Sony has rolled out the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update to is Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra smartphone starting today. Let's take a closer look about what's new:
- The Android Jelly Bean 4.3, of course; bringing some UI improvements
- Social live, Info-eye, Timeshift burst, AR effect are now available on Xperia Z Ultra
- Sony's WALKMAN, Album, and Movies app are now with Sony Entertainment Network cloud service integration
- New 'Xperia Themes' app, offers downloadable themes
- Updated some Sony apps (Sony Select, TrackID, Sony Small Apps, and messaging)
- Some improvements on 'Xperia in Business' section
The timing and availability may vary by your country/carrier.However, the update on other devices are still 'around the corner', so stay tuned for updates.
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Update: The build number of the update is 14.2.A.0.290. This update also fixed the bootloader camera bug
Few hours ago Sony just unveiled the Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition (no Xperia branding). Let's have a closer look at the device.
This is the first 'phablet' with the Google Play Edition branding, and the features are same like on the Xperia Z Ultra like the Xperia Z Ultra, like 6.4" 1080p TRILUMINOS display, Snapdragon 800, 2 GB RAM, 16GB storage, 8 megapixel rear camera with Exmor RS sensor and 2 megapixel front camera, waterproof & dust resistant, and 3000mAh battery, but the device is running stock Android 4.4 KitKat.
It is now available at Google Play Store for US customers pricing at $649 unlocked, but there is no word for an international availability.
More information can be found on the Sony Developer World site.
- Sony's WALKMAN, Album, and Movies app are now with Sony Entertainment Network cloud service integration