Xperia Z2 Android KitKat wallpapers are available to download

If you're looking for the original Xperia KitKat wallpapers, then some guys over at XperiaGuide has something for you. The original wallpapers from Sony D6502/D6503, aka Sony Sirius, aka Sony Xperia Z2, is now available to download. Wallpapers are archived on a single 4.6 megabyte RAR package and contains some home screen and lock screen wallpapers. Each wallpaper has a different color tone that can be set via Xperia Themes app. It should perfectly work and fit on all phones.

Xperia Z1 Compact starts its pre-order on Singapore tomorrow

If you live in Singapore and planning to buy the Xperia Z1 Compact, then this is a good news for you. The Xperia Z1 Compact is available on pre-order from tomorrow (28 February 2014) to 13 March 2014 and will have the price attached of S$798 (£379/€461/$630), with some accessories bundled for free (including Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20, Magnetic Charging Dock DK32 and Shell cover clear case.

New firmware for Xperia SP, T and V certified

A new update for Xperia SP (C5302; M35h/C5303/C5306), Xperia T (LT30p only) and Xperia V (LT25i) has been certified on PTCRB. Xperia SP has a certified number of 12.1.A.1.192, and the Xperia T/V has a certified number of 9.2.A.1.199. This could be a major bug-fixing update from the latest original Android 4.3 firmware (Xperia SP: 12.1.A.0.266, Xperia T/V: 9.2.A.0.295) and not the Android 4.4. We'll let you know as soon as the update goes live.

Sony Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet is already certified on PTCRB

Sony has just announce the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet at MWC on Monday, with the launch date set to somewhere in March. However, it is interesting to see the new Sony Xperia Z2 (D6502/D6503/L50w for Chinese markets) and Xperia Tablet Z2 (SGP521/SGP541) has been certified at PTCRB.

Sony showcases SmartEyeglass prototype on MWC

At MWC 2014 tradeshow Sony also showcase the prototype version of SmartEyeglass smart eye-glass accessory; a direct competitor to Google Glass. It can show you the directions to your check-in desk in airport, getting real-time scores when you watch football games, as well as reading text messages, get a notification of missed phone call, or capture a photo with its built-in camera.

Sony Mobile at MWC; here are all the products

Sony's press conference for Mobile World Congress has ended, and of course Sony has unveiled a few products to the audience; two phones, one tablet and a few of accessory. Let's see what Sony has bring to us.

Xperia Z1 Compact M51w sees the 14.2.A.1.146 firmware update

The Chinese version of Sony Xperia Z1 Compact (M51w) is now seeing its first update. The 14.2.A.1.146 firmware build number is likely to be Chinese-exclusive, replacing the 14.2.A.1.142 firmware in the international model.

Sony D5103 specs leaked

With Sony MWC press conference is coming in a few hours, some details of the Sony D5103 (probably Xperia G) has been leaked by GFXBench. The page confirms some specs that Xperia G will have such as Android KitKat 4.4.1 out-of the box, 5.2" 720p display,  1.4GHz quad-core CPU, Adreno 305 GPU, 8 and 2 megapixel camera, and more, so our guess and ViziLeaks' guess on Friday was wrong.

Xperia KitKat ringtones is now available to download

Thanks to XDA Member iRimas who have had the Sony Xperia Z2 prototype, the Sony KitKat ringtone is now available to download. The ringtone sounds smoother than older Xperias.

Xperia Z2 leaked again in a live-pic

XDA Member iRimas who have owned the prototype version of the Sony Xperia Z2 aka Sirius, has leaking a new live-pic of the unreleased phone, and a screenshot which has taken by the phone. We've covered all the leak in this post.

14.2.A.1.142 firmware rolling for Xperia Z1 Compact

Sony has roll a new firmware for Xperia Z1 Compact with build number 14.2.A.1.142 (from 14.2.A.1.114). No changelog was present, so is likely to be a bug-fixing update.

Sony hints at what's coming on MWC

Sony (Mobile) has uploaded a new teaser video to its YouTube channel. The video is only 16 seconds long and shows that "Something extraordinary is coming" and shows the MWC date with a hashtag that reads #XperiaDetails. The red color dominates the video, so it may mean that the new Sony phones announced in MWC 2014 has a new red color combination. We'll let you know you if anything happens.

Sony-Garmin prepping navigation app for SmartWatch 2

Sony and Garmin are set to launch the first Navigation app for the SmartWatch 2. The app will enable pedestrian navigation to the watch and the app will set to be announced in next week's MWC; the app will be available pre-installed on the watch shortly after.

Xperia M/M dual firmware certified; not an ordinary one

Sony (Mobile) has certify a new update for Xperia M and Xperia M dual. The firmware build has significant changes from the earlier versions; meaning that this is the major update. 

The Xperia M (both C1904 and C1905 versions) has got a certification with firmware number 15.4.A.0.21.

Sony Xperia Z2 to came with Z2 Ultra and Tablet Z2, but the leaker is not sure

One of the known-leaker GadgetLeaks has confirmed if there was the device named Xperia Z2 Ultra (Canopus?) announced at MWC, alongside the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Tablet Z2.

Xperia Z1 Compact now selling in India

The Xperia Z1 Compact (D5503) is now marks its way to India. On official Sony page the phone is priced at INR 36,990 ($594/€431/£356) and available in all four colors (black, white, lime and pink). 

Sony Sirius (Xperia Z2) front panel listed on a Japanese retailer

A few days ago we've snapped a view of the "genuine Sirius (Xperia Z2) back cover", which was sold at Moumantai, the Japanese spare-part retailer. Now, the front panel of this Xperia Z2 has been solded through the very same retailer.

Xperia Z Android 4.4 firmware "Testing scheduled" says Vodafone Australia

Sony hasn't confirm the KitKat update time frame for Xperia Z series of handsets, but Vodafone Australia has confirmed that the testing of the 4.4 software for Xperia Z has been scheduled. This means that you'll don't have to wait too long to enjoy KitKat for your Xperia Z, or at least the time frame is already confirmed.

Check if your Xperia Z1 Compact uses a JDI/AUO panel

There is a small poll on XDA forum asking whether their Z1 Compact uses a JDI or AUO panel. Well, if you already own the Z1C then you can contribute in this poll. Well how do I check what display panel my Z1 Compact using? Just install an app called "Terminal Emulator" from Google Play (or you can go there using file manager) and then enter this two-bar code:

"cd /sys/devices/mdss_dsi_panel

cat panel_id"

Then you should get a result like this (taken from first post's attachment):

There are some members saying that he's got a device that made of AUO display panel, but they hasn't got any problems on their device. As you may know JDI panel has a better viewing angles and much brighter produced colors, rather that AUO displays which has not-really-superb viewing angles and darker colors. You may want to check the comparison between both panels (via XperiaBlog) here.

Sony revised the Xperia Z1 Compact white paper; fixed that back plate problem

You may remember our report saying that the Xperia Z1 Compact's back plate is made of plastic, not glass. Well Sony has confirmed that thing via revision in the Xperia Z1 Compact's white paper (both D5503 and M51w white papers has been updated in February 17, 2014).

"The front side of the phone is made of durable tempered glass, and the back side of the phone is made of high-rigid plastic sheet, reflecting the world around you..."

Sony Xperia Tablet Z2: Press pics and more details leaked

Just yesterday we told you about the Sony Xperia Tablet Z successor, called Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 (but we're not sure it will be called like that), or codenamed Sony Castor. Now we have another news for you if you're waiting this Xperia tablet. A new leaker account @gadgetleaks has leak out this new Sony Xperia Tablet Z2. The person behind this account has confirmed that the yesterday's leak was correct, he even add some details in the tweet.

Can confirm some more Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet Specs, @evleaks is accurate. Extra: Weight: 426g Wifi, 439g LTE. Dimensions: 266 x 172 x 6.4 mm
— Gadget Leaks (@gadgetleaks) February 17, 2014

Lengthy Xperia Z2/D6503 video review out in the internet

The review video of the Xperia Z2 or Sony D6503 has been uploaded by a YouTube user Rimas Flyil. The duration is at a lengthy 12 minutes and shows some native Xperia features that will be included in the KitKat, like What's New, new Sony live wallpaper, new start-up screen, and more. The phone displayed in this video has a slimmer bezel too, and reserves a better viewing angle from older Xperia flagships. Also seen 15 megapixel camera and 4K video support too.

"Xperia Tablet Z2" (Castor?) specs leak out

Sony is about to launch its Xperia Z2 (or whatever it may called, we're not sure it will be called like that) at MWC 2014, which will be live in one week. However @evleaks has leak the specifications of the tablet version of the Xperia Z2, which was formally known as Sony Castor.

More details on the "Sony Xperia G"

Earlier today ViziLeaks has leaking an information of a phone called "Sony Xperia G". Now, the same leaker has leaking the information of the Xperia G again, but with a little more details.

According to the leaker, the phone will support an LTE connectivity, 4.8" screen (the tweet doesn't say the resolution of the display), 8GB internal memory and microSD card expansion slot, 1GB RAM and no water resistance rating, so some of our guesses from the previous post was wrong. There's a chance of the phone to feature an Android 4.3 Jelly Bean on-board (or maybe KitKat?!).

Sony Xperia G leaked

Another leak for today. @ViziLeaks has something to show to us, presenting the new 'Sony Xperia G'. The device sits on the bottom, the top is Xperia Z1 to our eye. As you can see, this 'Xperia G' has a smaller size to the Xperia Z1 and a slightly 'longer' shutter button to our eye.

Well, this could be a direct competitor to the existing phone Motorola Moto G. As you know, Moto G is an "exceptional phone at an exceptional price". It has some nice offerings like 5 megapixel camera, 4.5" 720p display, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean (upgradeable to 4.4), and customizable back cover.

If it's the direct competitor of the Moto G, then it must do the great offerings to attract the consumers to buy the phone. We would assume a 4.5-4.6" display, around 5 megapixel of camera and Android 4.3 on-board. A few days ago GFXBench, a benchmarking site, has revealed the details of D5103 (it's maybe the same phone).

Sony Sirius (Xperia Z2) back cover listed on a Japanese retailer

One of the Japanese spaerpart retailer Moumantai has listed the new Xperia Z2 (Sirius) genuine back cover. The back cover is in black colour and the seller (or maybe the seller is Moumantai itself) says that the double-sided tape has included in the back cover. Not sure what material is used in the back cover. It is priced at about $40 (4,000 Yen), but the stock of the item was empty. Looks like a Z1 back cover, or maybe those two backplate design is same. 

Sony Sirius leaked: live pics are here

Someone who has joined Digi-wo has posted a new picture showing what he calls a Sony Sirius, or Sony D6503 for long. As you can see the bezels are thinner than Sony's previous flagships. The picture reveals that Sony Sirius is coming in black and white too, maybe more colour will come. Oh, and he says that there will be no longer Sony logo baked into the screen protector. There are two pictures published, one showing black and white versions of Sirius, and the another showing its size against the Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z. Enjoy the pictures below.

Sirius in black and white versions

Xperia T/TX/V Android 4.3 update is now live

If you haven't heard it yet, after Xperia SP, the Xperia T (and TX) and V are also receiving its new Android 4.3 update with build number 9.2.A.0.295. 

The update, according to the changelog, brings the updated system apps, Sony media services with the integration with Sony Entertainment Network cloud service integration, "Xperia Themes" which brings themes that you can apply and add with Sony Select, a section called "Xperia in Business" and a refined STAMINA Mode for a longer battery life. It should bring bug fixes from the previous firmware too. However no mention on Sony Smart Social Camera add-on, although it is included and can be downloaded via the '+ Add' button.

Sony Sirius KitKat UI leaked

This time we have a video showing the Sony KitKat UI for Xperia Z2 or maybe another new Sony phone(s). The UI, as showcased, has a new lock screen (from "Swipe up or down to unlock" in Jelly Bean UI to "Swipe to unlock" in KitKat), a new Sony wallpaper that responds every touch from the home screen, a new Walkman controller in lock screen, new Xperia themes, and some new Sony Smart Social Camera add-on. Keep in mind that this is a testing firmware, so things showed in the video might look a bit un-smooth.

Xperia SP 4.3 update is finally rolled out

Yes, it's here. Finally Xperia SP users can enjoy the new Android 4.3 that's just rolled out a few hours ago with build number 12.1.A.0.266. The new firmware will bring UI optimizements from Android 4.3, white background theme, new Sony Smart Camera apps (not pre-installed), new Xperia home launcher with downloadable themes via Xperia Themes, as well as new Sony Media apps and new app versions, and it should bring bug-fixing from previous build too.

Does the Xperia Z1 Compact's rear plate doesn't made of glass?

If you are an Xperia Z1 Compact user, please feel your phone's back panel and check if it was made from glass or plastic? Well, we are asking this because Sony has update its product white paper and product page for Xperia Z1 Compact to explain that only the front side of the phone is made from glass. 

New firmware update hits Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z

A new firmware update has been rolled out for Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z with build number 10.4.1.B.0.101 (still Android 4.3). The update fixes bugs that exists in the original Android 4.3 build (10.4.B.0.569), including bug fixing in the Bluetooth connectivity, battery improvements, YouTube app improvements and more.

Android 4.3 is almost ready for Xperia SP and Xperia TX

If you're an Xperia SP and Xperia TX owner, then you will be glad that your long-awaited Android 4.3 is almost ready. Vodafone Australia says that the testing of Android 4.3 has been "completed. Awaiting rollout."

Sony ends some old Xperia smartphones support

Do you still using your old Sony Xperia smartphone(s)? If so, then you will be sad hearing this news.

Today Sony Mobile has giving a statement to its customers who is still using their old phones, as some older Xperia models are not supported anymore by Sony.

Sony Xperia smartphone with small bezels leaked (true or not?)

Two screenshot showing an unreleased Sony Xperia "phone" with a near-zero bezel has been leaked by a Digi-wo member.

Xperia Z1 Compact user manual guide now live

If you already have the Xperia Z1 Compact but your user guide is lost so you can't use your phone then you will be glad because the electronic version of the Xperia Z1 Compact user guide is now available to download publicly. The user guide is about 2MB of size and contains 119 pages for you to read. As with many user guides, the user guide reveals many features of the phone and it teaches you how to use it.