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  1. Android News

    Sony has a hidden 120fps mode on Xperia Phones

    Hidden in Android Kernels on Sony's Xperia models is a 1080p @ 120fps option that would double the frame rate on existing devices. It appears to be for internal testing only, but may be a sign of things to come.
  2. Android News

    Deal: Sony Sony Xperia XZ Premium for $480

    Priced back in the day at $800, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is currently sold by most US retailers for $600. But B&H has it discounted at $480.
  3. Android News

    Sony Xperia XZ Premium gets patches for "Meltdown" and "Spectre"

    Sony Xperia XZ Premium owners started receiving the latest firmware update for their phones. The build number moves from 47.1.A.12.34 to 47.1.A.12.75 and brings February security update that fixes “Meltdown” and “Spectre” CPU vulnerabilities.
  4. Android News

    Red Sony Xperia XZ Premium now available in US

    The new, red colored variant of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium, which first launched last month - has now arrived in the United States.Amazon has the model listed on its website for $599.
  5. Android News

    Sony's Oreo updates to come with camera distortion fix

    Sony has mentioned that as part of their Android 8.0 Oreo updates for the Xperia XZ Premium and XZs, the company also distributed a fix for an issue that may cause images to show up distorted from the camera.
  6. Android News

    Android 8.0 Oreo rollout hits the Sony Xperia XZ Premium

    Sony has started the rollout to Android 8.0 Oreo for the Sony Xperia XZ Premium. The update may take a while to reach certain markets and is subject to carrier approval in some cases.
  7. Android News

    Sony Xperia XZ Premium to get Oreo in December

    Sony Japan has mentioned that the Xperia XZ Premium would get Android 8.0 Oreo starting in December 2017. Expect to wait a bit longer for it to reach other regions.
  8. Android News

    Deal: Sony Xperia XZ Premium for $585

    Amazon has Sony's Xperia XZ Premium going for $585 in their latest deal. The handset normally sells for $699.
  9. Android News

    DxOMark scores the Xperia XZ Premium with an 83 out of 100

    DxOMark has scored the Sony Xperia XZ Premium with its new testing protocols, and gave the device a score of 83 out of 100.
  10. Android News

    Sony's 3D Creator app is coming to the Xperia XZ Premium

    Sony has confirmed that the new 3D Creator app - which was introduced at the ongoing IFA conference, and is already there on the newly-announced Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact smartphones - will also arrive on the Xperia XZ Premium.
  11. Android News

    Sony confirms Android 8.0 Oreo plans for most 2016 Xperia phones

    Android 8.0 Oreo will soon roll out to a bunch of Sony Xperia devices, including the X, X Performance, X Compact, XZ, XA1 and XA1 Ultra. Sadly enough, the Xperia Z5 family is not on this list.
  12. Android News

    Three magic tricks revealed by Sony Xperia XZ Premium

    Sony partnered with a magician to see if the Sony Xperia XZ Premium's 960fps video camera can catch the intricacies of a magic trick.
  13. Android News

    The Sony Xperia XZ Premium passed the 750Mbps download speed threshold

    Earlier this year, the Snapdragon 835 powered a mobile router that clocked 930Mbps download speed. The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is based on the same chipset and it reached 750Mbps in “real-world test conditions” - specifically EE’s LTE network at Wembley Stadium in London.
  14. Android News

    TWRP adds support for new devices including the Sony Xperia XZ Premium

    TWRP recovery continues to add support for more and more devices. These include the Sony Xperia XZ Premium, Xiaomi Redmi 4X, Lenovo K33, Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro.
  15. Android News

    Sony Xperia XZ Premium flagship gets $100 price cut in the US

    The Sony Xperia XZ Premium was launched in the United States back in June this year for $799. Major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H currently have the handset listed for $699.99 in what could be a permanent discount.
  16. Android News

    Netflix enables HDR playback on the Sony Xperia XZ Premium

    The Xperia XZ Premium was just added to the very short list of Android phones that support "HDR" streaming on Netflix. The only other phone on the list currently is the LG G6.
  17. Android News

    Mr Mobile's Sony XZ Premium Review

    Michael Fisher's Xperia XZ Premium review calls it a mirror-plated time machine and a "clock stopper." The only way to know what that means is to watch it for yourself.
  18. Android News

    The Xperia XZ Premium offers the most durable experience from Sony

    JerryRigEverything has published a new durability test on the Sony Xperia XZ Premium and shows that this device offers the most durability found on a Sony device.
  19. Android News

    Engadget's Sony Xperia XZ Premium Review

    Engadget has posted their review of the Sony XZ Premium, praising the camera's slow-motion video capture feature. They also say that despite the $800 pricetag, the phone is definitely an iPhone and Galaxy S8 competitor.
  20. Android News

    Sony adds the Xperia XZ Premium to their Open Devices program

    Sony has an Open Devices program that they use to contribute to the open source community. This includes a number of their Xperia devices and now the new XZ Premium is part of this program.
  21. Android News

    Camera comparison between the HTC U11, iPhone 7 Plus, and Xperia XZ Premium

    The U11 is supposed to be the best smartphone camera on the market, but what happens when you compare it to the iPhone 7 Plus and Xperia XZ Premium. GSM Arena did just that and while the U11 camera is good, the iPhone 7 Plus is actually more versatile thanks to its dual camera setup.
  22. Android News

    Camera comparison between the HTC U11, Galaxy S8, Google Pixel, and Xperia XZ Premium

    Android Headlines just uploaded a video that compares the cameras of some of the top smartphones available today. They feel the HTC U11 either won out, or tied with another phone in the tests they conducted.
  23. Android News

    How does the OnePlus 5 compare to the Sony Xperia XZ Premium

    Android Authority has published a comparison of the OnePlus 5 and Sony Xperia XZ Premium and states that the OnePlus 5 has a number of advantages.
  24. Android News

    Sony releases a statement regarding the camera distortion issue of the Xperia XZ Premium and XZs

    Some people with the Xperia XZ Premium and the Xperia XZs have been complaining about a camera distortion issue lately. A Sony Mobile Developer has reached out with a response saying. . . “We take this kind of feedback very seriously and this post actually resulted in an extensive camera...
  25. Android News

    You can now buy the Sony Xperia XZ Premium at multiple retailers in the United States

    The Xperia XZ Premium went up for pre-order in the US last week but now it's officialy available for purchase. We're seeing the device listed on retailer websites for both Best Buy as well as Amazon in 2 different colors for $800.