A new 23.0.A.2.106 firmware has been certified for Xperia Z3 Compact, a minor update over previous android 4.4.4 23.0.A.2.105 firmware. 23.0.A.2.106 firmware seems to be a bug fixing update only which will be rolled or not is not known for the time being. Today Sony also certified android 4.4.4 firmware for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet. 23.0.A.2.106 firmware...
After a long wait Android 4.4.4 23.0.1.A.0.167 firmware has been certified for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet. Sony first updated Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra on android 4.4.4 version and later on updated Xperia T2 Ultra family on android 4.4.3 version though it was weird that the then flagship model Xperia Z2 was left out in cold without an update. 23.0.1.A.0.167...
Sony has redesigned the power menu option on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact where you can see a new option of “Record Screen“. It allows you to record whatever you are doing in your phone and sharing that video online so you don’t need an additional screen recording app now if you are an Xperia Z3 or Xperia Z3 Compact user. We tested the Xperia Z3 Compact Record Screen feature and found it very useful. You can now record the game plays, tutorials, can report bugs on the device easily. Record Screen feature captures...
When you plug your headset in your Xperia device there is no headset icon displayed in the status bar, would you like to have one well if yes then this mod is for you. Mod to show Headset Icon When Plugged In Xperia devices will only work for rooted Xperia devices running atleast android 4.1+ version. Compatible with Xperia Z1, Z, ZL, ZR, Z Ultra, Z2, Z2 Compact,...
Some new Xperia themes were seen recently on Play Store viz. Xperia Bool, Cristal Purple, Vinyl Theme where Xperia Bool and Vinyl Theme are the paid ones while Xperia Cristal Purple Theme is a free one. You need Android 4.2+ version running on your Xperia handset to install the themes. Xperia Bool and Vinyl theme gives you customized system UI, home screen and locks...
If you are an Xperia fan and looking for a boot animation particular with Xperia text only then Xparticles text transition boot animation might be the choice. You need rooted Xperia handset running atleast android 4.1+ version to install the boot animation. Xparticles text transition boot animation is available in blue and yellow color text, use which suits you the...
Newer generation of SmartWear from Sony in form of Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 was unveiled at IFA 2014 event, following the legacy of Sony SmartBand SWR10. SmartBand Talk is much improved version of older SmartBand which was much of a fitness tracking band only but now Sony has provided a curved 1.4” e-paper display, built-in microphone and speaker. Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 features HD Voice support with short call function enabling you to listen and talk into your caller. It has built-in accelerometer and altimeter sensor technology....
Sony’s Digital Noise Cancelling Technology was first seen in the Xperia Z2 ( it has Digital Noise Cancelling microphone ) and with that Sony launched Sony MDR-NC31EM Digital Noise Cancelling Headset exclusively for Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet the then, but now also compatible with Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact. Sony MDR-NC31EM Digital Noise Cancelling...
Sony Mobile has recently announced the launch details regarding the release of Xperia Z3 series in Japanese Market. Sony has exclusively launched Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact on NTT DoCoMo, au by KDDI and SoftBank Mobile. For the first time Sony has come up with a handset on SoftBank Mobile in Japan. As we all know Japan is the home turf for Sony, so they will...
Sony has rolled a minor bug fixing update for Xperia Z3 in form of 23.0.A.2.105 firmware which is now available for download in European regions. It is confirmed in UK region, as spotted on D6603. No significant changes spotted overall. 23.0.A.2.105 firmware keeps Xperia Z3 on Android 4.4.4 version ( which came out of the box also ). Update is only available via...
Xperia Z3 has already marked its presence in market with its release and if you are not thinking of buying it now, you can enjoy the new Xperia Z3 X-Reality and Vivid For Mobile Port on your device. You need rooted Xperia handset running atleast android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Sony has introduced a new feature vivid mode in Xperia Z3. You need Xperia device with locked bootloader,...
Sony’s latest flagship Xperia Z3 internal parts are exposed in its first teardown. Xperia Z3 is IP 65/68 rated which makes it the best water resistant phone by Sony till now. Sony has modified the Xperia Z3 design as compared to Xperia Z2 but the teardown process is almost similar just like it was for Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z2. Do not try dismantling your Xperia...
Sony has launched a magnificent service called Remote Device Lab which allows you to have a feel of hands on of various Xperia devices of “Z” series and you can virtually test apps and games on the devices. This service can only be accessed by A computer with Java enabled on system and a high speed internet connection. Sony defines Remote Device Lab service...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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