At the beginning of the month, we reported that Sony would be delaying the Xperia Z4 Tablet by one week in the UK. Originally, Sony had hoped to get the Xperia Z4 Tablet in the hands of those who had pre-ordered it by the end of May, but the delay meant that June 5th would be the new arrival date. With June 5th having come and gone, Sony has pushed back the arrival date to June 29th for anybody who pre-orders the powerful tablet.
Despite smartphones making up a bulk of their sales, the mobile division of Sony has been stalled for the past two years where they’ve retreat in total sales compared to years past. Announcing a new flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z3+ (Xperia Z4 in Japan) and tablet, the Xperia Z4 Tablet, Sony is betting on premium devices to help get back on track.
Still, a handful of products short of pulling in sales numbers like Apple (for those playing at home, with the launch of iPhone 6 & iPhone 6+, Apple sold 75 million units in one quarter where Sony sold across its many different devices just shy of 40 million units in one year) won’t be able to turn Sony around and they know this. Instead the company will treat 2015 as mostly a “transformation” year with hopes that 2016 will finally bring in the elusive profits they so desperately need.
The Sony Xperia A4 might be the Xperia Z3 Compact repurposed but that doesn’t mean it’s not a worthy device. After all, you’re still getting a Android 5.0.2 Lollipop phone with:
All of that is wrapped in a beautiful 4.6-inch Triluminos (quantum dots) 720p display that comes in some brilliant colors. After the jump, a photo gallery to entice you further.
It’s not breaking news that Sony Mobile has been struggling. Once destined to be one of the three pillars of Sony, the ever important mobile division has instead been a cause for financial loss at Sony. In just the past two years, not only has Sony Mobile not been able to move forward and grow, but it has also retreated and lost ground.
More on this after the jump, including how Sony can recapture the smartphone market and make ways with their wearables.
Rejoice, Sony fans who are with T-Mobile. After having released Android 5.0.2 Lollipop for the Xperia Z1s, T-Mobile has finally made the new OS available for the Sony Xperia Z3. According to T-Mobile, the mandatory software update will bring the device to Build 23.1.C.0.385.
The update can be downloaded via OTA push or by using the Sony PC Companion app over Wi-Fi. After the jump, details on how to start the update.
Sony knows that in order to have a product that’s compelling to consumers, you also need to have a robust ecosystem that surrounds it. For example, alongside the Xperia Z4 Tablet, Sony also unveiled the BKB50 Bluetooth keyboard which, thanks to its dock-like nature, turns the powerful tablet into a notebook of sorts. For phones, things like keyboards are a little less important and even frankly unnecessary, but what do most smartphone owners purchase alongside their new device? A case, of course, and Sony will be launching their new SCR30 Style Cover Window for the Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z4.
After the jump, all the details on the Sony SCR30 Style Cover Window.
In the UK, the Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet was on the cusp of being released to consumers. Here to replace the aging Xperia Z2 Tablet, the Z4 Tablet was the newest flagship product from Sony Mobile. However, just prior to its release, Sony bumped the release back by a week with the option to order one completely removed.
Despite purchasing Ericsson and going at it alone which has resulted in some beautiful products, Sony Mobile has struggled to gain much traction globally. In the last two years alone, Sony Mobile has seen their year-over-year sales decline with Apple dominating the premium market and handset makers from China like Xiaomi and Huawei eating into the low-end market. With an inability to compete in either market, Sony has been squeezed in a middle ground that’s proving hard for them to sustain. With a focus on premium products, Sony could at least count on greater profit margins on each unit sold where the entry market would provide them with increased revenue.
No country better represents this than China where the middle class is booming with a population of over 300 million who can afford premium products and even more who can afford an entry class device. Unfortunately for Sony, they’ve been unable to capitalize on it and they are signaling a significant downsizing from the country.
It’s been teased for months, but T-Mobile is officially bring the latest OS from Google to the Sony Xperia Z1s. Specifically, starting today, you can download Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on the Xperia Z1s via OTA software update. This will move the build number from 14.4.B.0.56 to version 14.5.B.0.236. If you’re not sure about your build number, follow these steps:
There is still no word on when the Xperia Z3 will receive Android 5.0 Lollipop but with the Z1s have just received the latest OS, the update for the Z3 isn’t likely far off. After the jump, instructions on how to download Lollipop.
One of the lesser known features of the Xperia Z3+ (known as Xperia Z4 in Japan) is its ability to support Qualcomm’s Quick Charge technology. According to Sony, via the UCH10 Quick Charger which can be seen above, you can get 5.5 hours of battery life for the Xperia Z3+ in just 10 minutes.
More details after the jump.
Remember how Sony did that weird thing where they announced the Xperia Z4 but it was exclusive to Japan? Well now Sony is planning to bring their latest flagship smartphone globally and under a new name. Officially called the Sony Xperia Z3+, the phone is every inch the Xperia Z4 that’s being released in Japan but just under a new name. While to the untrained eye, the Xperia Z3+ (E6553) will appear nearly identical to the Z3, it will most certainly feel different, thanks to a slimmer (6.9mm vs 7.3mm) and lighter (144g vs 152g) profile. But cosmetics aren’t the only difference between the outgoing model and the new one.
More details after the jump.
It’s believed that next week, Sony will be holding a press conference in Hong Kong and Taiwan where they will unveil new Xperia products. Specifically, on Wednesday the 27th, members of the press are to gather in Taiwan where the unveiling will take place. On the menu is believed to be a new flagship smartphone and tablets.
Details after the jump.
Just because you have an older device doesn’t mean you should miss out on the party. Starting today via OTA, Sony is beginning to push out the latest Android build to older devices. It appears this update is specifically designed to go OTA (over the air) which means you won’t be finding it via any computer connection.
Some more details after the jump.
In mid-March, T-Mobile confirmed their intentions to bring Android 5.0 Lollipop to the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z1s. A month later, Lollipop would be certified by them for the Xperia Z1s though the company has yet to release the new OS for Sony’s two smartphones. Now, thanks to a new listing from T-Mobile, it seems that we’re closer than ever to receiving Android 5.0 on the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z1s.
Details after the jump.
Dubbed Lavender, the latest leak from Sony Mobile is believed to be a new mid-range phone with model number E55XX (E5503, E5563). Likely set to be launched sometime in the Fall 2015, this phone had previously popped up and was pegged with a MediaTek MT6752 (64-bit octa-core LTE) chipset that powers a 1080p display.
After the jump, a larger picture from the Sony Lavender panel and some more details about the phone await you.
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