Sony Sell Xperia ZL to US Consumers

Sony Mobile today announced that the Xperia ZL is available for preorder from the Sony Mobile web store. The ZL was announced at CES in January and is a slightly smaller version of the Xperia Z. It loses the Z's water resistance, changes the back shell, and adds a physical camera button. 

The ZL includes support for various LTE frequencies, including those used by AT&T in the U.S. The ZL features a 5-inch FHD display, 13-megapixel camera with HDR video capture, and quad-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Sony is offering the Xperia ZL for $759, as well as a penta-band HSPA+ version for $719. The Xperia ZL is being sold with no contract.

Sony Xperia TL Jelly Bean 4.1 Update

Sony Mobile has begun rolling out the long-awaited Android Jelly Bean 4.1 update for the Xperia TL sold on AT&T, weeks after it rolled out the update for the international version.

 

The 4.1.2 update features a much smoother user interface and also features an extended battery mode option for increased battery life. The update also adds the built-in HDR camera capability for pictures taken with the sensor at the cost of slightly reduced resolution (a 1MP decrease for each photo) and the Wi-Fi connection is said to be more stable than before the update.

The browser quick commands wheel in the labs section is also said to be well organized and responsive. The keyboard is also said to be improved with more responsive input and improved accuracy.

The update is available over Sony’s PC Connection desktop software as an over-the-wire update with no word on a wider OTA release.

Sony Xperia Tablet with 1.5 GHz Quad-core Processor

Sony today announced a new Xperia Tablet Z that follows some of the trends of its previous Xperia tablets, but upgrades the device with some new features that are more competitive with tablets set to be released this year. The Xperia Tablet Z has a 10.1-inch screen with a WUXGA display and Mobile BRAVIA, Sony's custom displays with optimized colors and brightness settings. It has a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage.

The Sony Xperia Tablet Z runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software with Sony's custom user experience and suite of mobile applications for media consumption. It also has an 8.1 megapixel rear camera with Exmor R that does a better job of taking auto photos based on light settings nearby. Front-facing speakers give the Xperia Tablet Z a virtual surround sound, and the presence of NFC enables one-touch streaming of photos or music to compatible devices.

 The Sony Xperia Tablet Z has LTE connectivity and will be available in black or white color options. The tablet will first be sold in Japan this spring.

Sony Xperia Z - Ultimate-Super-Megaphone

The Sony Xperia Z touched down in style at CES 2013 in Las Vegas with a fabulous 5-inch full HD display, powerful quad-core processor and stand out 13MP camera.

With so much on offer we've rounded up the best features of the Sony Xperia Z for you to digest as your leisure.

The Xperia Z pulls in expertise from Sony's TV, camera and computing divisions to deliver a phone with a beautiful, full HD 5-inch display.

Sony's heritage in the TV industry comes into play with the Mobile Bravia Engine 2 which is created by specialist engineers to really make you feel like you're part of the action.

With a wealth of power under the hood, highly functional Android Jelly Bean operating system and dazzling CyberShot camera with an EXMOR RS sensor, the Sony Xperia Z is well equipped to bring you the best mobile viewing experience.

Whatever your vice may be, from movies to music, downloads and steaming the Xperia Z has you covered from head to toe.

With a vivid 5-inch full HD display, powerful 1.5GHz quad-core processor, slick Android Jelly Bean operating system and optimised 2,400mAh battery the Xperia Z is ready, are you?

On top of offering the ultimate viewing experience, fantastic performance and stunning design the Sony Xperia Z also features a wealth of great connectivity options.

The Xperia Z provides you with one-touch connectivity, giving you the easiest and fastest way to wirelessly share music, photos and videos from your phone.

With the NFC technology built into the Sony Xperia Z, you can easily pair the handset to other compatible devices such as your NFC-enabled BRAVIA TV or wireless headphones.

The Sony Xperia Z manages to marry a dust- and waterproof design with a stunning 5-inch full HD display and powerful 1.5GHz quad-core processor for a truly super-phone experience.

Carrying IP55 and IP57 certificates, you can take the Xperia Z for a dip in fresh water up to 1 metre for 30 minutes, meaning a trip into the bath or a slip into the toilet shouldn't end your phone's existence.

You can also rest easy when you next head to dustier climates as these are no problem for the tough Sony Xperia Z, which laughs in the face of such danger.