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The Sony Xperia Z, along with the ZL, form Sony’s Android flagships for early 2013. The phone has a five-inch 1080p screen, Snapdragon S4 quad-core processor, and a thirteen-megapixel main camera. One of its most stand-out features is its waterproofing, allowing the phone to function while fully-submerged, even recording underwater video. The Xperial ZL, though similar to the Z in many respects, lacks this key ability.

Sony’s focus shifts to ‘premium’ smartphones in India as the latest profit-seeking move

It’s all about the “premium” Xperia X family in India and other regions going forward, as Sony decides to no longer pursue smartphone sales volumes.

Sony Mobile sales continue to contract, but a tiny division profit is recorded

Sony’s mobile communications branch isn’t completely out of the woods yet, but for the first time in years, it’s managed to post a small quarterly gain.

What does Sony’s Xperia X brand commitment mean for Xperia C, M?

Sony’s marketing department is transforming its Xperia brands into a unified “X” identity that will represent an expanded product range.
Sony Xperia Z3 review

Sony goes official with flagship family retirement: ‘The Xperia Z line has reached its culmination’

Sony’s got a new direction for its Android smartphones as rumors of Sony Xperia Z retirement go official.
Sony Xperia Z3 review

Sony confirms Android 5.1 updates to most of its Xperias

Learn more about Sony’s plans to bring Android 5.1 Lollipop to a significant list of devices, as it seems its aggressiveness doesn’t end.

Sony Xperia Z Android Lollipop update due in matter of days

Either later this week or early next week, the Sony Xperia Z Android Lollipop update is just about to land.

Why Sony’s seven-month Xperia Z-series cycle isn’t all bad

Most smartphone OEMs launch a new flagship once per year. Sony operates on an odd seven-month cycle. Read why the short Xperia Z life cycle works for Sony.

Sony will fix the Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z KitKat battery issues

For those of you that still sport a Sony Xperia Z, Xperia…

T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z update rolling out, brings Android 4.3 to the device

The latest T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z update brings Android 4.3, Jelly Bean, to the device, while global versions have already received Android 4.4.2, KitKat.

Sony pushes Android 4.4 KitKat to Xperia Z, Xperia Tablet Z and others

Sony may not be doing the best job in getting the US…

Sony D6503 Sirius “Z2” comparison: head-to-head with Xperia Z1, Z

Find out how Sony’s next flagship measures-up to some of its current models in these new Sony Sirius images.

Sony Xperia Z update rolling out also for the ZL and ZR, Tablet Z following next week

A Sony Xperia Z update is also rolling out to ZL and ZR models, bringing improvements. Owners of the Xperia Tablet Z should start getting it next week.

This is how Sony can improve its presence in the US

Can Sony succeed in the US? Judging by its smartphone performance in 2013, it’s a tough call. Read what Sony can do to turn things around stateside.

Sony Xperia Z Android 4.3 update rolls out, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z also get it

Sony Xperia Z Android 4.3 update rolls out, other devices like the Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z also get it.

Android 4.3 update for Sony Xperia Z, ZL leaked

Android 4.3 update for Sony Xperia Z, as well as Xperia ZL, are available, thanks to XDA Developers. Check out the download links!
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These devices have Android 4.4 ROMs available

We all want to run the latest operating system, but sometimes they’re so slow to arrive. Here’s a list of Android 4.4 ROMs that may just work on your device

Sony dishes on Android 4.4, 4.3 updates for Xperia family

Get the list of which Sony smartphones will be seeing KitKat updates headed their way.

Why can’t Sony get it right?

Sony’s latest smartphones are great, but they lack a certain X factor that set them apart from the crowd. Read on to learn how Sony smartphones lack soul.

Nexus 7 hits stores, Surface RT disappointments, Android 4.3 features & more – Pocketnow Daily

Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we talk about Android 4.3, some hidden…

Sony Honami pictured alongside Xperia Z, camera UI screenshot leaked

We’re looking at the Sony Honami pictured alongside Xperia Z, as well as some new screenshots leaked representing its camera UI.

CAT B15 vs. every waterproof phone we have (Video)

We put the CAT B15 up against every waterproof smartphone we’ve ever reviewed for a quick look at what it does -and doesn’t- do better than its competitors.

Google LG Nexus 5 dates, HTC M8, Nokia Zoom Reinvented event & more – Pocketnow Daily

Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we talk about T-Mobile’s launch plans for…
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T-Mobile shares details on start of Lumia 925 & Xperia Z sales, reveals new device upgrade offer

Get the details on today’s T-Mobile announcements, including the start of Lumia 925 sales and its new trade-in program.

Waterproof phones are useless without a waterproof interface

Waterproof phones like the Galaxy S 4 Active are an excellent step forward, but until we can control them when wet, they’re not as useful as they seem.

What’s T-Mobile planning for its July event?

Read some theories on what we could hope to see at next month’s T-Mobile July event.