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Sony rolls out Lollipop to additional Xperia smartphones with more on the way

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 13 Apr 2015 8:26 am
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Sony today announced that the Lollipop update is now rolling out for a variety of Xperia smartphones. The company also touched on what handsets will be receiving the update next week.

Sony Xperia Z1, Z2, and Z3 running early release of Android 5.0 Lollipop

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Posted by Simon Sage on 6 Nov 2014 10:59 am
Sony is hard at work getting Android 5.0 Lollipop onto their flagship devices, and thanks to the recent release of the code from Google, they're sharing builds for the Xperia Z1, Xperia Z2, and Xperia Z3. The public rollout is due early next year, but for now developers and eager early adopters can load it up, give it a shot, and provide feedback to improve the final release.

Sony Z1 and Z2 added to Xperia open-source project with unified kernels

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Posted by Simon Sage on 16 Oct 2014 12:12 pm
The Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z2 are now a part of Sony's open source efforts, and unifies them with a common kernel based on the Qualcomm MSM8974 platform. This won't mean much for everyday users, since applying the software to either device means you won't be able to take pictures or make phone calls, but it will make life easier for folks who tinker with custom ROMs.

Sony Xperia Z1 in Canada gets an update to Android 4.4.4

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Posted by Derek Kessler on 28 Jul 2014 11:24 am
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The Sony Xperia Z1 on Rogers in Canada is getting an update to Android 4.4.4. The Xperia Z1 has been certified for an update to 4.4.4 since last month with unlocked phones getting the update then, but it's now Rogers' turn.

Sony starts Android 4.4.4 roll out for Xperia Z1 Compact, also certified for Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra [Update]

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 27 Jun 2014 4:47 am
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Sony has kicked off the roll out of Android 4.4.4 to the Xperia Z1 Compact in Russia, Italy and Indonesia, according to a report over on the Xperia Blog. Not only are we seeing the latest firmware be released into the wild (although slightly limited) for the Z1 Compact, but the Z1 and Z Ultra have also been certified.

Update for Sony Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact, and Z Ultra fixes KitKat audio bug

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Posted by Derek Kessler on 9 Apr 2014 11:44 am
There's an update available for Sony's Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact, and Z Ultra that promises to fix a speaker issue that cropped up when the handsets were updated to Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The new firmware build 14.3.A.0.757 corrects the bug that sent audio through the handset speaker (the one you use when using the phone as a phone) instead of the louder external speaker.

Get a free Sony QX10 lens with your Xperia Z1 order from Carphone Warehouse

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 6 Sep 2013 11:24 am
Z1 with QZ10 lens
£69 upfront and £33 per month gets you both the Xperia Z1 and the Sony Cybershot QX10 from Carphone Warehouse If you're in the market for a new Sony Xperia Z1, and have been eyeing the Sony lens cameras, Carphone Warehouse has a deal happening that you'll want to see. When you pre-order the Xperia Z1 on a pay monthly plan or use an upgrade, they'll throw in a Cybershot QX10 detachable lens...