iPhone 7 Plus vs Sony Xperia XZ camera comparison: which does 2X zoom better?

A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine treated herself to an iPhone 7 Plus. Long story short, she loved it, and it wasn"t only for the gorgeous shade of Rose Gold it was sporting. The screen, the battery life, and the performance all blew her away, but the feature she was enjoying the most was..

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Sony releases Android 7.1.1 Nougat Concept build for Xperia X

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Sony announced last month its goal to become the first non-Google OEM to release Android 7.1.1 Nougat for its smartphones. Although the update is not yet available for any of Sony"s smartphones, the Japanese company very close to achieving its goal.
It looks like Xperia X owners ..

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Sony Xperia XZ and X Performance receive minor update

Sony has started rolling out a new update to its Xperia XZ and X Performance smartphones. It"s a minor, bug-fixing update that bumps the build number from 39.2.A.0.361 to version 39.2.A.0.374.
This is the second update that has been rolled out to these devices ever since they received Nougat. The last update brought along Android security fixes for the month of December.
As is usually the case with OTA roll outs, it may take sometime for the update notification to pop up on your device"s screen. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can manually check for the update by heading to the Settings menu on your handset.
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Android 7.1.1 Nougat arrives on the Sony Xperia X as part of the latest Concept update

Back in November Sony released its first “Concept” Android build for the Xperia X, and it"s received a couple of updates so far. These Concept builds are experimental and are meant to give people a way to test new software that"s closer to stock Android than Sony"s stable releases.
Today the company has started sending out another update for the Xperia X Concept firmware, and the big new thing is that it"s now based on Android 7.1.1 and not 7.0. This makes Sony the first mobile device maker except Google to have rolled out the absolute latest version of the OS, even if we"re talking about a very limited release here.
Sony"s build number for the new firmware is 38.3.A.0.41, and the Android build number is NMF26F8. The update comes with the December security patches, which is a shame since the January ones are probably going out tomorrow. Anyway, there"s a new Restart option in the Power menu, faster camera startup time, and support for PS4 remote-pla..

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Purported image of Sony Xperia X (2017) leaks

A image purported to be of the 2017 variant of the Sony Xperia X has leaked online. Claimed to be a press image, the leak shows the front of the black version of the smartphone.
Given the angle at which the picture is taken as well as the color (black) of the model, the position of the sensors isn"t clear, although the phone does seem to have very thin bezels.
There"s also some text below the “New Xperia X” moniker, but that"s also not clearly visible – reports, however, say it could be #TheGreatest.
We currently cannot confirm whether the leaked image is legit or fake. So, needless to say, don"t take anything for certain just yet.
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Image of the alleged “New Xperia X” shows thin bezels

Rumor has it Sony plans to unveil at least two new smartphones in late February at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 trade fair. One of the phones to be announced next month could be the Xperia XZ (2017), which we"ve already reported about last week.
Recently, the picture of another unannounced ..

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Sony Xperia XZ (2017) shows up in blurry picture

Alleged Sony Xperia XZ (2017)
Could it be that Sony plans to launch a bezel-less Xperia smartphone with dual-edge curved display and completely different design? A blurry picture allegedly showing Sony"s upcoming flagship smartphone, possibly named Xperia XZ (2017), has just been leaked.
The on..

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Image allegedly showing Sony Xperia XZ (2017) front panel leaks

An image alleged to be of the front panel of the Sony Xperia XZ (2017) has leaked. While the image is blurry, it does give an idea about the placement of the front camera, proximity sensor, as well as the speaker.
It also reveals that the handset will feature a near bezel-less design. Sadly, nothing else – including specs, pricing, and availability – is known about the device at the moment, but, needless to say, we"ll keep you updated as and when we hear more about it.
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Sony Xperia X and X Compact getting new update

Less than a couple of weeks after getting Nougat, the Sony Xperia X and X Compact have started receiving another update that bumps the build version to 34.2.A.0.273. Although the official change-log isn"t yet available, the update is said to be a minor, bug-fixing one.
As is usually the case with OTA roll outs, it may take some time for the update to hit your device. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can manually check for it by heading to your handset"s Settings menu.
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Smartphone Comparison – Xperia XZ vs. Pixel XL

Gadgets Smartphone Comparison – Xperia XZ vs. Pixel XL
Elroy Bethell – December 26, 2016 5:00 AM
Recipient E-mail Sender E-mail Not a fan of Apple or Samsung? How about Sony or Google? Enter the Sony Xperia XZ and the Google Pixel. These are two very well made smartphones that w..

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Sony Xperia XZ and X Performance updated with December"s security patch

The Sony Xperia X Performance and Xperia XZ were both recently updated with Android Nougat (1,2). Despite being updated right at the cusp between November and December, neither of these smartphones’ updates were released late enough to get the December security patches from Google.
Well, now both the Xperia XZ and Xperia X Performance are getting a new update that rolls up the build number from 39.2.A.0.237 to 39.2.A.0.361. The update also brings the Sony handsets to the latest security bulletin from Google for the month of December.
Currently, the update is rolling out in some European markets and Latin America and is only arriving to singleSIM versions of the Xperia XZ (F8331) and Xperia X Performance (F8131). If you already installed the update, leave a comment and let us know if you see anything else different.
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Testdriving Sony"s Concept for Android on the Xperia X - the stock Nougat experience

Sony launched its Concept for Android initiative all the way back in the summer of last year as a means to get early feedback on future software releases from real-world users. A year and a half later, the project lives on and everyone can get on board. Well, everyone with an Xperia X in Europe, but that"s still pretty liberal.
Sony reached out to us and sent an Xperia X our way for us to try out its beta Nougat firmware. What"s typically been the case in the past with Sony custom Android builds is to add a small feature here and there (one was called Small Apps) – useful and unobtrusive, and bundle a few in-house multimedia apps – for example the Walkman-branded music player. Well, the Small apps were retired at one point, and Walkman turned into Music but kept its core functionality.
But before we go over what you can expect to find on Sony Nougat builds, we"ll just quickly walk you through the process of signing up for the program and installing the firmware.
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Sony Xperia XZ emerges as top late 2016 flagship after Note7"s demise

Are you a glass half full or half empty kind of person? It seems that Sony fans are the former – when Apteligent reported that the canceled and recalled Samsung Galaxy Note7 is still more popular than a number of other prominent flagships, Sony fans focused on the fact that the Xperia XZ is by far the leading late-2016 Android flagship.
This puts it ahead of fan darlings like the Google Pixels, the latest flagship from Android standby Motorola, the feature-loaded LG V20, the controversial-but-liked OnePlus 3T and the heavily promoted HTC Bolt (aka 10 Evo outside the US).
Note: Galaxy Note7 numbers have been excluded An impressive achievement to be sure, it shows that Sony got something right that the others (other than Apple and Samsung that is) did not. Motorola in particular seems to have mucked up, Apteligent data shows that Moto Z shares slipped after Black Friday, showing that flagship from competitors had a bigger draw.
Putting Android aside for a moment, it seems that Apple d..

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Sony rolls Android 7.0 Nougat out to several Xperia devices

The Android 7.0 Nougat firmware update has just begun trickling out to members of Sony"s Xperia range. Specifically, the Xperia X (F5121), Xperia X Dual (F5122) and Xperia X Compact (F5321) are all involved, and the bump pushes the build number to 34.2.A.0.266.
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Sony Xperia X and X Compact start receiving Nougat update

If you own a Sony Xperia X or Xperia X Compact smartphone, and have been waiting for the Nougat update to arrive on your handset, here"s some good news: the update has started rolling out.
Specifically, it"s hitting the Xperia X (F5121), Xperia X Dual (F5122), and Xperia X Compact (F5321) devices. Sadly, not all the markets are getting the update – the list currently includes Australia, Latin America, Middle East, Russia, Turkey, Thailand, and Vietnam.
This comes nearly a couple of weeks after the Sony Xperia XZ started getting the update.
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November security patch rolling out for Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z3+

Sony is now pushing out an update for the Xperia Z3+ (infamously known as the Z4), Z5, and Z4 tablets with a new update. The new version carries the firmware number 32.2A.5.11 and replaces the firmware number: 32.2.A.0.305.
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The update is now rolling out to all the aforementioned model lineups and their respective variants, including dualSIM versions across many regions. This Android update brings security patches up to Google’s November bulletin. Side note: the December security bulletin was just released today by Google along with new OTAs for Nexus devices.
Has anyone else gotten this update on their Xperia device? Let us know!
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Grab the Sony Xperia XA Ultra for just $229.99, today only

Sony launched the Xperia XA Ultra in the US back in July, for a recommended retail price of $369.99 unlocked. In the meantime, we"ve seen that going down to just under $300 at one point, but if you"re interested in this big selfie-focused phablet then you can"t miss today"s deal.
B&H will sell you an Xperia XA Ultra for just $229.99 if you act before the day is over. The device is still carrier unlocked and can be used with GSM-based carriers. Furthermore, this is the North American version of the phone, with the model number F3213, which means it should support most bands for most of those GSM-based carriers.
From tomorrow the price is set to go up to $329.99, so you"re saving $100 if you do buy today. The XA Ultra has a 6-inch 1080p touchscreen, a 16 MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture, autofocus, OIS, and a LED flash, a 21.5 MP f/2.2 rear camera with phase detection autofocus and LED flash, and a 2,700 mAh battery. It"s powered by the MediaTek Helio ..

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Sony Xperia XZ starts receiving the Android 7.0 Nougat update

We’re receiving reports that the Sony Xperia XZ is receiving its serving of Android 7.0 Nougat update. A reader from India tipped us off (thanks, Vedant!) but checking with XDA it seems that the first wave includes Australia, the Netherlands, Russia and Turkey.
The update is a hefty 1GB so connect to a nice Wi-Fi network and check for updates. Don’t worry if you don’t see anything yet, staggered roll-outs take a while to reach everyone.
The update screen for Xperia XZ"s Nougat firmware
This update should enable the best Nougat features like split-screen multitasking, but also bring improvements to Sony apps like the camera and as you can see from the screenshots, it will improve Stamina mode.
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Sony Xperia X currently going for under $300 in US - a $100 discount

If you are a Sony fan in the US and are in the market for a new smartphone (and not necessarily a flagship one), here"s a deal for you: the Sony Xperia X is currently going for $299.99 in the country – a discount of $100.
Amazon has the device listed on its website for that price. Keep in mind that the discount is only on the Black colored variant of the phone. The other three colors – White, Lime Gold, and Rose Gold – are all listed for well above $330.
There"s no information on when the deal ends, so those interested in availing it may have to act fast.
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