Sony Mobile holding MWC press conference on 24 February 2014
Mark your diaries Sony Xperia fans, we have just received word that Sony Mobile’s MWC press conference will take place at 08:30 CET on Monday 24th February 2014. Last year’s event saw the global launch...
View ArticleFirst picture of the Xperia Z2 Tablet [Update: More pics and specs]
The (small) picture you see below is the first we have seen of the upcoming Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 (SGP521, codenamed Castor). It is difficult to tell much from the single picture, but we can see that...
View ArticleNo Anti-Shatter Film on Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Mobile will not be using an anti-shatter protector on the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 tablet according to Android Central. We have heard from a number of people on the floor at MWC that the units did...
View ArticleXperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet are first devices to feature MHL 3.0; capable of 4k...
The Sony Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet are the first devices to get MHL 3.0 support, which is great to see. The new standard allows the native output of 4K2K Ultra High Definition (UHD) video through...
View ArticleXperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet has pencil stylus input; also see SteadyShot...
When Sony announced the Xperia Z Ultra at the end of last summer, one of the big features was the fact that you could use pretty much any pen or pencil as stylus input for that 6.44-inch display. Well...
View ArticleSony BKC10/BKC50 Cover Stands includes a BKB10 Bluetooth Keyboard
Sony Mobile launched a couple of new cases last week at MWC that included the new BKB10 Bluetooth Keyboard. The BKB10 is an ultra-thin wireless keyboard, weighing 200 grams, which features NFC for easy...
View ArticleSony MDR-NC31EM Digital Noise Cancelling Headset now in stock
The Sony MDR-NC31EM Digital Noise Cancelling Headset is now in stock in the UK, with retailer Handtec selling both the black and white versions for £29.99 plus postage. The Sony MDR-NC31EM headset will...
View ArticleXperia Tablet Z Wi-Fi update (10.4.1.B.0.109) rolling
Sony Xperia Tablet Z (LTE) owners saw their tablets updated to firmware build 10.4.1.B.0.101 in the beginning of February. This Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware brought an enhanced user experience,...
View ArticleXperia Z2 Tablet launched in Hong Kong; Xperia Z2 delayed
Sony Hong Kong launched the Xperia Z2 Tablet earlier today, however today’s event was also meant to mark the launch of the Xperia Z2 smartphone. However, Sony cancelled the Xperia Z2 launch for the...
View ArticleXperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet get new firmware certified (17.1.A.2.36)
We understand that Sony is continuing to enhance the UI experience of the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet prior to release, which is why we have seen a new firmware build certified on the PTCRB website....
View ArticleSony SPA-TA1 Tablet Attachment for QX10/QX100 cameras unboxed
Sony introduced the SPA-TA1 Tablet Attachment to help people mount their QX10/QX100 lens-style cameras to larger devices such as the Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Tablet Z. It will fit onto any device with...
View ArticleXperia Z2 Tablet unboxing video
Sony is expected to launch the Xperia Z2 tablet by early April across most markets worldwide. Below you will find the first unboxing video that we have come across for the Xperia Z2 Tablet courtesy of...
View ArticleSony confirms Android KitKat rolling for Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia...
Sony Mobile has this morning confirmed that the Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware update is now rolling for the Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 Compact. The company also confirmed that KitKat will...
View ArticleXperia Z2 Tablet now shipping in the UK; no pencil stylus input confirmed
We can confirm that the 16GB and 32GB Wi-Fi editions of the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (SGP511, SGP512) are now shipping in the UK. The official Sony website now allows you to “Add to basket” instead of...
View ArticleXperia Z2 Tablet manual now available
Sony has started to ship the Xperia Z2 Tablet, well at least the Wi-Fi version, so it will be no surprise to learn that the user guides for both LTE and Wi-Fi versions are now available. The manuals...
View ArticleNew firmware (17.1.A.2.49) certified for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet
A new firmware build has been certified by the PTCRB for the Xperia Z2 (D6502, D6503) and Xperia Z2 Tablet (SGP521, SGP541). Build number 17.1.A.2.49 looks to be an incremental update over the previous...
View ArticleEuropeans get 5% off the Xperia Z2 Tablet for a limited time
If you live in Europe and have been keeping a close eye on the Xperia Z2 Tablet, but haven’t bit the bullet yet, then you’ll be glad you waited. Sony is offering a 5 percent discount across all items...
View ArticleMichael Jackson’s new album XSCAPE will be free for 2014 Xperia owners
Michael Jackson fans will be treated to a new album of his unreleased work in May. The album called XSCAPE has been created in conjunction with top producers, such as Timbaland, Rodney Jerkins,...
View ArticleNew firmware (17.1.A.2.55) certified for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony is continuing to polish firmware for the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet, as another minor Android 4.4.2 KitKat update has been certified for both devices with build number 17.1.A.2.55. This...
View ArticleSony SCR12 Style Cover Stand for Xperia Z2 Tablet Review
Sony created a dedicated case for the Xperia Z2 Tablet in the form of the Style Cover Stand SCR12. Sony only started to create its own cases last summer, when it launched the CP12 Power Cover for the...
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