, it is available for $190 at Amazon International

Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50

Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 features 1.6” 320×320 TFT LCD transreflective display for better visibility in daylight. It features stainless steel back panel which is removable. It has IP68 certification, built-in 4 GB memory.

Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50 has Bluetooth and NFC as connectivity options and 420 mAh battery.

Looking to buy Sony SmartWatch 3, it is available for $249 at Amazon International.

Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH60

Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH60 will be a great pair of headphones if you are looking under wireless category. It provides one touch functions like Answer/Reject Call, Play/Stop music, Volume Up/Down. Although they are wireless headphones you can use them with the devices which don’t support this connectivity via a detachable 3.5 mm headphone cable. It comes with microUSB charging ( 225 mAh battery life ) with one touch Bluetooth and NFC pairing system.

Looking to buy Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH60, it is available for $75 at Amazon International and for £49.99 at Clove UK.

Sony Bluetooth Speaker BSP10

Bluetooth Speaker BSP10 is a prefect accessory if you are looking for a good wireless speaker with functions like calling facility. It has both USB come Wireless charging option ( use Sony’s WCH10 Wireless charging plate ). Speaker power is 10W.

Looking to buy Sony Bluetooth Speaker BSP10, it is available for $104 at Clove UK.

Sony Magnetic Charging Dock DK 48

Magnetic Charging Dock DK 48 is a charging dock for Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact though we guess it will also work with Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z1.

Looking to buy Magnetic Charging Dock, it is available for $27 at Amazon International, Rs 2790 at Amazon India, Rs 2990 at Flipkart India.

So which product caught your attention, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – Sony Blog ( Image Credits : Sony Mobile )

Download Sony Amazing Spider-Man 2 AR effect camera app

Sony has come up with another promotional app of their franchise Spider Man on Play Store in form of Amazing Spider-Man 2 AR effect camera app this time. Earlier we have already seen Spider-Man AR effect camera app and Xperia Theme at Play Store. This app works with Sony’s Social Smart Camera app installed with AR Effect Camera app running on android 4.3+ Xperia devices.

Sony is running a promotion in Xperia Lounge app from where you can download Amazing Spider-Man 2 AR effect camera app along with one pre-installed pose of Spider Man detected in camera viewfinder. While to get rest 11 poses you nee to visit nearest Sony Service Center and get the voucher codes from them. Voucher promotion is only available in following regions : Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Kenya, Tanzania, Bahrain, Mauritius, India, Vietnam, Philippines, Hong Kong, Russia. We got it on our Xperia Z2 in India.

Amazing Spider-Man 2 AR effect camera app

Amazing Spider-Man 2 AR effect camera app allows you to take pictures and videos with various creative poses of Spider Man via both rear and front cam. Download Amazing Spider-Man 2 AR effect camera app from below Play Store link.

How to use Amazing Spider-Man 2 AR effect camera app ?

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

Xperia Z2, Z2 Tablet 23.0.1.A.3.12 firmware certified

A new 23.0.1.A.3.12 firmware has been certified for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet today at PTCRB over previous 23.0.1.A.3.9 firmware which was released for carrier handsets only and 23.0.1.A.0.167 firmware which brought android 4.4.4 KitKat update on Xperia Z2 series.

It can’t be said at the moment whether 23.0.1.A.3.12 firmware will be released for carrier handsets or global variants of Xperia Z2. Sony though rolled android 4.4.4 KitKat very late for Xperia Z2 which brought Xperia Z3 alike UI but some serious bugs are now present on Xperia Z2 like low battery issue, heating issue etc.

Xperia Z2 23.0.1.A.3.12 firmware

Check out the details of Xperia Z2 D6503 23.0.1.A.3.12 firmware certification at PTCRB. For D6502 it has not been certified yet.

Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.0.1.A.3.12 firmware

Check out the details of Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP521 23.0.1.A.3.12 firmware certification at PTCRB.

We will keep you updated if this new firmware rolls out.

Let us know if you are facing any bugs on present Android 4.4.4 KitKat 23.0.1.A.0.167 firmware on your Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Lime KitKat Boot Animation

Sony introduced a new boot animation in its KitKat firmware as blue colored experience flow boot animation. Blue color though looks cool but if you are looking for some other color boot animation in same style then Xperia Lime KitKat Boot Animation is available for install.

You need rooted Xperia handset to install Xperia Lime KitKat Boot Animation. As the developer of this boot animation has made it originally for Xperia Z3 Compact so it’s resolution is HD 720×1280. It also features powered by android logo.

Xperia Lime KitKat Boot Animation

Download Xperia Lime KitKat Boot Animation zip file from below and push it in system/media folder with permission rw- r– r– and reboot. Do backup you old bootanimatio.zip file.

Download bootanimation.zip

Like the new lime color in bootanimation ? Let us know, drop your comments below

via – XDA ( dev – shaufen )

Install Xperia palAtial Theme with Flat SystemUI

A cool new Xperia theme with flat design for rooted Xperia devices was spotted viz. Xperia palAtial Theme. It is for Android 4.3+ rooted Xperia devices with SuperUser Mod enabled. Flat colors and long shadow style are one of the main features of the theme.

You get customized home screen & lock screen wallpaper, navigation keys, a few colored status bar icons, flat system UI, themed Xperia Home, Walkman, What’s New App, Google Now App and Xperia Xposed app.

Xperia palAtial Theme

Download Xperia palAtial Theme apk from below and install normally.

Download palAtial.apk

Video Preview

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

via – XDA ( dev – shehabskull )

Download SMS Small app for Xperia devices

SMS Small app allows you to send and read SMS without leaving your current activity. SMS Small app allows you to reply users from same screen, calling facility is also there. You can also change the background of the app if you like to from transparent to any wallpaper of your choice.

You need to give access to app for notifications under settings ( if you want to ). You must have android 4.3+ running on your Xperia device to run the app. We tested the app on Xperia Z2 and it seems working fine.

SMS Small app

Download SMS Small app from below Play Store link ( No Root needed ), version 1.0.5.

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

Sony What’s New 1.4.A.0.0 app update rolling

Sony has updated its What’s New App to newer 1.4.A.0.0 version from older version 1.3.A.0.3. Much annoying feature of What’s New shortcut when swiping upwards from the bottom of the screen has been finally removed from Sony now. You need to open the app directly clicking the shortcut icon now.

What’s New app is Sony’s app database where you can find more information about a game, app, movie or music in the detail view. What’s New 1.4.A.0.0 app update size is 4 MB, available via OTA from update center app.

What’s New 1.4.A.0.0 app

Download What’s New 1.4.A.0.0 apk from below if you haven’t got the update yet.

Download com.sonymobile.advancedwidget.entrance-1.apk

Let us ask one question from the users, do you really use What’s New app ? Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Lki78!

10.5.1.A.0.292 firmware rolling for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR, Tablet Z

Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z has got a new bug fixing android 4.4.4 10.5.1.A.0.292 firmware update. 10.5.1.A.0.292 firmware update brings no major noticeable changes rather new kernel date with some minor bug fixes under the hood.

10.5.1.A.0.292 firmware update is confirmed rolling in Nordic regions on all devices mentioned above. Update is available via PC companion for the time being, OTA not seen yet.

10.5.1.A.0.292 firmware update

Check the about phone details of Xperia Z 10.5.1.A.0.292 firmware update.

If you haven’t got 10.5.1.A.0.292 firmware update yet, download the ftf from below and flash it using the flashtool on your Xperia device.

Download Xperia Z 10.5.1.A.0.292 firmware ftf

For C6603

Download C6603_10.5.1.A.0.292_RU.ftf
[ ftf via – Jozinek ]

Download C6603_10.5.1.A.0.292_Generic_NCB.ftf
[ Ftf via – kingvortex ]

Download Xperia ZR 10.5.1.A.0.292 firmware ftf

For C5503

Download C5503_10.5.1.A.0.292_BAL.ftf
[ ftf via – Jozinek ]

Download Xperia ZL 10.5.1.A.0.292 firmware ftf

For C6503

Download C6503_10.5.1.A.0.292_Customized_RU.ftf
[ ftf via – Jamal_RS ]

We will soon post the 10.5.1.A.0.292 firmware ftf for Xperia Tablet Z.

Let us know if you find any major changes in this update. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the screenshot, Ben!

Xperia M2 Aqua & Dual 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware open source build released by Sony – Is it android 4.4.3 or 4.4.4 ?

Sony has released an unidentified 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware open source build for Xperia M2 Aqua & Dual for developers which may bring android 4.4.3 or android 4.4.4. At present Sony has updated whole Xperia “Z” series on android 4.4.4 version while Xperia T2 Ultra & Dual is on android 4.4.3.

It seems that 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware will bring android 4.4.3 on Xperia M2, if this build is android 4.4.4 then it will be a great surprise for the users but it is least expected for the time being.

[ UPDATE : 26 November ] Xperia M2 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware Android 4.4.4 KitKat rolling

18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware

18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware open source build is available for download for Xperia M2 (D2302, D2303, D2305, D2306, and S50h) and Xperia M2 Aqua (D2403 and D2406).

Download 18.3.1.C.0.21.tar.bz2

Kindly keep in mind that open source build is not firmware ftf so it can’t be flashed on your device in any case.

We are hoping Sony will soon release 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware update for Xperia M2. One of the special feature of android 4.4.3 on Xperia T2 Ultra was “transfer data to SD card”, we can expect the same for Xperia M2 also.

We will keep you updated once 18.3.1.C.0.21 firmware starts rolling, drop your comments below if any doubts.

Thanks for the tip, Ben!

Xperia Android 5.0 Theme pack with material design wallpapers

Before the release of android 5.0 Lollipop we saw many Xperia themes based on it and now after its official launch various theme makers are coming with Xperia Android 5.0 Themes, latest one to join the list is XDA dev SKA67’s Xperia Android 5.0 Theme pack with material design wallpapers in which there are 5 Xperia themes.

You need rooted Xperia handset, android 4.3 to install the themes. All theme files are flashable zip files so flash in recovery to install other wise the extract the zip file, take out the theme apk file, push it in system/app folder with permissions rw- r– r– and reboot.

Xperia Android 5.0 Theme pack

Download the below flashable zip file. It will give 5 different Xperia themes.

Download THEMES.PACK.1_Android.5_ Lollipop.zip

Theme 1 preview

Theme 2 Preview

Theme 3 Preview

Theme 4 Preview

Theme 5 Preview

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

Source – XDA

Install Xperia Breaking Bad boot animation

A few days back we posted Xperia Breaking Bad Theme and now from the same XDA dev Xperia Breaking Bad boot animation has come for Xperia devices. You need a rooted Xperia handset for installing and it works perfectly on XXHDPI devices.

Xperia Breaking Bad boot animation features Xperia Z logo in one installation file and in another no logo is there, so choose the one which suits you best. Download Xperia Breaking Bad boot animation zip file from below and put it in system/media folder with permissions rw- r– r– and reboot.

Xperia Breaking Bad boot animation

Rename the downloaded file to bootanimation.zip and backup your original bootanimation.zip file before replacing it.

Boot Animation with Xperia Z Logo

Download bootanimation.zip

Boot Animation without Xperia Z Logo

Download bootanimation_pure.zip

Like the boot animation, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Source – XDA ( Dev – Viktor Zelenay )

Get Customized Xperia Viva Las Vegas, Choco L Theme

Recently we shared Xperia Materia L and Xperia Material LP theme and now from the same theme maker here comes Xperia Choco L theme following the same design but with new customization for non rooted handsets. Xperia Viva Las Vegas theme is for rooted handsets only. Both are paid themes at Play Store.

You need android 4.3+ to install both themes. You get customized home screen and lock screen wallpapers, soft navigation keys, system UI, ascent color of the themes.

Xperia Viva Las Vegas Theme

Download Xperia Viva Las Vegas theme from Play Store, it is priced at Rs 92.40 / $1.5. It need root to install.

Xperia Choco L Theme Theme

Download Xperia Choco L Theme theme from Play Store, it is priced at Rs 50 / $0.8. No root needed for installing.

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

Sony CES 2015 Press Conference on January 5, 2015 at Las Vegas

CES 2015 is scheduled from Jan 6-9 2015 at Las Vegas and Sony will be holding its press conference on Jan 5, 2015 at 5-5.45 PM PST ( 6.30 AM India, 6 Jan & 01.00 AM UK, 6 Jan) at LVCC, South Hall, Booth #14200. Last year at CES 2014 Sony unveiled Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z1s T-Mobile variant of Xperia Z1 for US users.

New Xperia Z4 series can be speculated to be unveiled at CES 2015 from Sony. Today only rumored specifications of Xperia Z4, Xperia Z4 Compact, Xperia Z4 Tablet and Xperia Z4 Ultra were floating around the net and now we can expect any of them to come live hopefully.

Sony CES 2015 Press Cconference

Below you can see the official statement made by Sony’s official’s regarding Sony CES 2015 press conference.

It is still a lot time for CES 2015 ahead, as the date comes closer live streaming link for the event will be updated by the CES.

What are you expecting from Sony at CES 2015 ? Let us know, drop your comments below.

Source – CES 2015, Sony | Thanks for the tip, Ben!

Specifications of Xperia Z4, Z4 Compact, Z4 Ultra, Z4 Tablet rumored

A few days back Xperia Z4 specifications were rumored with the fact that Sony may maintain one flagship device per year and now a few more Xperia “Z4” series device’s existence have been rumored. Alleged specifications of Xperia Z4 Compact, Xperia Z4 Tablet and Xperia Z4 Ultra were spotted today online via the same source which posted Xperia Z4 specifications last time.

Xperia Z4 series is expected from Sony seeing the previous lineup but will they feature the same specifications as posted below is a matter of question right now. It can’t be guaranteed that below posted specifications are true or false so take it with a pinch of salt for the time being. Let’s see what Sony is holding for new Xperia Z4 series.

Xperia Z4 Specifications – Rumored

Earlier rumored specifications of Xperia Z4 said that it may feature 5.5-inch Quad HD (2560 x 1440) display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 64-bit chipset Octa-core processor 2.8 GHz, Adreno 430, 4 GB RAM, 20.7 MP rear cam with curved Exmor RS CMOS imaging sensor. and 32 GB internal storage.

While new set of rumored specifications says Sony may drop magnetic charging port and will be adopting Qi wireless charging in upcoming Xperia Z4. IP68 water resistant rated with micro USB port without flaps.

Xperia Z4 Compact Specifications – Rumored

Xperia Z4 Compact will see FHD 1080p resolution this time with 4.6″ display. It is expected to use Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 64-bit chipset Octa-core processor 2.8 GHz just like Xperia Z4 ( rumored ).

In below you can see the latest Xperia Z3 series devices.

Xperia Z4 Tablet Specifications – Rumored

Sony is expected to launch Xperia Z4 Tablet at the same time when Xperia Z4 will be unveiled. It will be again 10.1″ but a QHD Display. It is believed that Sony is also testing 2840 x 2160 px display but the final retail device is expected to come with QHD display only rather than ( 4K ). It is expected to sport the same design as Xperia Z3 Compact but with much thinner bezels as compared to Xperia Z2 Tablet.

Stereo speakers will be present and it is expected to come as one of the thinnest and light 10″ tablet. It is rumored to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 64-bit chipset Octa-core processor 2.8 GHz, 32 GB internal storage, 4 GB RAM, 13 MP rear cam and 8 MP front cam.

Xperia Z4 Ultra Specifications – Rumored

After a long time Xperia Z Ultra’s successor is reported. Xperia Z4 Ultra is expected to come with 6.4″ display with QHD resolituon or 4K resolution. Not much is available on Xperia Z4 Ultra for the time being.

What do you think guys about the rumored specifications of Xperia Z4 series. Let us know, drop your comments below.

Source – AndroidOrigin | Thanks for the tip, Ben!

Xperia Z2, Z1, Z, L gets Android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP ROM support

Sony will be rolling android 5.0 Lollipop update on whole Xperia “Z” series in early Jan 2015 but if you want to taste android 5.0 Lollipop now you can do that on a few Xperia devices. Xperia Z2, Xperia Z1, Xperia Z and Xperia L gets android 5.0 Lollipop ROM support now at XDA, initial unstable builds have already been released for them.

At present all the builds are in early stage and many important features are not working. Do not flash them if you are looking for a daily usage ROM. You need to unlock the bootloader of your device to flash ROMs.

Xperia Z2 Android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP ROM

ROM is still in WIP ( work in progress stage ), screen/touch, Wi-Fi, vibrator working. Visit the original XDA thread ( dev – m0rph3us ) for detailed info.

Xperia Z1 Android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP ROM

In this ROM Bluetooth, Calling, Texting, Sound, Vibration, Screen/Touch is working while Mobile Data, Camera and many more features are not working. Visit the original XDA thread ( dev – krabappel2548 ) for detailed info.

Xperia Z Android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP ROM

In this ROM ( pretty stable one ) Wi-Fi, Screen/Touch, Vibrator, Audio, Camera, RIL, NFC, Bluetooth, Sensors, GPS is working great. Visit the original XDA thread ( dev – thomas1991_12 ) for detailed info.

Xperia L Android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP ROM

In this ROM ( pretty stable one ) Display, touchscreen, Hardware Acceleration, System Audio, Hardware Media Decoding, All sensors, vibrators, Camera, GPU rendering, External & Internal Storage, LED is working while Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RIL and GPS not working. Visit the original XDA thread ( dev – varun.chitre15 ) for detailed info.

We will keep you updated once more Xperia devices get android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP ROM support. If you have tried any of android 5.0 ROMs on your Xperia device, let us know how was the experience. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Akrosh28!

Download 141 wallpapers inspired from Material Design for your android device

Google’s Material Design UI is in news after android 5.0 Lollipop’s release and we have seen many apps coming up with same UI. Google has already updated apps like Gmail, Google Maps, Calendar with material design UI. We recently shared Google’s official android 5.0 wallpapers based on material design and wallpapers extracted from Google Calendar, today we are sharing some 100+ wallpapers inspired from material design.

Material design wallpaper normally follow plain designs with different geometrical figures with bright colors ( contrasting shades ) etc. Resolution of wallpapers varies but fits good on 1080p HD screen. You need to crop them to fit on your concerned device’s screen.

Wallpapers inspired from Material Design

Visit the below Google+ Album, click on download all button.

Download from Google+ Album

We will share some more material design wallpapers and theme for android device soon.

Let us know if you like the wallpapers or share more material design wallpapers with us. Drop your comments below.

Source – +BrianParkerson | via – Droid-Life