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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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…
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.
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.Â
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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.
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.
Google Assistant speakers are quickly taking over and today Sony has unveiled its latest Assistant speaker with the portable XB501G.
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.
Ahead of Sony’s IFA 2018 press conference tomorrow, the company’s next flagship has fully leaked thanks to renders. Specs for the Xperia XZ3 are in line with every 2018 device, while the design and even functionality harken to the rumored Google Pixel 3.
I love using noise-canceling headphones to block out the world around me, and over the past several months, Sony’s WH-1000XM2 has been my go-to option. Now, Sony is revamping those with the WH-1000XM3 — and they pack some big upgrades.
Now that Android 9 Pie is official, OEMs are starting to announce their plans for the update on their various devices. Today, Sony is officially revealing its plans for Pie…
Android 9 Pie just went official last week, and while there was some immediate third-party action in updates from Essential, other company’s have been pretty quiet. As the week closes out, though, Sony and HTC have announced their plans.
Sony’s smartphones aren’t a huge part of the company’s business, and in the US they’re almost a second thought. This week, though, one of the company’s mid-rangers has picked up Verizon certification.
Sony’s smartphones have never been big sellers, but as the market continues to get more competitive, the company has continued fading into the background. Now, its latest earnings report reveals some even more troublesome numbers…
