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Stable Android 13 update goes live for the Sony Xperia 1 IV
The latest version of Android is beginning to show up in select regions.
At the end of last week, Sony confirmed the finalization of Android 13's codebase merger for its current flagship duo. True to its word, the company has now started rolling out the stable Android 13 update to the Xperia 1 IV in select markets.
Sony will roll out Android 13 updates for the Xperia 1 IV and Xperia 5 IV soon
The company has not shared a release timeline or update changelog at the moment.
Google rolled out Android 13 for its Pixel devices in August this year. Since then, a few Android OEMs have released stable builds of the latest version of Android for a couple of their devices. OnePlus has rolled out OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13 for the OnePlus 10 Pro, Samsung has released stable One UI 5 for its flagship Galaxy S22 series, and Realme GT 2 Pro users have received a fresh build of Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 13. Sony is now joining the fray and has announced the Android 13 update for the Xperia 1 IV and Xperia 5 IV.
XDA forums now available for the Honor Magic 4 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 IV, and Oppo Reno 8 series
XDA forums are now available for the Honor Magic 4 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 IV, and the upcoming Oppo Reno 8 series. Head over by clicking on the links in the post.
Since we last added new forum pages for the latest Android devices, a few OEMs have launched a couple of new phones, while others have teased their upcoming devices. We've now opened forums for some new and upcoming devices, including the Honor Magic 4 Pro, Sony Xperia 1 IV, and the Oppo Reno 8 series.
Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Sony Xperia Pro 1 IV: Which camera smartphone should you buy?
A head-to-head comparison of the Google Pixel 6 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 IV to find out which one is the best phone for you.
The Google Pixel 6 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are two unique flagships, standing in stark contrast in pretty much every area, from design and display to their approach to photography. They're great options for anyone who doesn't want to go with the mainstream options such as the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or the OnePlus 10 Pro. The Pixel 6 Pro was unveiled last year, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV arrived in May this year. If you're having a hard time deciding which one is the best for you, read on as it's time to pit the computational photography king against the phone with one of the best camera hardware.