Tablets

Android 6.0 Marshmallow (23.5.A.0.570) Finally Comes to Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

by Sohrab Osati | Apr 26, 2016 | 0 comments

Sony has been playing a bit of a dancing game with its tablets and Marshmallow. First, the Android 6.0 build arrived on the Xperia Z4 Tablet (which makes sense) but skipped the Z3 and arrived on the Xperia Z2 Tablet. Now Sony has finally released Android 6.0 Marshmallow (23.5.A.0.570) on the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.

Luckily, the release widely covers the Z3 tablet family which includes LTE models (SGP621, SGP641) and Wi-Fi only editions (SGP611, SGP612). As per usual, while the update is live via OTA, it’s hit or miss depending on your region. So if you’re looking to get the update for your Z3 Tablet Compact or other Xperia devices as soon as possible, I’d recommend downloading the free Mac/PC Companion Manager which tends to have updates faster than OTA.

Firmware (23.4.A.1.264) Brings Stagefright Exploit Fix to Sony Xperia Z3 Series

by Sohrab Osati | Dec 1, 2015 | 1 comment

Another day and another firmware update. This time, the update targets the entire Xperia Z3 series (Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact) and brings with it a full Stagefright exploit fix. If you need to download the new firmware or are wondering what the heck the Stagefright exploit is, then meet me after the jump.

Purchase the Overpriced Sony Xperia Z3+ or Z4 Tablet & Get a $50 PSN Gift Card

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 25, 2015 | 4 comments

Sony sure knows how to kick off the holiday shopping frenzy. While the team at PlayStation has things covered, having just announced 30.2 million PS4 units sold, Sony Mobile continues to struggle on, well, everything. Last week, it was revealed that for some reason or another, the Sony Xperia Z3+ would be sold as an unlocked device through B&H Photo with a $499 price tag. Nothing says we truly don’t give a damn like releasing a 7-month old device (and not their newest Z5 flagship series) at full price on a site that most people have never heard about. Luckily they’ve since added Amazon but that’s also a hot mess that you’ll see after the jump.

Honestly, will Sony even move a thousand of these? I doubt it. If they could, there would be some carrier support here. At any rate, if you’re interested in the Xperia Z3+ or the much better designed and highly under appreciated Xperia Z4 Tablet, then Sony is looking to sweeten the pot by giving you a $50 PSN gift card. Details after the jump.

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet Gets New Firmware (28.0.A.8.260) Update

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 23, 2015 | 0 comments

You would have thought that much like the rest of us, Sony would have forgotten about their tablet initiative by now. Fortunately for owners of the Xperia Z4 Tablet, Sony is still looking at new ways to improve the powerful and sleek portable. In this case, it comes in the form of a new firmware update.

Sorry Canada – No Sony Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z4 Tablet for You

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 4, 2015 | 7 comments

If Sony pulling the plug of their online retail store in the US and Canada wasn’t sad enough news for you, we’ve unfortunately got one more piece to add to it. While the Sony Xperia Z3+ will be coming to the US via Verizon, those in Canada will have to either opt for its predecessor, the Xperia Z3, or wait for future models. According to Sony, their latest flagship smartphone and tablet won’t be making it to the country. That means no Sony Xperia Z3+ or Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet for those in Canada.

After the jump, Sony’s statement on the matter.

New Sony Xperia Flagship to Launch in Fall?

by Sohrab Osati | Jul 28, 2015 | 0 comments

File this purely under the rumor mill but there have been some strong whispers about a new flagship smartphone from Sony Mobile. While Sony working on a followup to the Xperia Z3+/Z4 shouldn’t be surprising to anybody, the fact that we’re hearing about it so early is.

In fact, the Xperia Z3+ still hasn’t launched in many territories and this rumor pegs the release date, if not reveal date for early Fall. Let’s talk more after the jump.

Sony Mobiles Android 5.1 Release Schedule Revealed

by Sohrab Osati | Jul 24, 2015 | 2 comments

Just this week along, Sony Mobile has released Android 5.1.1 on the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 as well as the Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. With already a schedule that’s been far more aggressive than the Sony Mobile of the past, the company has revealed which devices will be getting the new Android build next.

Those details after the jump.

Android 5.1.1 Available on Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2

by Sohrab Osati | Jul 23, 2015 | 0 comments

Just yesterday, Sony begun rolling out Android 5.1.1 for the Xperia Z3 Compact & Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. Now the Android handset makers are expanding the scope of the new firmware to the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2. At the time, it’s unclear which countries the update is live in though the update is expected to be global and not region based.

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet LTE Now Available in Europe

by Sohrab Osati | Jul 21, 2015 | 6 comments

Though the Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet has been released for a few months now, up until today, you could only find the Wi-Fi model (SGP712) in Europe. All of that is changing with the Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet LTE (SGP771) model becoming available for purchase. Those eager to find the LTE edition can either purchase one from Sony’s own retail (link after the jump) or from other online retailers like Amazon.

Few more tidbits about the Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet LTE after the jump.

Android 5.1.1 Coming to Sony Mobile Later This Month

by Sohrab Osati | Jul 20, 2015 | 0 comments

According to Sony Mobile, later this month, those who reside in Japan will be getting Android 5.1.1. Devices to get the new update include

Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z3
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

More info after the jump.

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet Ship Dates Pushed Back Again

by Sohrab Osati | Jun 9, 2015 | 3 comments

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.

Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet Pre-orders Halted in UK

by Sohrab Osati | Jun 1, 2015 | 0 comments

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.

Older Sony Xperia Devices (Z, ZL, ZR, Tablet Z) Start Receiving Android 5.0.2 Lollipop

by Sohrab Osati | May 20, 2015 | 2 comments

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.

NTT DoCoMo to Also Carry Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet, New Promo Video

by Sohrab Osati | May 15, 2015 | 0 comments

Alongside carrying the flagship Xperia Z4, NT DoCoMo will also carry the Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet. While definitely designed with entertainment in mind, seeing how you’ll be getting a 10.1-inch IPS (2560 x 1600) 2k display that offers 17-hours of video playback, with an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chip (with four Cortex-A57 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores working at 1.5GHz), the Xperia Z4 Tablet strangely might also be a great device for those with a lot of work in mind.

That’s because, beyond the power and fantastic battery life the tablet offers, Sony is also debuting a docking Bluetooth keyboard (BKB50) that has a hinge mechanism which allows the Xperia Z4 Tablet to easily dock. Once connected, the screen can tilt up to 130 degrees, simulating the same functionality you’d get from a laptop.

Will the Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet Float?

by Sohrab Osati | May 5, 2015 | 1 comment

Sony might not be a big player in the tablet market but that doesn’t mean each new iteration of their Xperia tablets aren’t jammed packed with new and eye popping features which are worthy of your next purchase. The Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet, their latest flagship Android tablet was revealed a month ago and features everything you’d want in a tablet. A 8-core processor with 3GB RAM powers a 10.1-inch IPS (2560 x 1600) 2k display that offers 17-hours of video playback in a design that’s even thinner than its predecessor.

In fact, the Xperia Z4 Tablet is the world’s slimmest and lightest 10’ tablet. Seeing how despite its premium features and large display size, Sony was able to still shave off weight from the new tablet, the company set out to see just how light weight the Z4 Tablet really is. With that as the back drop, Sony set out to beautiful Fira Montjuic with some helium balloons to see if they could make the Z4 Tablet float.

That video awaits you after the jump.