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The update offers the following new features and improvements in its changelog, which are similar to what we have already seen on the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3 updates.
Sony Xperia Z1 update (14.5.A.0.270) changelog
source - Xperia Blog
Sony rolls out Android 5.0.2 updates for Xperia Z and Xperia Z1 series devices
Sony has started rolling out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the Sony Xperia Z, Sony Xperia Z1, Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and Sony Xperia Z1 Ultra. The new update will move the build number from 14.5.A.0.242 to version 14.5.A.0.270.
The update is currently only live on Telus Canada for the C6906 variant only, but it should start seeding for the other Xperia Z1 variants shortly (along with the Z1 Compact and Z Ultra). A number of people have received emails from Sony regarding this update over the last 12 hours or so, so it should be too long before it rolls.
The update offers the following new features and improvements in its changelog, which are similar to what we have already seen on the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3 updates.
Sony Xperia Z1 update (14.5.A.0.270) changelog
- Ensured the lock screen / notification bar doesn’t indicate “no service” when the device has coverage
- Added a Sony feature; bringing back the “close-all-button” in the activity menu, so you can easily close all apps at once
- Unblocked devices with server policies (such as Exchange Active Sync for e-mail), to enable the new Lollipop lock-screen notifications
- Ensured the LED light is lit across all sound modes – and no longer offset by “silent”
- Made the necessary fixes to enable the easy movement of content from internal memory to external microSD card (something we saw affecting a few devices)
- Improved messaging functionality in Ultra stamina mode – some conversations could not be opened before in Ultra stamina mode
Meanwhile, the update for the older Xperia Z series (reportedly 1.2GB in size) contains Lollipop's most notable additions, that is Material Design, lock screen notifications, user profiles, and moving apps to SD cards.
The Lollipop updates should be available over the air and via Sony's desktop software around the world soon. Xperia Z1 users in Canada and Hungary have posted screenshots following the update, confirming that it is indeed rolling out. While there is no news from , but the two-year old phone should be getting updated as we speak. So far, only users in Taiwan have confirmed its sightings.
source - Xperia Blog
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Sony is now releasing the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean software update to the Sony Xperia Z, Sony Xperia ZL, Sony Xperia ZR and the Sony Xperia Tablet Z.
Sony does mention that the availability of the update “may vary by market and carrier.” So not everyone gets to enjoy Android 4.3 starting today or the next few days, but the update will certainly come eventually.
In case you don’t know, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean brings a nicer graphical experience alongside Project Butter performance and UI optimization. The update also brings Sony’s Smart Social Camera to the four Xperias, plus many enhancements on other Sony-specific apps and services.
All four Sony devices that are receiving Android 4.3 Jelly Bean now will likely also get Android 4.4 KitKat. Sony hasn't given an exact date, but we'll let you know as soon as we find out.
source - Sony
Sony Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Xperia Tablet Z receive Android 4.3 updates
Sony is now releasing the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean software update to the Sony Xperia Z, Sony Xperia ZL, Sony Xperia ZR and the Sony Xperia Tablet Z.
Sony does mention that the availability of the update “may vary by market and carrier.” So not everyone gets to enjoy Android 4.3 starting today or the next few days, but the update will certainly come eventually.
In case you don’t know, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean brings a nicer graphical experience alongside Project Butter performance and UI optimization. The update also brings Sony’s Smart Social Camera to the four Xperias, plus many enhancements on other Sony-specific apps and services.
All four Sony devices that are receiving Android 4.3 Jelly Bean now will likely also get Android 4.4 KitKat. Sony hasn't given an exact date, but we'll let you know as soon as we find out.
source - Sony
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Owners of the flagship Sony Xperia Z1 and Sony Xperia Z Ultra will be delighted to learn that their devices might go straight to Android 4.4 KitKat in the end of January/beginning of February time frame, according to inside sources
That means the two Sony flagships will skip the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update in favor of the newest version of Android. However Sony still plans to offer Android 4.3 to devices like the Sony Xperia Z, Sony Xperia ZL and Sony Xperia ZR by the end of this year, before they get a chance at KitKat.
As Sony is planning to reveal more information about their Android 4.3 and Android 4.4 plans this week, it wont be long before they confirm whether this rumor about a direct jump to KitKat for the Z1 and Z Ultra is true or not.
source - SonyViet
Sony Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra may receive Android 4.4 directly in January
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Owners of the flagship Sony Xperia Z1 and Sony Xperia Z Ultra will be delighted to learn that their devices might go straight to Android 4.4 KitKat in the end of January/beginning of February time frame, according to inside sources
That means the two Sony flagships will skip the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update in favor of the newest version of Android. However Sony still plans to offer Android 4.3 to devices like the Sony Xperia Z, Sony Xperia ZL and Sony Xperia ZR by the end of this year, before they get a chance at KitKat.
re. #Android @KitKat, we’re excited – next week our news on: 4.3, 4.4; products & more... #SonyXperia
— Sony Xperia News (@SonyMobileNews) November 1, 2013
As Sony is planning to reveal more information about their Android 4.3 and Android 4.4 plans this week, it wont be long before they confirm whether this rumor about a direct jump to KitKat for the Z1 and Z Ultra is true or not.
source - SonyViet
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The Sony Xperia ZR packs alot of power and aims to attract buyers looking for a good upper mid-range smartphone. It features a 4.5 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 13 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM.
However its thicker profile, uninspiring materials, average battery life, mediocre camera, so-so outdoor visibility of the display and its price are compromises you should be willing to live with.
You can read a detailed review of the Sony Xperia ZR on PhoneArena.
Sony Xperia ZR - Video Review
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The Sony Xperia ZR packs alot of power and aims to attract buyers looking for a good upper mid-range smartphone. It features a 4.5 inch touch display, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 13 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM.However its thicker profile, uninspiring materials, average battery life, mediocre camera, so-so outdoor visibility of the display and its price are compromises you should be willing to live with.
You can read a detailed review of the Sony Xperia ZR on PhoneArena.