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by Phil Nickinson
Aug 21, 2012
Manufacturer tells Android Central it 'encourages and supports external innovation'
When Google's Jean-Baptiste Queru announced plans for an "experiment" that would make th...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 21, 2012
As much as we focus on the higher end of the smartphone food chain here at Android Central, there’s been no shortage of innovation among budget phones over the past year. Hardware which just a...
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by Phil Nickinson
Aug 21, 2012
Sony this morning is reminding folks that it's bringing Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich to a number of its smartphones. That includes the Xperia Arc, Arc S, Neo, Neo V, Mini, Pro, Active a...
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by Richard Devine
Aug 21, 2012
Following recent tradition, a forthcoming Sony device has been extensively leaked and previewed. The ST26i, Xperia J, has been shown off by the chaps at mobile-review.com, and reveals a...
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by Chris Parsons
Aug 20, 2012
While most carriers in Canada have become rather open about their device software update timelines, Rogers has for a long while now declined to offer even a glimpse of their scheduling. Somewhere al...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 20, 2012
Sony has announced its next generation of smartphone and tablet image sensors, dubbed 'Exmor RS.' Succeeding the company's current line-up of Exmor R sensors, Exmor RS will utilize a sta...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 19, 2012
After numerous leaks, Sony's Xperia SL (LT26ii) -- a refreshed version of the Xperia S -- is now listed as "coming soon" on the company's website. The site listing confirms ea...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 18, 2012
More interesting news for open-source geeks this morning, as it's emerged Android Open-Source Project head Jean-Baptiste Queru has kicked off an “experiment” to bring AOSP suppo...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 17, 2012
Sony Mobile has announced that it’s commencing the next phase of its Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update roll-out for 2012 Xperia phones, starting with the Xperia P. ICS updates for the alum...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 16, 2012
Sony's aluminum-clad Xperia P has been dubbed the "European Green Smartphone of 2012-13" by industry body EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association). The win, which places the Xperi...
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by Richard Devine
Aug 15, 2012
Losing track of all these Sony Mobile devices? We wouldn't say that we blame you. U.S. customers will soon have another three to choose from, as Sony has posted coming soon links to their U.S. w...
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by Richard Devine
Aug 14, 2012
Does the world need another pink smartphone? Sony says yes, and looks set to bring to market a pink version of their mid-range Sony Xperia P. The folks at RingHK have got their h...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 14, 2012
Sony is currently holding its Gamescom 2012 press conference in Germany, and it's just announced that two new Android device manufacturers will be joining its PlayStation Mobile (formerly PlaySt...
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by Richard Devine
Aug 13, 2012
Another day, another batch of Sony related news. For once however, this latest piece of news concerns an existing device -- the current flagship to the 2012 Xperia line, the Sony Xperia S. Until now...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 11, 2012
There's been no shortage of leaked information about Sony's upcoming international flagship, the LT29i (also known by its codename 'Hayabusa'), but one aspect that's remained shr...
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by Richard Devine
Aug 09, 2012
The world may be forgetting about the Sony Tablet S, but Sony isn't. And that's a good thing. UK based Tablet S owners should be seeing an update pushing out to them right about now.
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 09, 2012
Following the huge leak just over a week ago that revealed its existence, the Sony Xperia Tablet has emerged once again today, in the form of leaked press renders. The renders obtained by XperiaB...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 09, 2012
Right on schedule, Sony's new flagship smartphone, the Xperia GX, has today launched on NTT Docomo in Japan. The slim-line device is the spiritual successor to last year's Xperia Arc, a...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 08, 2012
Since Sony's social-focused Xperia Miro was announced almost two months ago it's remained pretty elusive. However, today it looks like a UK release may be close at hand, with the emergence of ...
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by Richard Devine
Aug 07, 2012
The forthcoming Sony LT30p continues to pose for the camera ahead of its expected launch at IFA 2012, in Berlin, later this month. This time around, the folks at Nixanbal have got their hands o...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 06, 2012
It looks like the Xperia P will be the next Sony handset in line for an upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Sony Mobile India has taken to its official Facebook page to announce that ICS will...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 03, 2012
Already extensively leaked ahead of its expected launch at the Sony IFA press conference, the Sony LT30 "Mint" appears to be a smaller version of the company's H2 2012 flagship, the...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 02, 2012
The Sony Xperia SL is rumored to be a re-vamped version of the company's earlier 2012 flagship, the Xperia S. It's very similar to its predecessor, with a more-or-less identical chassis desi...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 02, 2012
Sony is pushing out another Android 2.3 Gingerbread-based firmware update for its leading entry-level handset, the Xperia U, according to reports. Forum posts indicate that the new version 6.0.B.3.1...
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by Alex Dobie
Aug 01, 2012
Sony's IFA 2012 line-up has been subject to some major leakage over the past couple of weeks. We've already seen leaked photos and spec sheets for the international Xperia GX (LT29i Hayabusa...
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by Alex Dobie
Jul 31, 2012
Entry-level ICS handset to cost £89.95 on PAYG, or free on £10.50 p.m. contracts
Earlier this week we heard that Sony's new budget-oriented Xperia Tipo would be arriving on O2 an...
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by Alex Dobie
Jul 31, 2012
Info suggesting no 2011 Xperias would get Jelly Bean was given "in error."
In a statement on its official product blog, Sony has reassured Xperia smartphone owners that it's sti...
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by Alex Dobie
Jul 31, 2012
Since the launch of the Tablet S and Tablet P last year, little has been heard from Sony on the subject of future tablet plans. However, that changes today with the leak of a massive cache of slides...
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by Alex Dobie
Jul 31, 2012
After a short delay, carrier NTT Docomo has cofirmed that Sony's new handsets for the Japanese market, the Xperia SX and GX, are due to launch next week. The 4.6-inch Xperia GX, the new Sony fla...
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by Alex Dobie
Jul 30, 2012
Sony's latest entry-level smartphone, the Xperia Tipo, is set to launch on O2 and Orange in the UK from next month. Announced in mid-June, the pint-size handset comes loaded with Android 4.0 Ice C...
