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Sony Xperia Z5 Premium With 5.5-inch 4K Display Announced

by Sohrab Osati | Sep 2, 2015 | 9 comments

After what seemed like an endless amount of leaks, the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium has officially been revealed at IFA 2015. Once again, Sony CEO Kaz Hirai took to stage to reveal their latest flagship products and at the center of this new smartphone is a 5.5-inch 4K display with a 23-megapixel rear-camera that can shoot in 4K as well. Better yet, tapping into the Bravia engine, the Xperia Z5 Premium will upscale your previous HD content to near 4K quality, ensuring a constant quality across all of your media.

More details after the jump.

Benchmark Specs for Sony Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact Revealed

by Sohrab Osati | Sep 2, 2015 | 0 comments

We’re now hours away from the Sony IFA 2015 announcement where the company will take center stage and reveal their latest flagship products. Trouble is, we’ve already seen all of them in a series of leaks, including a handful of photos that made their way to the web a few hours ago. The latest reveal is a series of benchmark specs for the Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact. Perhaps more interesting is the reveal of an 5-megapixel front-facing camera (think selfies) versus a previously reported 8-megapixels.

I’d previously written on why it made little sense for Sony’s flagship smartphones to offer a lower quality front-facing camera than their mid-tier Xperia C5 Ultra and M5 under the assumption that the camera would be 8-megapixels. This lower quality reveal only strengthens that thought process. After the jump, the Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact benchmark specs await you.

Sony Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact & Z5 Premium Photos Leak Prior to IFA Reveal

by Sohrab Osati | Sep 1, 2015 | 0 comments

Hot on the heels of some specs about the Xperia Z5 family leaking alongside a video preview which was likely destined to be released post announced, a series of new photos have leaked, showcasing the new flagship smartphones. Specifically, the Sony Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact, and Z5 Premium (previously thought to be called the Xperia Z5+) have been photographed, showcasing the new sleep power button and side fingerprint scanner. Those photos can be found after the jump.

Meet the Crowdfunded Sony Wena Wrist Smartwatch

by Sohrab Osati | Sep 1, 2015 | 2 comments

In early summer, we reported on First Flight, an internal crowdfunding platform by Sony that was meant to help surface creative ideas at the company. If backed successfully by consumers, Sony could more easily gauge demand for a product and throw the might of the company behind it while being more risk-averse. The first product to arise from First Flight is Wena Wrist, a new simpler take on the smartwatch. According to Sony, Wena stands for

wear electronics naturally

If you’d like to know more about these two new watches, naturally you’ll find the information after the jump.

Sony Xperia Z5 Series to Offer 5MP Front-Facing Camera & Why That’s Odd

by Sohrab Osati | Sep 1, 2015 | 4 comments

On the eve of the Xperia Z5 family debut, thanks to a massive leak, we’ve been able to learn quite a bit about the three flagship phones. Shown off in a video that was sanctioned by Sony and slipped out too early, we’ve also learned a lot of the specs that makeup the Z5 family.

With camera technology quickly helping differentiate one phone from another, the Xperia Z5 is sure to make a splash with its 23-megapixel rear-facing with 5x Clear Image Zoom and 4K video. To go along with the megapixel count, Sony is also offering a 30 milliseconds autofocus that will help keep your photos in focus. For comparison, the Xperia M5 offers a 250 milliseconds autofocus.

Powering the front-facing camera is a 8-megapixel sensor which is where things start to get strange. Lets talk after the jump.

More Sony Xperia Z5 Details Leak, Including Z5 Compact & Z5 Premium

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 31, 2015 | 3 comments

If the video we posted earlier today, which showed off the soon-to-be-announced Sony Xperia Z5, wasn’t enough, then we’ve got a lot more details to share with you. Set to debut on September 2nd, all rumors had pegged the launch of two or three new flagship smartphones from Sony. The Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact, and potentially a phablet like model that would likely be called the Xperia Z5+.

Now we have all but confirmed the phones Sony will be launching, including their names and specs. Those details after the jump.

Sony Xperia Z5 Leaks in Full (video)

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 31, 2015 | 5 comments

Set to be announced tomorrow at the 2015 IFA, the Sony Xperia Z5 has been leaked in full. While it was likely to debut later this week or perhaps tomorrow, the Sony Xperia Z5 can be seen in full in a hands on video that Sony clearly took part in.

That’s to say that the video leak, which can be found after the jump, is not from a rogue device making its way to a reporter’s hand and instead, a video that was likely coordinated by Sony. After the jump, the nearly 3-minute video awaits you, though, a fair warning, you may need to brush up on your French.

2015 IFA Sony Mobile Press Conference Time Confirmed

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 27, 2015 | 0 comments

Just a quick follow up. We’d previously learned that just as expected, Sony Mobile would once again take stage at the 2015 IFA which is held in Berlin, Germany to announce what will likely be the Xperia Z5. Though we know some details about the next flagship from Sony, there is still a lot we don’t know and I personally hope that there are a few surprises in store for us. Thanks to a Tweet, we now know the date and time of the press conference.

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra With 200GB Expandable Memory Announced & Priced for India

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 26, 2015 | 5 comments

Teased yesterday, Sony has officially announced the Xperia C5 Ultra, their latest 6-inch phablet for India. Designed as a high-end mid-grade smartphone, the Xperia C5 Ultra has a lot of features going for it besides its youthful color options which are by no accident. Designed to attract a younger consumer, the Xperia C5 Ultra also provides a 13-megapixel front-facing (same megapixels for the rear shooter) with an LED flash so you can get the most out of your selfies.

After the jump, pricing and a few more details on the C5 Ultra.

New Sony Xperia Teased With “Greater Focus”

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 26, 2015 | 0 comments

While we’re still waiting on an exact time, come next week, Sony will be presenting at the 2015 IFA press conference where they will likely unveil their newest flagship smartphone. You might ask yourself “well didn’t the Xperia Z3+/Z4 just come out a few months ago and aren’t some carriers are still waiting on their version to launch like the Xperia Z4v on Verizon?” To that I would reply, “A fine question.” Joking aside, Sony will likely debut the Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact which have already leaked.

Sony is expected to launch an Xperia Z5+ or Ultra model with a 6-inch display though some believe that won’t be coming till later in the year. To tease the upcoming event, Sony has sent out a cryptic tweet and picture which can be found after the jump.

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Launching in India Soon

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 25, 2015 | 4 comments

The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra, the 6-inch phablet with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera that also offers flash will be launching in India soon. We still don’t know a lot of details, like the exact arrival date or price, though the latter is expected to be around Rs. 29,000. What we do know is that come tomorrow, Sony will be revealing a lot more details on their soon-to-be-released phone. The Xperia C5 Ultra has already been priced and dated for Hong Kong and Taiwan.

After the jump, Sony’s announcement with a cute picture that shows off the C5 Ultra’s main draw, the front-facing camera.

Sony Reveals Why 10:35 Appears On All Their Phones, Tablets & Watches

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 24, 2015 | 7 comments

Seen on every marketing shot and promo video from Sony, if it’s a smartphone, tablet, or a watch, chances are that the time displayed on them is 10:35. Case in point, the photo above or the video below.

So what exactly does the 10:35 stand for? Could they be numbers of other candidates that will replace Jacob as protector of the Island and eventually make their way into the Dharma initiative? After the jump, we reveal the meaning.

Android Wear 1.3 Brings Interactive Watch Faces to Sony SmartWatch 3

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 24, 2015 | 0 comments

Available as an OTA update, Android Wear 1.3 (LCA43) is now available for the Sony SmartWatch 3. Revealed a few months ago, this new update brings interactive watch faces which in turn allows for greater interactivity and information from your watch. So what exactly does this mean? Details after the jump, including an animated demo.

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact Promotional Photo Leaks

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 21, 2015 | 0 comments

Hot on the heels of what will likely be the Sony Xperia Z5+, we have another leak on our hand. Thanks to what appears to be a promotional photo, we’re able to have our first look at what will likely be the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.

Some more details after the jump.

Sony SmartBand 2 Video Wants You to Find Balance in Life

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 21, 2015 | 0 comments

Revealed yesterday, the SmartBand 2 is the latest wearable from Sony that takes everything from last year’s model and improves upon it. The most notable addition is the inclusion of a heart rate monitor which, besides being able to track your heart rate (perfect for working out), can also track your moments of calm and excitement.

After the jump, a video from Sony highlighting the SmartBand 2 features and how to best use them.