Neowin News Feed for: Xperia

Sony Xperia 1 V renders cause déjà vu with familiar design

Steve Bennett — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 22:10:01 +0000

Renders of the upcoming Sony flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 V, have been revealed showcasing a very familiar design. It continues the trend of the 21:9 aspect ratio displays that only Sony uses. Read more...

The Sony Xperia 1 III will be up for pre-order in the US from July 1 for $1,300

Chandrakant Isi — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:52:01 +0000

Sony's latest 5G smartphone is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 chipset. It packs in a triple camera setup with Zeiss optics and sports a 4K OLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate. Read more...

5G-enabled Xperia 10 III is now available for pre-order

Paul Hill — Wed, 12 May 2021 20:16:01 +0000

Sony has announced that its Xperia 10 III is now available for pre-order. It retails for €429 and is expected to start shipping in June. The mid-range phone is future-proof as it has 5G. Read more...

Sony and Zeiss announce expansion to partnership

Paul Hill — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:24:02 +0000

Sony and Zeiss have announced an expansion to their partnership which will see the latter provide camera hardware for Xperia smartphones starting with the Xperia 1 II which was just announced. Read more...

Sony announces new Xperia L4 with 21:9 6.2” display

Paul Hill — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:06:01 +0000

Sony has announced a new entry-level device called Xperia L4. The device will go on sale in Spring 2020 in select markets. The Japanese firm has not yet announced pricing but it should be affordable. Read more...

Sony is offering free WF-1000XM3 headphones with pre-orders of its new Xperia 5

Hamza Jawad — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 13:58:02 +0000

Sony is bundling its latest flagship handset, the Xperia 5, with its wireless, noise-cancelling WF-1000XM3 headphones. The latter are being offered for free with Xperia 5 pre-orders. Read more...

Sony's next-gen flagship smartphone is rumored to be the Xperia 1

Jay Bonggolto — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 07:14:01 +0000

Sony's supposed next flagship phone has been leaked with the Xperia 1 moniker, indicating that the company may be considering dropping the XZ branding for its premium line of smartphones. Read more...

Sony confirms Android 9.0 upgrade dates for Xperia phones

Paul Hill — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 13:12:01 +0000

Sony has announced several new dates on which it plans to release Android 9.0 across different devices. Upgrades will begin on October 26 and run until March 4 depending on the model. Read more...

More Sony Xperia XZ3 info emerges; dual front-facing speakers, 19MP single camera, and more

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 02:52:01 +0000

More details about Sony's unannounced Xperia XZ3 have come to light. The phone will have a POLED display, a Qualcomm 845 processor with 4GB RAM, dual front-facing speakers, and will run Android 9.0. Read more...

Supposed Sony Xperia XZ3 image leaks, no notched display or dual rear camera

Jay Bonggolto — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 14:50:01 +0000

An unconfirmed image purportedly belonging to the rumored Sony Xperia XZ3 has leaked online. The image reveals a smartphone without the fashionable notch on the screen and the usual dual rear camera. Read more...

Sony shares details on Android Pie rollout for Xperia smartphones

Shreyas Gandhe — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 15:30:02 +0000

Sony is known to update most of its flagship devices to the latest versions of Android for quite some time, and the company has now shared a list of devices that will receive Android Pie. Read more...

Sony's expensive new Xperia XZ2 Premium pre-orders open in the U.S. for $999.99

Abhay V — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:00:01 +0000

Sony's top-of-the-line Xperia XZ2 Premium with a 4K HDR display is now available for pre-order through Amazon for $999.99. It is being offered with a free pair of Xperia Ear Duo wireless earphones. Read more...

Sony announces new launcher is coming to succeed Xperia Home

Paul Hill — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:46:01 +0000

Sony has confirmed that it's now working on a new Home launcher after it announced that its existing Xperia Home app was entering the maintenance phase where it will get no new features. Read more...

Sony rolls out 3D Creator 2.0 app update for supported devices, brings 3D selfies and more

Abhay V — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 21:48:01 +0000

Sony today is rolling out a major 2.0 update to its 3D Creator app. The update brings features shown off at MWC 2018, including the ability to create 3D models using the device's front-facing camera. Read more...

Sony unveils the XZ2 and XZ2 compact flagships, sporting an all new design

Dreyer Smit — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 09:05:32 +0000

Sony has officially shed its old-and-tired angular smartphone design, donning a more smooth rounded finish with its latest flagship phones revealed at Mobile World Congress today. Read more...

Sony reports record profit, CEO Kaz Hirai steps down

Dreyer Smit — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 07:56:01 +0000

Sony has reported a nearly four-fold increase in profits thanks to strong sales in its Gaming and Networking, and Imaging divisions, with Kazuo Hirai stepping down after saving the electronics giant. Read more...

Upcoming Sony Xperia Compact could feature a 18:9 display

Shreyas Gandhe — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:42:01 +0000

An FCC filing of an unannounced Sony Xperia smartphone has revealed the device's tall 18:9 aspect ratio display, but in a smaller 5-inch size suggesting that it could be a new Compact model. Read more...

New leak shows off the Sony Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra, and L2

Ehtisham Ul Haq Shams — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 20:00:02 +0000

Sony is expected to update its low-end and mid-range units with new versions. A new leak has surfaced online giving us a better look at the specifications and design of Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra, and L2. Read more...

Specs of bezel-less Sony Xperia XZ Premium successor leak online

Hammad Saleem — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 14:06:01 +0000

A specifications sheet has leaked on Reddit which seemingly reveals key specifications of an alleged Sony device which will come with a bezel-free display and a Snapdragon 835 processor. Read more...

Sony may launch its next flagship with a revamped design, per executive

Dreyer Smit — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 12:24:01 +0000

With the bezel going the way of the Dodo, Sony India Managing Director suggested that the company might join the likes of Samsung and Apple with a bezel-less flagship of its own soon. Read more...

Sony has launched its mid-range Xperia XA1 Plus in India

Ehtisham Ul Haq Shams — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:46:01 +0000

Sony has launched its latest mid-range addition to the firm's X-series line-up, the Xperia XA1 Plus, in India. The handset offers a good camera and some pretty decent specs at the price of ₹24,990. Read more...

If you claimed water-damage on your Sony smartphone, you could be eligible for a 50% refund

Dreyer Smit — Sat, 26 Aug 2017 13:54:01 +0000

After misleading marketing materials resulted in several water-damaged Xperia phones, Sony has been hit by a class-action lawsuit where those affected might get a refund on the device. Read more...

Sony has launched its new mid-range phone, the Xperia XA1 Ultra, in India

Ehtisham Ul Haq Shams — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 15:46:01 +0000

Sony's latest mid-range handset, the Xperia XA1 Ultra, has been launched in India priced at INR 29,990. The device offers some decent specifications and can be picked up from retail stores today. Read more...

Sony temporarily halts Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Xperia XA and Xperia XA Ultra

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:22:01 +0000

In a bit of bad news, Sony has pulled the Android 7.0 Nougat update for its Xperia XA and Xperia XA Ultra. The firm has stated that those that were able to download the software need not worry. Read more...

Sony Mobile killing ‘Premium Standard' smartphones in favor of mid-range, flagship devices

Gurkaran Singh — Fri, 26 May 2017 12:28:01 +0000

Sony's flailing mobile arm has decided to discontinue its "Premium Standard" smartphones in favor of its flagship and mid-range offerings. The company's Xperia X and X Compact fell into this category. Read more...

Sony unveils new Xperia X-Series smartphones at Mobile World Congress

Mina Esapa — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 18:28:02 +0000

Sony has released a quartet of Xperia X Android smartphones at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. These are designed to tackle both mid-range and premium markets, and will be released this spring. Read more...

Sony debuts the Xperia Touch, an Android projector with multi-touch support for €1499

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:08:02 +0000

If you've been looking for that unique piece that will bring a bit of futuristic touch to your living space, Sony's latest Xperia Touch Android projector will probably do the trick. Read more...

Sony's upcoming flagship smartphone 'Yoshino' rumored to feature 4K screen

Shreyas Gandhe — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 11:00:01 +0000

Sony is expected to unveil new Xperia smartphones this month, and leaked specificiations of what seems to be its upcoming flagship device have revealed that it might feature a 4K screen. Read more...

Sony sends out invites for Mobile World Congress event

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 06:38:01 +0000

With a few weeks to go, Sony has sent out invites for its Mobile World Congress event that is set for February 27. The firm is expected to announce two mid-range handsets. Read more...

Sony's DK60 USB Type-C charging dock for Xperia handsets is finally available

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:48:01 +0000

Sony announced the DK60 charging dock all the way back in September of 2016, when it also unveiled its flagship photography phones, the Xperia XZ and X Compact. Now, the dock is finally available. Read more...

Sony announces details of Android 7.0 Nougat update program for Xperia devices

Andy Weir — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 15:56:01 +0000

Sony has officially launched its Android 7.0 upgrade program, publishing details of what to expect, along with a complete list of all of the devices that will be eligible for its Nougat update. Read more...

Sony begins official Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade program, starting with Xperia X Performance

Andy Weir — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 11:18:01 +0000

Sony is the latest manufacturer to begin upgrading its devices to Android 7.0 Nougat, starting with the Xperia X Performance - but Google is already preparing for the release of Android 7.1.1. Read more...

Xperia Ear, Sony's aural assistant device, is now available to pre-order in Europe for €199

Andy Weir — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 07:00:01 +0000

We got to play with an early prototype of Sony's Xperia Ear shortly after its announcement back in February. The ear-based digital assistant device is now available to pre-order for €199 / £179. Read more...

US pre-orders open at $449.99 for Sony Xperia X Compact (minus the fingerprint scanner)

Andy Weir — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 12:26:01 +0000

You can now pre-order Sony's Xperia X Compact for $449.99. But before you do, bear in mind that the device - like the new Xperia XZ flagship - doesn't come with a fingerprint sensor in the US. Read more...

Sony CEO: We're "aggressively" getting back into mobile gaming

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 16:14:01 +0000

Sony's CEO, Kaz Hirai, explained in an interview that his company was looking to rejoin the mobile gaming market with new titles. The move follows the huge success of Pokémon GO. Read more...

Xperia Ear, Sony's aural digital assistant device, will launch in November

Andy Weir — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 16:22:01 +0000

We got to play with an early prototype of the Xperia Ear shortly after its announcement back in February. Sony now says its ear-based digital assistant device will be available to buy in November. Read more...

Sony publishes list of Xperia devices to get Android 7.0 Nougat; Z3 owners sigh

Rich Woods — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 21:10:01 +0000

Sony today published a list of all of the devices that the firm plans to upgrade to Android 7.0 Nougat. The Xperia Z3 is notably missing from the list, as it was the only one to offer a preview. Read more...

Sony's leaked handset offers a slightly tweaked design that follows early Lumias

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 06:06:01 +0000

A newly leaked image shows what the source is alleging to be Sony's next handset. While the full specs aren't available, the handset is interesting as it shows Sony's redesign of its Xperia line. Read more...

After a couple months on the market, Sony's Xperia X gets $50 price cut

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 18:08:01 +0000

Sony's Xperia X, which launched a couple months ago in the United States, has received a $50 price reduction. The handset isn't a flagship, but does offer some compelling specs like its 23MP camera. Read more...

Sony Xperia XA Ultra with 16 MP front-facing camera is coming to the US and Canada

Usama Jawad — Wed, 18 May 2016 14:12:01 +0000

Sony has announced that its Xperia XA Ultra, which boasts a 16 MP front-facing camera will be available in select markets, including the United States and Canada starting July 2016. Read more...