Alleged images of Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact leaked

Leaked images of Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact have surfaced online. They first appeared on the Chinese website Digi-wo which is a reliable leaker of Sony smartphones. These seem to be the photos of the front panels of the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact.

We have seen that Sony is in the habit of introducing one flagship smartphone from the Xperia family every half year. It introduced its Xperia Z in the first half of 2013 (January), the Xperia Z1 in the second half of 2013 (September) and finally the Xperia Z2 in the first half of 2014 (February). Now everyone is waiting for Sony to announce its next Xperia flagship at the IFA in September this year or somewhere around that time.

The above image allegedly shows the photo of a white Sony Xperia Z3 and lying alongside it is the black Xperia Z3 Compact. The frames seem to be made of metal and have thinner side bezels giving them a sleeker appearance. However, the top and bottom portions are broader. Nothing much else is known about the appearance of both the phones.

As for specs, the Xperia Z3 is rumored to have a 1080p resolution touch screen, a Snapdragon 805 processor, 3 GB RAM and a 20.7 MP camera. However, another rumor suggests that Sony will go with the existing Snapdragon 801 this time.

Anyways, the Sony Xperia Z3 will be the successor to the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3 Compact will be the successor to Xperia Z1 Compact. And if Sony is really planning to unveil both at the IFA in Berlin, the event is just a couple of months away. Till then, the rumors and leaks will continue to appear building up the excitement up to the time of their actual release.

So folks stay with us, we’ll continue to update you regarding any new developments.

Alleged images of Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact leaked

Is the Sony Xperia Z3 getting certified?

Is Sony readying to release the next smartphone in its flagship Z series? It would seem so. There is already a growing interest about when Sony is planning to launch the Xperia Z3 and now it seems that the Z3 is going through the certification process.

Around a month ago, we had some Xperia Z3 leaks regarding metal frame and specs. It was speculated that the Xperia Z3 might be launched by Sony sometime in August this year. Sony’s Xperia Z2 was released in March 2014. Going by the fact that Sony releases a new model of Xperia Z smartphone every 6 months, the speculations might be true and we might get to see the new Xperia Z3 in August/September 2014, possibly at the IFA 2014 in Berlin.

Around a fortnight ago, some Sony smartphone models have appeared in TÜV Rheinland certification. TÜV Rheinland is a certification company that certifies products, systems, functional safety etc. The models that were certified are: PM-0800-BV (D6603), PM-0804-BV (D6643), PM-0801-BV (D6616), PM-0806-BV (D6653), PM-0802-BV, PM-0803-BV and PM-0807-BV. Blog of Mobile, a Japanese Website, has spotted the above Sony model numbers on TÜV Rheinland. The site believes that these are the model numbers of the next Sony flagship Xperia Z3.

Of these, news for two models D6603 and D6653 has been leaked earlier. Model number D 6603 had appeared in a benchmark test and had features similar to Xperia Z2. Model D6653 had been spotted on the Indonesian Postel not long ago.

Xperia Z2 has model numbers beginning with D65 and hence it is quite possible that the models beginning with D66 that were certified on TÜV Rheinland, are of the next Sony flagship, the Xperia Z3. Of course, this is just a speculation. In actual fact we can only say that some models of Sony’s new upcoming high-end smartphone have been certified on June 13, 2014. As to which new Sony smartphone, only time will tell.

Stay tuned for more….

Is the Sony Xperia Z3 getting certified?

Sony Xperia Z gets Android 4.3 (10.4.C.0.814) on T-Mobile US

Sony and T-Mobile US have rolled out the much awaited Android 4.3 for the Xperia Z. It is the firmware build 10.4.C.0.814 and contains many improvements over the earlier version.

The Sony Xperia Z was launched by Sony in the US last year only through T-Mobile. Early this week T-Mobile had announced certain updates to the Xperia Z. To be precise, it was the firmware build 10.4.C.0.808 update for the Xperia Z (C6606). However, no user seemed to get that update.

Later, the T-Mobile changelog showed the update as Android 4.3.0 and the firmware build as 10.4.C.0.814 and not 10.4.C.0.808 as declared earlier. The update file size seems quite heavy at 312 MB and the requirements for the update include Wi-Fi network, 315 MB available memory and 50% or higher battery life.

An upgrade from existing Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is not much considering that other global Sony Xperia Z handsets have already received the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update. The US T-Mobile customers are lagging behind in this respect, but still it is an improvement over the existing version.

The new upgrade is available automatically Over-The-Air (OTA) during the period between June 2 and June 23. Once you receive the OTA notification, you can download the file and then click ok in the update center to install the update. If you haven’t got the notification, you can go to the home screen –> Applications –>Settings –> About Phone –>Software Update. The Xperia Z will check for update automatically. You can then connect to the Wi-Fi network and then download and install it. You can also download the update from a computer through the Sony PC Companion by connecting the Xperia Z to the computer through a USB cable.

If any of you have got the new updates, feel free to share your thoughts/experiences below.

Sony Xperia Z gets Android 4.3 (10.4.C.0.814) on T-Mobile US

Sony unveils Android KitKat 4.4 upgrade for Xperia devices Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z

Sony mobile has rolled out Android KitKat 4.4 upgrade for its four Xperia devices namely, Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z. All these devices have been introduced last year and were running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean till now. Sony had earlier announced that it would be offering KitKat 4.4 updates for the said devices sometime in May and finally they are here.

The upgrade roll out began in a few selective markets from May 21 so that some of you may have already got it. Sony says other markets will be covered soon “over the coming weeks.” The updates will bring these Xperia devices up to the standard of Google Android 4.4 kitKat, providing better user experience and performance.

Sony has also brought about certain other improvements in functionality including:

• New user interface for Sony Play Station 4 with an improved and customizable status bar as well as the quick settings.


• Up gradation to the latest versions of native app portfolio including messaging, email, smart social camera and battery stamina mode.


• Enhancement in Sony’s media apps including Walkman, album & movies and their integration with its network cloud service.


• Sony’s custom interface ‘Xperia Themes’.


• Compatibility with Sony’s SmartWear stuff including SmartBand SWR10 and Lifelog app.

Sony has also announced that Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia E1 and Xperia M2 will get the Android KitKat 4.4 upgrades in the next round from July onward.

Sony unveils Android KitKat 4.4 upgrade for Xperia devices Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z