Google has now officially rolled Gmail 5.0 and Calendar 5.0 version which goes in sync with Android 5.0 Material Design UI. We have already shared Gmail 5.0 apk for manual download and now today we are sharing Google 5.0 Calendar apk for all android devices running android 4.0.3+ ( non rooted and rooted also ). Now you can add events from your Gmail app into the...
Xperia Style Cover Window Black, Silver Green, Copper, White themes are already available at Play Store and now Sony has added two more colors to them as Xperia Style Cover Window O and G theme ( with Orange and Green colors respectively ). Style Cover Window SCR24 for Xperia Z3 is Sony’s first window cover which allows you to perform dedicated function on...
Sony’s Sketch app is now officially available on Play store as 5.0.A.0.2 version which was earlier only being updated via OTA through update center app. It is a major update in terms of build number if we compare from previous 2.0.A.1.7 version but no noticeable visual changes in terms of features are present. You get notifications whenever new stickers are...
Sony has updated its myXperia app to newer version 0.0.A.0.71 just after this app was surrounded in a Baidu spyware controversy. It was seen that myXperia app was pinging to Chinese servers and a “baidu” folder was being created in the internal storage of the device ( which can’t be deleted manually ). myXperia 0.0.A.0.71 update brings enhanced...
Sony has finally rolled the very delayed android 4.4.4 update for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet in form of 23.0.1.A.0.167 firmware. Sony has update the same on their blog with a detailed changelog. Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet got the exclusive Xperia Z3 feature of PS4 Remote Play and DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless controller connectivity compatibility. 23.0.1.A.0.167 firmware...
Recently we posted an issue of Xperia Z3 Self cracking screen with a hairline crack and the Xperia Z3 Bent frame case but now Xperia Z3 back cover lifting up itself issue has been spotted. Earlier a similar kind of back cover lifting issue was spotted on Xperia Z ( for which we got a new replacement unit for our Xperia Z last year ). It is very surprising that three infamous issues found on previous Xperia flagships have already hit Xperia Z3. An user Sophinia posted a pic of his/her Xperia Z3 at Sony Talk Forums, whose back cover...
A new AR Effect theme “Poisonous Creatures” for your Social Smart Camera App has been released on Play Store by a third party developer. AR Effect app allows you to customize your captured pics and videos with installed themed characters. App and Theme needs android 4.3+ to work on your Xperia device. With Poisonous Creatures theme you can add creepy...
Sony Music TrackID app has been updated to to newer version 4.0.B.7.0 from older 4.0.B.6.0 at Play Store which fixes the losing history bug as mentioned by Sony in the changelog. TrackID 4.0.B.7.0 update brings faster recognition speed, new UI, syncing feature of search history with Facebook and SEN account and support for Android Wear Sony SmartWatch 3 ( just like...
Once hyped iPhone 6 bend gate has already settled and now it seems the issue is popping up on Sony Xperia Z3. Recently we posted that a few users of Xperia Z3 are facing self cracking issue in their handset and now a T-Mobile Xperia Z3 users has posted pics of bent frame of his handset. Similar kind of frame bent issue was earlier spotted on Xperia Z1 and Xperia SP. T-Mobile Xperia Z3 user dhaliwal925 posted a few pics of his bent Xperia Z3 on XDA. User claims his phone has not been dropped and neither he put his phone in back pocket...
Google recently started sending Google Inbox invites to users which created a lot hype among android users and now they have started rolling officially Gmail 5.0 update which brings Exchange Support with material design in sync with android 5.0 Lollipop Material Design system UI. New Gmail 5.0 UI is much similar to Google Inbox UI. Gmail 5.0 is rolling out to android...
Another 23.0.1.A.3.9 firmware has been certified for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet which will bring android 4.4.4 update for the said devices. Previously we saw 23.0.1.A.0.167 firmware getting certified and 23.0.1.A.0.32 firmware getting leaked which showed that Xperia Z2 will have UI like Xperia Z3 on android 4.4.4 ( though anything can changes on final release...
Sony Movies app saw 8.0.A.0.4 version update recently but now another minor update has come in the form of 8.0.A.0.6 version. Movies 8.0.A.0.6 app update brings no noticeable changes over the previous version. As Sony talked about “Movies Small App” in the changelog, it is still not available for download. Movies 8.0.A.0.6 update is confirmed rolling...
Google’s Chromecast Screen Casting feature is already available for Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact and now it officially supports 3 more Xperia devices viz. Xperia Z3v, Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet as spotted on Chromecast Screen App support page. Google’s Chromecast Screen Casting allows you to play the content of your mobile’s on your TV. Chromecast...
Sony recently revamped their bootloader unlocking service and if you own Sony Xperia Z3 and want to root it along with unlocking bootloader then today we are sharing a video tutorial on how to root your Xperia Z3 bootloader, install custom recovery and root it. Keep in mind unlocking bootloader voids the warranty of your device and loss of your DRM keys if not backed...
Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo came into existence recently featuring 5.2″ Super AMOLED QHD display ( 565ppi ), Snapdragon 805 SoC clocked at 2.7GHz quad-core Krait 450 processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of internal storage ( changes with the device variant ) . It has 21MP rear cam, 2 MP front cam and 39oo mAh battery. As the system dump of Motorola Droid...
Sony is gearing up fast for the market launch of Sony SmartBand Talk and Sony SmartWatch 3. We have already spotted listing of Sony SmartWatch 3 on Play Store for $249.99 and now it’s time for Sony SmartBand Talk. Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 is listed for pre-order on Sony UK site for £129.99 / $208 and shipping will soon start in November. Sony has officially...
Sony updated its Album app to newer version 6.5.A.0.10 today which brings supports for redesigned list views for a more appealing appearance like Folder and Faces. New Welcome screens for PlayMemories Online, with a more streamlined login experience along with usual bug fixes and performance enhancements. Album 6.5.A.0.10 update is confirmed rolling for Xperia “Z”...
Sony has updated its Movies app to newer version 8.0.A.0.4 which brings support for Movies Small app for a few Xperia devices. In the Movies app, tap the “Movies Small App” icon in the player bar, to play videos in minimum size ex. when checking your social networks or browsing the web. To use this function download and install the “Movies Small...
Do you remember Xiaomi controversy where it was said that Mi3 was allegedly sending some data to Chinese servers and which was later explained by the Xiaomi officials; a very similar kind of case has been spotted on Sony Xperia devices. It is being found that a few Xperia handsets running android 4.4.2 and android 4.4.4 KitKat firmware have a folder named “baidu” in their internal memory which is not associated with any app and can’t be deleted. It is believed that the issue is associated with the “myXperia”...
Sony has launched three new Xperia themes exclusively at Play Store viz. Xperia Blue Note, Story, Vinyl theme for all Xperia users running android 4.3+ on their handsets ( working on non rooted handsets as well ). Sony is once again promoting their Blue Note Xperia Lounge Music Festival via Xperia themes You will get customized soft navigation keys, home screen...
Sony has finally launched PS4 Remote Play app at Play Store today exclusively for Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. PS4 Remote Play app allows you to play your favorite PS4 games on your mobile device screen via DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless controller ( and GCM10 Game Control Mount accessory if needed ). PS4 Remote Play app will soon be available for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet users as confirmed by Sony today on their blog. It is expected to hit Xperia Z2 series with the release of Android 4.4.4 KitKat update in...
Yesterday we shared Xperia Material L theme and today we found two more good Xperia themes on Play Store viz. eXperiance Xperia Lollipop and Material LP Theme; both themes are paid themes where former one will work with rooted handsets only and later one will work with non rooted handsets also. You get customized soft navigation keys, home screen & lock screen...
Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact have already hit market and now it’s time users will start flooding with the issues arising on their device. Xperia Z, Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z2 saw a very unusual issue of self cracking screen and now an Xperia Z3 has been spotted with the same self cracking screen issue unfortunately ( as per user ). Xperia Z3 has IPS LCD 1080p 5.2″ Triluminos display with shatter proof glass same like Xperia Z2. A user ( likepeas ) on XDA forum has reported that a hairline crack has appeared on his Xperia...
Xperia users you might want to see this AR Effect theme “Orcs” on your Social Smart Camera App. AR Effect app allows you to customize your captured pics and videos with installed themed characters. It needs android 4.3+ to work on your device. With Orcs theme you can convert people into an Orc with a horned helmet in your pics. Take a pic of any scene...
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