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Sony begins sending out Xperia T Jelly Bean updates

By Eric Abent
on 2 Feb, 2013

Time to get excited, Xperia T owners, because it appears that Sony has started sending out Jelly Bean updates. Spotted by Xperia Blog, the Jelly Bean update was only certified for the Xperia T yesterday, so Sony hasn't wasted any time in pushing it out to consumers. Sony seems to be sending the update out in waves, so unfortunately, some consumers are going to have a longer wait than others.

HTC and PlayStation Mobile team up for free games through February

By Eric Abent
on 2 Feb, 2013

If you're been looking for some good free Android games and happen to own an HTC phone, then your search may be over. HTC and PlayStation Mobile have announced that they've teamed up to bring Android users a handful of free games throughout the month of February. There will be a new game to download every week, and the companies have chosen to make Cubixx free for the first week.

Sony C5303 HuaShan confirmed to be the Xperia SP

By Robert Nelson
on 2 Feb, 2013

Images of the Sony C5303 HuaShan recently leaked. Those images arrived with some specs, however while we knew this was going to be an Xperia branded device, it was not clear which one it would be. That being said, it would appear as if those details have since been revealed. But keep in mind, while we have seen some confirmation, the details have not yet arrived direct from Sony.

Sony Xperia E FCC filing discovered

By Robert Nelson
on 1 Feb, 2013

Sony originally announced the Xperia E smartphone back in December. At the time Sony was touting this handset as being affordable, however they were not quite as forthcoming in terms of a price or a release date. Anyway, while we have yet to learn of a release date, the handset has recently been granted approval from the FCC.

Sony Xperia Z pricing revealed as pre-orders go live in the UK

By Robert Nelson
on 1 Feb, 2013

If you are in the UK and looking forward to getting your hands on the Xperia Z, it looks like Sony has inched things one step closer to a release. We are seeing some pricing along with some pre-order availability. Xperia Z details have recently appeared with Sony as well as with several carriers and retailers to include Phones4u, Carphone Warehouse, Three and O2.

Sony “my Xperia” remote security launches in beta

By Robert Nelson
on 31 Jan, 2013

Sony previously trademarked the term "my Xperia" and while it seemed logical to think they were planning to roll-out a service of some kind or another, it wasn't until today that we got that answer. In short, Sony has launched the my Xperia remote security service. The one catch, Sony has launched it as a beta and as of right now -- the availability is limited.

Sony C5303 ‘HuaShan’ images surface

By Robert Nelson
on 28 Jan, 2013

A series of images have recently surfaced showing what is believed to be the Sony C5303. The handset has previously been given the codename of HuaShan and this particular model is one that will bring LTE connectivity. Sony is also expected to have other variants of this handset including the C5302 and C5306.

Sony released an alpha Jelly Bean ROM for the Xperia T

By Robert Nelson
on 25 Jan, 2013

Similar to what we saw Sony do with Ice Cream Sandwich, the company has recently released an alpha phase Jelly Bean ROM. At the moment the ROM is only available for one device, the Xperia T. We should also point out that this ROM comes with some serious limitations in terms of use and is truly aimed at the more advanced user.

IDC: Strong demand for smartphones with Samsung leading the charge

By Robert Nelson
on 25 Jan, 2013

IDC, the International Data Corporation has recently released their Q4 2012 report and are telling a story of strong demand for smartphones and of heated competition between vendors. The numbers are showing the top five smartphone vendors as being Samsung, Apple, Huawei, Sony and ZTE. The report shows all smartphones vendors as having shipped 219.4 million units during Q4 2012.

Sony Xperia LTE device compatibility detailed

By Robert Nelson
on 24 Jan, 2013

Sony Mobile has come forward with some details in terms of which markets each of the LTE capable Xperia handsets will work in. All in all, the Xperia lineup consists of eight LTE devices including the recently announced Xperia Z (C6603). The device list also includes the ion (LT28i), TL (LT30at), T (LTE30a), V (LT25i), SX (SO-0SD), AX (SO-01E) and ZL (LTE C6503, C6506).