Sonyannounces list of XperiaSmartphones to get latest Android 4.3 update in the future

Google has just launched thelatest Android 4.3 version of the mobile operating system and Sony has already announced list of the Xperia Smartphones that are going to get the latest OS update soon. Android 4.3 Jelly bean version is goingto provide better multi-user support to the users with a restricted profile feature. It was announced on 24th July along with the latest edition of the Google Nexus 7 tablet and Chromecast USB device.
The selected Xperia smartphonesin this list include
Sony Xperia Z ,Xperia ZL ,Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia ZR and Xperia SP. Sony Xperia Tablet Z is also going to receive the latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update. However, it is not a final list from the company and we might soon findlatest OS update for the Sony Xperia L and Xperia C too.
Sony also added that it is also planning to upgrade some ofits devices directly to Android 4.3 that are running Android 4.1 version. Company is soon goingto announce the name ofthese smartphones in coming days. It is surely a wise step from Sony to directly update the devices with latest OS than repeating it again with each version.
However, GoogleNexus devices are goingto be the first ofthe Android devices that are goingto be updated with the latest OS version. Other smartphonemanufacturers are also expected to announce their roadmaps to update their Android based devices with the latest version ofthe operating system.

Sony Xperia Z Ultra goes up for pre-order for Rs 44,990

Been eyeing the Sony Xperia Z Ultra? Well you won’t have to wait too long to get your hands on it. Sony’s massive phablet has gone up for pre-order for Rs 44,990 at online retailer Flipkart. The Z Ultra is also listed on Infibeam for the same price and will ship in four to five days, but the launch price of thephone will be Rs 46,990 according to the listing.
The Xperia Z Ultra rightfully has gained a lot of buzz thanks to it being the first device to sport Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 SoC,which is expected to bring a whole lot of power to thesmartphone. The four Krait cores in the chipset are clocked at 2.2 GHz and there’s theAdreno 330 GPU to deliver high-quality mobilegraphics. Just to help things along further, there’s 2GB of RAM. Just like many of Sony's recent phones, this one too is waterproof and impervious to dust.
The Z Ultra’s 6.44-inch display shouldpretty much negate any need for a tablet on the side. And with a 1080p resolution, it’s not lackingfor good image quality either. The TFT LCD in theXperia Z looked much washed out to us and theviewing angles were poor. The Triluminos display of theUltra supposedly does away with those two worries and some early impressionshave called it on par with themuch-praised Super LCD3 on the HTC One.
Despite the weather-resistant body, the Z Ultra gets a microSD card slot (under flaps, of course), and that’s in additionto the 16GB of internal storage. The slot accepts cards up to 64GB in capacity.
The camera specs of the Z Ultra are slightlybehindits smaller cousin Xperia Z. The 8-megapixel primary camera is endowed with geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, image stabilisation, HDR, 3D Sweep Panorama mode plus other shootingmodes. The front-facing camera is a 2-megapixelunit. Both thecameras are capable of shooting 1080p videos at 30fps, but only theback camera gets videostabilisation and the HDR mode.
The battery on theZ Ultra is non-removable thanks to the sealed design. The 3050 mAh unit sounds plenty, but we are not sure how much power will be hogged by thelarge full HD displayand the high-end SoC. The battery is rated forup to 790 hours and 820 hours on standby on 2G and 3G respectively. It is rated for up to 14 hours for talk time on 2G connection and up to 16 hours on 3G. Sony says thephone shouldlast up to 120 hours when playing just music.
The Z Ultra comeswith the very best inWi-Fi connectivity. This means it can go up to theac band and also comeswith dual-band support. In addition,there’s Wi-Fi Direct and DLNA for content sharing. Other connectivityoptions includeBluetooth and NFC.
This is one of themost exciting (if intimidating) smartphones of the year and we are itchingto getour hands on it. Let us know if you will be consideringSony’s latest phablet.

Sony Xperia Z Ultra could hit Indiaon July 31

Sony unveiled its latest flagship Android smartphone,the Xperia Z Ultra, last month and recently made it available forpre-order inHong Kong as well. Now, the smartphone has made an appearance on onlineshopping portal Saholicas well. Thoughthe availability details have not been revealed yet, reports point out to a possible availability date of July 31 in India.
The priceat which the handsetwill be made available in thesub-continent has not been revealed either, but going by thecurrent pre-booking price of HK$ 6,198 (or Rs 50,000) inHong Kong, it can be assumed that that the Xperia Z Ultra will be priced around thesame in Indiaas well.
Looking at the specificationsof the phone, the Xperia Z Ultra comes with a 6.4-inch display that packs full HD Triluminos technology forproviding bettervisuals, according to thecompany. The smartphone sports Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system runningthe show. Internally, the smartphoneis powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor.
Dimension-wise, the phone measures a slim 6.5 mm thickness and weighs a surprising212 grams. Keeping in mind thedisplay size as well as thepowerful processor, this is quite good. The smartphone makes use of an aluminium chassis instead of the plastic one seen in Xperia Z for added durability. The smartphone also features 2GB of RAM as well as an Adreno330 GPU.
One of the coolest features of theXperia Z Ultra may be its ability to shoot videos and images underwater,
according to thecompany. Optics-wise, the smartphone comeswith an 8 megapixel primary camera and a 2 megapixelfront shooter which features Exmor RS for mobile,as well as HDR forboth photos and film. Additionally, thephone comeswith a Superior Auto mode, which will automatically enable HDR and noise reduction wherever needed. Connectivity is taken care of with the smartphonesupportingNFC, LTE, Bluetooth 4.0 as well as FM radio with RDS.
Here's a quicklook at what theSony Xperia Z Ultra will be packing:
6.4-inch full-HD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2GB of RAM 16GB of internal storage 8 megapixelrear camera 2 megapixelfront camera Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, DLNA 3000 mAh battery Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)

Sony introduces Big Xperia Xchange Offerfor Xperia Z and ZL smartphones

Samsung, Apple and BlackBerry had a great success with their smartphone exchange offers in India and now Sony has also introduced “Big Xperia Xchange Offer” for Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL Android phones in thecountry. Sony India is offering Rs. 5,000 discount on the exchanging of old smartphones with the purchase of any of these Android powered devices. In additional offer, Sony is also offering a free Premium case worth Rs. 1,990 with Sony Xperia Z and free snap on cover worth Rs. 1,490 with Sony Xperia ZL.
Sony launchedthese smartphonesearlier this year in the Indian smartphonemarket. Both ofthe phones come with a 5inch Full HD reality display with the resolution of1920*1080 pixels. These smartphones are poweredby a 1.5GHz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon processoralong with 2GB ofRAM memory. They are running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system version and come with 13MP rear camera.
Sony stated this old smartphone exchange is only applicable for the time period ofJuly 15 th to August 15 th. Now you can buy Sony Xperia Z for only Rs. 33,790and Sony Xperia ZL for Rs. 30,690 by getting Rs. 5,000 discount on exchanging your old smartphone.
However, there is no officialinformation available from the company about the eligible smartphones for this offer.We will update you more after Sony unveils the list ofapplicable smartphones. Sony is also offering12 or 6 months EMI payment options without any processingcharges with these devices.

Yet another leak says Sony's Honami will have 20-megapixel camera

Sony has been putting in a lot of work for its latest imaging-centric smartphone, dubbed Honami. While the company reportedly plans to introduce the smartphone with interchangeable lenses, there have been earlier reports that suggest that Honami may be coming with a 20.7-megapixel camera which can record 4K videos. The most recent leak that reinforces the camera's specs.
A Taiwanese site,ePrice, has also reported that thedevice may be coming with a 20.7-megapixel ExmorRS sensor. That is similar in size to what Samsung's Galaxy Camera sports. In additionto thesensor, it seems like Sony is also planning to pair the device with Sony G-Lens.
So far, thespecificationsheet of the phone suggests that Honami may be coming with a 5-inch 1080p display which will have a Triluminos display with OptiContrast and X-Reality Enginetechnologies. The Triluminos display has already been seen in theXperia Z Ultra.
Sony's Honami will also get full HD resolution forthe display, according to the rumour mills. Internally, the Honami shouldbe powered by Qualcomm newest Snapdragon 800 SoC. While thequad-core CPU will be clocked at 2.3GHz, theAdreno 330 GPU that will be part of thechipset is definitelythe best in themarket.
Additionally, theHonami could come with 2GB of RAM. Internalmemory, so far, stands at 16 GB, with an option of putting in a microSD card. This is a new development, because earlier talk suggested that the smartphonemay come with 32 GB of internal memory. Honami could also geta fairlymassive 3,000mAh battery to power the show.
Sony is not the only one who is planning to come up with an image-centric smartphone. Nokia recently came up with theLumia 1020, which has a 41-megapixel camera as well as well as 6-lens design. Another contender in this arena is theGalaxy S4 Zoom, which has a 16 megapixelcamera sensor with opticalzoom. With these many players jumpinginto thecategory, users can be assuredof having choice when it comes to buyinga smartphonewith a great camera.