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Sony is an electronics company from Japan. It entered the Android market with the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 in 2009. In 2011, Sony fully acquired Ericson and dropped its name from branding. The company has created Android phones, tablets, smartwatches, and Chromebooks.

These phones won’t work on T-Mobile starting next year

These phones won’t work on T-Mobile starting next year

December 22, 2020
Starting next year, T-Mobile will stop supporting several devices, including the OnePlus One and Galaxy Note Edge. While many of the phones on the list are by now several years old, it’s still important to plan ahead before you get cut off from the network. Android Police acquired a list of the 19 devices that will...
Cyberpunk 2077 faces big blow as Sony delists the game from the PlayStation Store

Cyberpunk 2077 faces big blow as Sony delists the game from the PlayStation Store

December 18, 2020
It seems that 2020 is not turning out to be a mixed year for game developer CD Projekt Red. The most awaited game of the year, Cyberpunk 2077 opened to some decent reviews. But the game is now facing the music as Sony delisted the game from the PlayStation Store. Owners of the game are...
Sony Xperia 1 II starts receiving stable Android 11 update

Sony Xperia 1 II starts receiving stable Android 11 update

December 14, 2020
At the end of November, Sony unveiled a roadmap for when its devices would get Android 11, with the first device receiving the update this month. True to its word, the company has initialized an OTA (software version 58.1.A.0.921) for the Sony Xperia 1 II. Xperia Blog has spotted that Sony is rolling out Android 11...
Here’s when Android 11 will roll out for Sony Xperia phones

Here’s when Android 11 will roll out for Sony Xperia phones

November 30, 2020
Since being released in September, Android 11 has been slow to roll out to third-party devices, with the Vivo V20 and OnePlus 8T among the first to receive the update. Unless you purchased a Pixel device, chances are you’ve been patiently waiting, but the good news is if you own a Sony Xperia device, you...
The Sony Bravia A8H 65-inch 4K OLED Android TV is selling at a $1000 discount!

The Sony Bravia A8H 65-inch 4K OLED Android TV is selling at a $1000 discount!

November 27, 2020
Sony is known for its impressive TV displays and you can get your hands on one of the best offerings from the company at a discount of $1000. Nope, we are not kidding. The Sony Bravia A8H 65-inch 4K OLED Android TV is selling for $1800. Originally, this TV retails for $2800, which means you...
Save $120 on the Sony WH-1000XM3 during Amazon’s Black Friday sale

Save $120 on the Sony WH-1000XM3 during Amazon’s Black Friday sale

November 27, 2020
The Sony WH-1000XM3 is $120 off on Amazon right now, and you should definitely cop a pair before the deal expires. Even though they've now been replaced by the Sony WH-1000XM4, the XM3's are still among the top 5 noise-canceling headphones out there. And at just $230 this Black Friday, they're an absolute steal.In case...
Pick up a 55-inch 4K Sony TV for $518, or a 75-inch model for $898, this Black Friday

Pick up a 55-inch 4K Sony TV for $518, or a 75-inch model for $898, this Black Friday

November 27, 2020
With the pandemic not looking like it's ending anytime soon, more and more of us will be stuck at home for the next few weeks -- if not longer. This is where a gorgeous huge screen television can make the difference between feeling trapped and bored inside to finding the experience somewhat enjoyable. If your...
Sony’s 65″ Bravia X900H TV with HDMI 2.1 for 4K 120Hz gaming is down to just $1,000!

Sony’s 65″ Bravia X900H TV with HDMI 2.1 for 4K 120Hz gaming is down to just $1,000!

November 26, 2020
The Sony Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X are here, ushering in the latest generation of consoles that are expected to stick around for a fair few years. While you can certainly enjoy either of the new consoles with your existing TV setup, the highlight feature on these new devices is HDMI 2.1 support, for...
OnePlus 8T, Moto G 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, and 12 others now support AR apps on Android

OnePlus 8T, Moto G 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, and 12 others now support AR apps on Android

November 26, 2020
Google Play Services for AR (formerly Google ARCore) is a software service that enables applications to create augmented reality experiences on devices without any dedicated AR hardware. While the service uses a device's existing cameras and sensors for the AR experience, Google has to work with OEMs to create custom calibration profiles for each device....
Exclusive: This is the Sony Ericsson VAIO smartphone that never came to be

Exclusive: This is the Sony Ericsson VAIO smartphone that never came to be

November 2, 2020
A few weeks ago we got our first look at the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 2 — an unreleased Android smartphone from the early 2010s that had the potential to revolutionize the mobile gaming industry. Designed to play PlayStation mobile games, the Xperia Play 2 featured a sliding display with a controller, completed with a...
Huawei can reportedly resume buying Samsung displays and Sony image sensors

Huawei can reportedly resume buying Samsung displays and Sony image sensors

October 29, 2020
Huawei has been in the middle of sanctions imposed by the US government. Because of these sanctions, there's a lot of obstruction with how the Chinese OEM can conduct ordinary business. Even though Huawei has marched forward with the launch of the Huawei Mate 40 series, it still faces a lot of challenges in producing...
Sony PlayStation App receives new UI, voice chat ahead of PS5 launch

Sony PlayStation App receives new UI, voice chat ahead of PS5 launch

October 28, 2020
Ahead of the PlayStation 5’s launch on November 12, Sony has introduced a big update to its PlayStation App for Android and iOS. The update introduces a completely revamped UI, voice chat support, native PlayStation Store integration, and what Sony claims is a much more refined experience.The redesigned PlayStation App is rolling out globally and...