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Sony Xperia 2 renders appear despite Xperia 1 not even making it to market yet

Damien Wilde May 15 2019 - 5:29 am PT

Times are troubling for Sony, and the Xperia 1 could be an exceptional device that breaks convention with its 21:9 design and simply gorgeous 4K OLED display. There’s even the bonus of Sony’s videography expertise coming to the Xperia 1 camera system. One of the biggest problems is the lack of official information on when that device might even make it to market.
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Sony Mobile ships 7 million fewer devices in 2018, faces more labor cuts

Damien Wilde Apr 29 2019 - 5:35 am PT

Sony Mobile needs a real winner, as judging by the latest financial reports, the company is facing yet more cuts to its workforce.
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Sony confirms pricing on latest Android TV models, tops out w/ $70,000 98-inch 8K HDR TV

Ben Schoon Apr 23 2019 - 10:03 am PT

Sony is one of the biggest names in Android TV, and now they’re making the biggest option for the platform. As part of the company’s latest collection of high-end televisions, there’s a 98-inch 8K TV running on top of Android TV, and it costs nearly $70,000.

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Sony Mobile closing Chinese smartphone factory as it faces $860 million loss

Damien Wilde Apr 1 2019 - 6:15 am PT

While we don’t necessarily see too many Sony smartphones hitting the market as of late, it’s still worrying for the industry to see the brand closing a smartphone factory in China.
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Sony’s camera controller app rebranded as ‘Imaging Edge Mobile,’ new transfer app launched

Ben Schoon Mar 25 2019 - 9:41 am PT

Most of us shoot on smartphones nowadays, but even Google’s Pixel can’t quite measure up to what a proper camera can do. This week, Sony has rebranded its mirrorless camera controller app for Android as “Imaging Edge Mobile” and also debuted a new transfer application alongside that.

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Sony Xperia 1 shows up for US pre-order on Amazon priced at $999

Damien Wilde Mar 13 2019 - 6:38 am PT

The Sony Xperia 1 is a bit of a mystery, we were unable to get to grips with it after it was officially unveiled at MWC 2019. Now thanks to an Amazon US listing, we’ve got an indication of the pricing at least — which is pegged at $999 (via XperiaBlog).

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Sony Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus get certified for Verizon Wireless as US pre-orders open

Ben Schoon Feb 28 2019 - 2:19 pm PT

Sony is far from the biggest name in Android, especially in the United States. However, the company just debuted a few new devices at MWC 2019, and they’re on their way to the US. The Sony Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus are both available for pre-order with their wacky 21:9 displays, and they’re also both certified to work on Verizon.

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Sony Xperia 1, Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus hands-on: Banking on an ultrawide display future [Video]

Damien Wilde Feb 28 2019 - 1:15 pm PT

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The Sony Xperia 1, Sony Xperia 10 and Sony Xperia 10 Plus have to be considered odd devices in many regards. For starters, we weren’t really able to actually use the Xperia 1 during the official MWC 2019 launch as the software is still very much in an unfinished state, but we did get to see what the device can offer up close and in person.
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Sony debuts Xperia 1 flagship with 21:9 4K HDR OLED, tri-camera system

Abner Li Feb 24 2019 - 11:45 pm PT

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Sony’s latest flagship Android device is the Xperia 1 with its tall 21:9 4K HDR screen and triple lens camera system. The MWC 2019 phone draws inspiration from several Sony products and divisions, including Bravia televisions and the Alpha camera line.

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Sony Xperia 10 line brings 21:9 displays to the mid-range, starting at $349

Abner Li Feb 24 2019 - 11:45 pm PT

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The Xperia 1 is Sony’s flagship device of MWC 2019, but the phone maker is also bringing the marquee aspect down to the mid-range. The Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus feature tall 21:9 displays as well as dual-camera systems.

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Sony Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra get Android Pie, but the update is bricking some units

Ben Schoon Feb 22 2019 - 8:33 am PT

Sony is usually one of the few Android OEMs that’s not far behind with new updates, and the company has been rolling out Pie for quite some time. This week, that update is making its way to the Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra, but be forewarned, Android Pie is bricking some devices.

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Sony ‘Xperia 10’ leak shows off size difference between Sony’s new line of 21:9 smartphones

Ben Schoon Feb 13 2019 - 6:28 am PT

Ahead of MWC 2019, Sony is prepping a couple of new smartphones to debut at the show. Apparently, these new devices will represent a brand new lineup for the company, introducing a new name with the Sony Xperia 10, and also bringing a new 21:9 display.

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Sony Xperia XA3 press render leaks w/ super-tall 21:9 aspect ratio ‘CinemaWide’ display

Ben Schoon Feb 6 2019 - 8:14 am PT

Sony doesn’t see much success from its smartphone division, but the company does manage to create some new and interesting devices from time to time. Ahead of MWC 2019, we’re getting our first peek at the Sony Xperia XA3, the first smartphone from the company with a ridiculous 21:9 display.

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Google Cloud, Sony open source OpenCue render manager for visual effects, animation

Abner Li Jan 24 2019 - 10:03 am PT

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G Suite services like Gmail and Drive, only make up a part of Google Cloud’s offerings. As part of its enterprise push, Google offers various ML services and compute capabilities, with the entertainment industry an area of particular focus. Google Cloud and Sony Pictures Imageworks (SPI) today announced its work on OpenCue.

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Sony’s Android TVs are now picking up Android Oreo update w/ new interface and bug fixes

Ben Schoon Jan 22 2019 - 10:27 am PT

Sony is one of the biggest names in Android TV with quite a few different models running on top of Google’s platform. Now, several months after it started hitting some other big names, two dozen of Sony’s Android TV are getting Oreo.

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[Update: Turns out it was accidental] Some Sony Android-powered TVs are now blocking Kodi

Damien Wilde Jan 7 2019 - 6:02 am PT

If you’re a Sony Android TV owner or are looking to get one in the very near future, then the apparent blocking of Kodi on newer Sony models might not be a welcome feature (via Android Police).

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NewGeekGuide Gift Guide: These are the best Android TV products you can get

Ben Schoon Nov 22 2018 - 7:17 am PT

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Android TV is growing quickly as an excellent home for streaming media on your TV, but its success certainly relies on the hardware you’ll find it on. This holiday season, let’s take a quick look at the best Android TV boxes and televisions you can buy today.

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Sony reveals Android 9 Pie upgrade dates for Xperia XZ Premium, XZ1, XA2, more

Ben Schoon Oct 18 2018 - 7:27 am PT

Sony is one of the few Android OEMs to have already pushed out Android Pie updates and also launched a new phone with Google’s latest software. Now, a few dates have been revealed for Sony Xperia Android Pie upgrades…

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Android Pie is now rolling out to the Sony Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact

Ben Schoon Oct 12 2018 - 7:38 am PT

Sony has always had a pretty good policy around Android updates, and the company’s early 2018 flagships even took part in Google’s Android P beta program. Now, Sony is officially rolling out a Sony Xperia XZ2 Android Pie update for both the standard and compact versions of the phone.

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[Update: Xperia XA3 Ultra photos] Sony Xperia XA3 leaks in 360-degree render w/ dual rear cameras, 18:9 aspect ratio [Video]

Damien Wilde Oct 3 2018 - 7:20 am PT

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We’ve caught our first look at the Sony Xperia XA3. Fresh on the heels of the Xperia XA2 and XA2, it appears that the XA3 will bring trimmed top and bottom bezels for the first time on a mid-range Sony smartphone.
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Google Assistant adds commands for Sony Xperia XZ3 features including 4K HDR recording

Ben Schoon Sep 25 2018 - 7:29 am PT

Google Assistant is a very powerful tool, and on select devices, it even packs a few extra tricks. This week, Sony is announcing some unique Google Assistant commands for Xperia XZ3 owners that offer up some quick voice shortcuts for some of the device’s best features.

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Sony WH-1000XM3’s go on sale at Amazon today for $349, from other retailers Sept 4

Ben Schoon Aug 30 2018 - 6:54 am PT

After all the details spilled yesterday, Sony today officially unveiled its new WH-1000XM3 noise-canceling headphones on stage at IFA 2018. Now, they’re already up for sale.

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Sony’s latest Google Assistant speaker is designed for your next pool party

Ben Schoon Aug 30 2018 - 6:09 am PT

Google Assistant speakers are quickly taking over and today Sony has unveiled its latest Assistant speaker with the portable XB501G.

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Sony Xperia XZ3 goes official w/ upgraded OLED display, Android 9 Pie, $900 price

Ben Schoon Aug 30 2018 - 5:45 am PT

Today at IFA 2018, Sony has officially unveiled its new Xperia XZ3 smartphone. The company’s latest Android smartphone brings quite a few upgrades, but in a package pretty similar to the Xperia XZ2 launched earlier this year. Here’s what you need to know.

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