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  1. Android News

    Deal: Sony Xperia X for $214.99

    Amazon and B&H's latest deal takes a big chunk off the Sony Xperia X, bringing it down to $215 from its usual $250 price point.
  2. Android News

    The Sony Xperia XZ Premium passed the 750Mbps download speed threshold

    Earlier this year, the Snapdragon 835 powered a mobile router that clocked 930Mbps download speed. The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is based on the same chipset and it reached 750Mbps in “real-world test conditions” - specifically EE’s LTE network at Wembley Stadium in London.
  3. Android News

    Sony loses major class action lawsuit over waterproof claims for the original Xperia Z lineup

    According to the settlement, there were 24 models affected (ironically, the original Sony Xperia Z is not listed as being one of them) starting from the ZR, which was a close cousin of the original Z and going all the way to the Xperia Z5, along with a few tablets as well.
  4. Android News

    New renders show off the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

    The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact has appeared in a series of renders ahead of its officially announcement at IFA 2017.
  5. Android News

    Sony's latest Android Auto head unit is priced at €549

    Fortunately for Sony fans everywhere, the company has just announced a new product for its Android Auto lineup, the XAV-AX200.
  6. Android News

    A new render video shows off the Sony Xperia XZ1

    The Sony Xperia XZ1 has leaked in a CAD render video from leaker @OnLeaks and India tech site Compareraja. The video was uploaded yesterday, potentially revealing the design of one of three Sony handsets tipped to be unveiled at IFA 2017, with the others being the Xperia XZ1 Compact and Xperia X1.
  7. Android News

    The Sony Xperia XZ1 gets shown off in a new series of leaks

    Shortly after a leak showing the rear panel for the upcoming Sony Xperia XZ1 surfaced, the device has leaked in its full glory, broadly confirming the design the previous leak had revealed.
  8. Android News

    The Sony Xperia XZ1 is leaked in new images

    A new leak shows off the rear panels for the Sony Xperia XZ1 and reveals the build materials and an "extra large flash hole".
  9. Android News

    TWRP adds support for new devices including the Sony Xperia XZ Premium

    TWRP recovery continues to add support for more and more devices. These include the Sony Xperia XZ Premium, Xiaomi Redmi 4X, Lenovo K33, Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro.
  10. Android News

    Sony Xperia X family gets August security patch

    Sony is pushing out the August security update for the Xperia X, Xperia XZ, and X Performance.
  11. Android News

    First live photos of Sony G83XX and G8441 leak online

    Two upcoming Sony phones have finally been captured. The G83XX and the G8441 have shown up with a design that appears to resemble the Sony Xperia XZ Premium.
  12. Android News

    Sony Xperia XZ Premium flagship gets $100 price cut in the US

    The Sony Xperia XZ Premium was launched in the United States back in June this year for $799. Major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H currently have the handset listed for $699.99 in what could be a permanent discount.
  13. Android News

    Netflix enables HDR playback on the Sony Xperia XZ Premium

    The Xperia XZ Premium was just added to the very short list of Android phones that support "HDR" streaming on Netflix. The only other phone on the list currently is the LG G6.
  14. Android News

    Sony shipped 3.4 million smartphones in Q1 2017

    Sony has posted its financial results for the first quarter of the financial year, revealing that the company shipped 10% more smartphones (3.4m) this quarter than last quarter.
  15. Android News

    Sony Xperia Z5 users report problems after Android 7.1.1 update

    The Android 7.1.1 update for the Sony Xperia Z5, Z3+ and Z4 Tablet started rolling out towards the end of June this year, bringing new features and improvements. However, it looks like the update has some issues for a few of its early adopters. Affected users say they are seeing sluggish...
  16. Android News

    Mr Mobile's Sony XZ Premium Review

    Michael Fisher's Xperia XZ Premium review calls it a mirror-plated time machine and a "clock stopper." The only way to know what that means is to watch it for yourself.
  17. Android News

    Deal: Sony Xperia XA Ultra for $199.99 from Amazon

    Prime Day may have come and gone, but that doesn't mean that the deals have stopped rolling in. The Sony Xperia XA Ultra can be had for $199.99 from both Amazon and B&H, which is a total savings of $100.
  18. Android News

    Deal: Sony Xperia X drops to $230 in the US

    B&H Photo is offering Xperia X for $230 in the US. The deal will only be around through the end of the day.
  19. Android News

    Sony's latest 4K Android TVs will work with Amazon Echo devices

    Sony has announced that the company's latest 4K HDR televisions, powered by Android TV, will soon be updated to work with Amazon's Echo devices. This new feature will arrive via a firmware update sometime this month.
  20. Android News

    The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is now available at Best Buy for $400

    After being announced at MWC 2017, the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is now available in the US through Best Buy for $400.
  21. Android News

    The July Android security update is coming to the Xperia XZ and X Performance

    Sony has started rolling out its latest update for the Xperia XZ and X Performance which brings the July 1 Android security patch.
  22. Android News

    The latest Xperia X update brings July's security update

    An update is currently rolling out to owners of the Sony Xperia X and bumps the security patch to July.
  23. Android News

    The Xperia XZ Premium offers the most durable experience from Sony

    JerryRigEverything has published a new durability test on the Sony Xperia XZ Premium and shows that this device offers the most durability found on a Sony device.
  24. Android News

    PlayStation Vue now starts at $40 per month

    Sony has announced some new changes for its PlayStation Vue streaming service. The "Slim TV" package which did not include local TV channels has been dropped from the lineup, leaving the standard "Access" package as the cheapest option at $40.
  25. Android News

    Sony Music beta app adds support for Android Auto

    The latest beta update for the Sony Music application brings support for Android Auto.