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Sony Xperia Z3 review. The Bottom Line The Sony Xperia Z3 might be here too soon, but it still brings the best that Sony has to offer.

Further refined aesthetics Great display experienceGreat sound experienceSturdy, IP certified designPowerful cameraMinimalistic but very useful Xperia UI. How to record screen video with your Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact. Recording what's happening on the screen of your phone to demonstrate a feature, an app, or a way to do things, is usually a bit of a chore.

It used to require installing the Android SDK, Eclipse, and the respective USB apps. You can also use a few apps from the Play Store, which are not without limitations and hiccups, plus their best features usually come with a paywall. The option was then built into Android 4.4 KitKat, but not many manufacturers took advantage of that. How to boost the LED flash brightness of your Sony Xperia Z1, Z1C and Z2. Sony And AVG Team Up To Offer Xperia Devices Mobile Security For The Next Three Years. There are many reasons to think about getting Sony’s new Flagship device, the Sony Xperia Z3.

The device was officially unveiled last month at IFA and since then has attracted a good deal of attention and momentum. The Z3 is expected to launch later on this month and expected to land on T-Mobile. The pre-release buzz for the Z3 does highly suggest it will sell rather well. In terms of what you get the Z3 offers a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a 1920 x 1080 resolution. The device is loaded with 3GB RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor (clocked at 2.5GHz).

If all that wasn’t enough it now seems Sony are looking for extra things to bundle in with the phone when it is released. Sony Xperia Z3 + Z3 Compact video walkthrough. Sony Z3 Compact Shatters Records With At Least Two Day Battery Life. Sony’s recent flagship release schedule has been heavily criticized by many, and for good reason.

Releasing new flagships every six months gives people little time to upgrade their phones to the latest and greatest, but most importantly the differences between Sony’s last three flagship phones has been very little. That is until now of course when the Z3 and Z3 Compact entered the scene, promising all sorts of new goodies under the hood for us to play with. Looks like Sony wasn’t kidding either, as the new display tech is not only supposed to be fantastic but the battery life on these phones breaks records for not just Android phones, but smartphones in general.

The Z3 is no slouch in the battery life department, the Z3 Compact is the winner here, showing over 10 hours 2 minutes of on-screen time in Phone Arena’s extensive battery life tests. But 10 hours of on-screen time isn’t two days you ask, right? But what if you wanted to go even longer than that? What makes the Sony Xperia Z3 screen special? The Sony Xperia Z3 is special for many reasons.

It has great specs, an awesome build quality and impressive resistance to the elements. There is one department where this device excels and goes unnoticed, though. It happens to have a magnificent screen, even if a 5.2-inch 1080p IPS panel sounds as average as it gets. Much like megapixels don’t necessarily translate to better photos, the Sony Xperia Z3 doesn’t need 2K definition to make a good display. New video details new software features of the Xperia Z3. In a new video today, the new software features of Sony’s newest flagship, the Xperia Z3, are detailed.

Showing that while the Z3 may not be that different to the Z2 hardware wise, the software aspects of the device may be worth springing for an upgrade. Some of the features showcased include Bluetooth device unlocking, Ultra STAMINA Mode (for a week’s worth of battery),and smartscreen rotation. Sony Xperia Z2 Gets Live On YouTube App To Livecast Videos On The Web. Sony has always been about adding in some cool features to their phones.

They focus a lot on their cameras, and rightfully so because they take a good pic. Some of the recent cool features that we’ve highlighted were the photo overlays that you could give to your pictures when taking them, using special download packs(plugins) for the camera app that allow you to throw the skins over your picture during the photo taking process. Pretty cool right? Sony Improves Low-Light Functionality Of The CMOS Sensor By Bending It. Sony announced at the Symposium on VLSI Technology that it is trying to improve the functionality and light capture of CMOS sensors by bending them, using - get ready - a proprietary "bending machine.

" So far, their efforts sound successful. The manufacturer has created a pair of curved CMOS sensors, one sized for cameras (43mm) and one for mobile devices (11mm), that they say have improved sensitivity 1.4x at the center of the sensor, and 2x at the edges. Image: IEEE Spectrum A rounded sensor, according to Sony's Kazuichiro Itonaga (device manager with Sony's R&D platform in Atsugi-shi, Japan), is uniquely advantaged. Because of its curvature, the sensor can be paired with a flatter lens, while actually making gains in light sensitivity - light rays are able to hit the edges of the sensor at a straight angle, rather than an oblique one. Source: IEEE Spectrum. Sony breaks new ground with camera sensors curved like the human eye. Sony has developed a radical new kind of camera sensor that improves light sensitivity and allows for the use of simpler lenses.

While all current camera technology relies on a flat sensor to capture light, Sony’s newest development is a CMOS sensor that is curved, mimicking the curvature of the human retina. Compared to traditional flat sensors, the new curved CMOS sensor is 1.4 times more sensitive to light in its center and an impressive 2 times more sensitive at the edges, according to a report at the Symposium on VLSI Technology in Hawaii, delivered by Kazuichiro Itonaga, a device manager for Sony R&D Platform in Atsugi-shi, Japan. [ROOT] Xperia Z2 Mod Lets You Use Both Speakers for Notifications. The Sony Xperia Z2 is a phenomenal flagship smartphone.

The camera is outstanding, the battery life and water-proofing are great, and it’s one of the few devices on the market to sport front-facing stereo speakers. The speakers are loud and crisp, but the stock firmware doesn’t allow for notifications to be heard through both speakers. This leads to quieter notification sounds and potentially missed notifications. Sony Xperia M2 battery life. Our review of the Sony Xperia M2 is live at our homepage and it’s time we share the full battery breakdown with you. The Xperia M2 has a 4.8″ display that needs to be lit up, but it also comes with a energy-efficient Snapdragon 400 chipset and a big enough 2,300 mAh Li-Ion battery unit. We’ve already seen the 6″ Xperia T2 Ultra, also powered by the Snapdragon 400 SoC, do great in our battery test, so we’ve expected decent results from the Xperia M2 too.

Without further ado, here are our battery impressions. Sony Xperia Z2 getting wireless charging capability with a special cover. Sony Mobile announced wireless charging accessories for its flagship device, Xperia Z2. The Japanese company unveiled two devices, the Wireless Charging Cover WCR12 and WCH10 Wireless Charging Plate. The first of the two is a flip-style cover that can also double as a stand when you use the Xperia Z2 in landscape mode.

The cover comes in leather, adding full 66 grams to the relatively light smartphone. It will work with any Qi-compatible charger, but Sony thinks you’re best off using their own wireless charging plate. Speaking of which, the WCH10 is a “minimalist and stylish wireless charger” that produces 5W of power. In its blog post, Sony failed to say anything about availability and pricing, and we’ll rather have to wait for few more days to get those details. Sony Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet get a performance update. The recently launched Sony Xperia Z2 flagship and its Xperia Z2 Tablet companion are reportedly receiving firmware updates in various markets globally. There is no official change log on the update notifications, but various users are reporting a noticeable performance boost once they've updated their Z2 devices.

How to connect a PlayStation 3 controller to a Sony Xperia Z2 (or any compatible Xperia smartphone) Using Sony's wireless controller for the PlayStation 3 with Android devices isn't a totally new trick. Apps enabling an Android gadget to pair with a Dualshock 3 gamepad have been around for years. These apps require root access, however, which renders them useless for a huge fraction of Android smartphone and tablet owners.

Yet did you know that the Sony Xperia Z2, and a handful of other Xperia devices, for that matter, come with built-in, no-root-required PlayStation 3 controller support out of the box? Well, now you do, and once you're done reading this post, you'll know how to pair one to an Xperia device. Xperia Z2 - SmartBand from Sony - Log your life. New rumors surface regarding Sony Xperia Z3 coming later this year. At MWC 2014, Sony indicated that they thought the once-a-year flagship strategy was a dead-end for smartphone manufacturers. Living up to that prediction, even though Sony has just released the Sony Xperia Z2 and is still struggling to get it to the U.S. market amidst supply issues, a leak has already surfaced regarding the Sony Xperia Z3.

According to the IT168 web site in China, Sony is going to give the Xperia Z3 a metal chassis and the exterior will receive a PVD coating. This should give the Xperia Z3 a mirrored stainless steel look. The PVD coating should provide more corrosion resistance, better impact resistance and better scratch resistance. The process is also more environmentally friendly than other manufacturing options like electroplating. Sony upgrades multitude of devices, includes Android 4.4 and other updates.

Good news, Sony users! If you have an Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR or an Xperia Tablet Z, you’re in luck. Your device will not only be receiving Android 4.4 in the coming days, but it will also get a multitude of other updates provided by Sony. Hit the break for more details. The launch animation and live wallpaper across the lock and home screens will match the interface on the PlayStation 4 — a nice touch. There is also a revamped Status Bar and Quick Settings, making options more intuitive and customizable.

All of Sony’s native apps will be automatically brought to their latest versions, among some new updates on apps including UI tweaks and bug fixes. Sony’s media apps, including Walkman and Album and Movies will be merged together with Sony Entertainment Network cloud service to provide a more complete experience. “Xperia Themes,” Sony’s unique custom interface experience, will also be installed with downloadable UI packs from Sony Select. » See more articles by Harrison Kaminsky. Sony Xperia devices get KitKat starting today. Sony Xperia T2 Ultra review. Flagship devices have been getting all the press, but mid-rangers are increasingly presenting themselves as a formidable class of competitors in the market, with handset manufacturers building capable handsets for the everyman at reasonable prices.

Sony Xperia M2 vs Sony Xperia Z2: hands-on comparison (Video) Androidcentral. Xperia Z1 Compact Hands on Experience Photos and Review. Have you got your Xperia Z1 Compact ? Yes, Sony has started shipping SIM free Xperia Z1 Compact in Europe especially in UK where it is priced at £449 and users have already got it in their hands. Last night Sony also started shipping unlocked Xperia Z1 Compact in Germany, priced at €499 .