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Paranoid Android’s Android Oreo ROM is here for some Sony Xperia phones

Adam Conway August 24, 2018

Paranoid Android has returned with an Android Oreo ROM! It's been nearly a year since the last official release, which saw the team update its Android Nougat based custom ROM with a new camera application. The team has been hard at work since then brushing up and improving upon the next iteration based on Android...

ARCore 1.4 adds support for its first Chromebook, Google Pixel 3, Xiaomi Mi 8 SE, and more

Mishaal Rahman August 1, 2018

ARCore is Google's platform for augmented reality applications. Unlike its predecessor, Google Tango, it doesn't need dedicated hardware to support AR. It uses the existing camera hardware and sensors on your device, making it compatible with a range of devices. Version 1.4 of the application is starting to roll out and it brings support for...

Sony To Discontinue its “Premium Standard” Line, Re-Focus on Flagships and Affordable Phones

Tomek Kondrat May 25, 2017

Sony Mobile has confirmed that the company will no longer release "Premium Standard" smartphones. Sony's plan to release smartphones with more affordable prices and almost-flagship specifications might not have worked out, as, devices like the Xperia X and Xperia X Compact didn't reach intended sales targets. The Japanese OEM confirmed the news at its 2017 Investor...

Sony Xperia X Compact Added to Sony Open Device Program

Aamir Siddiqui September 16, 2016

Sony's latest little kid on the block, the Sony Xperia X Compact, was launched just a while ago. But even for a device so young, Sony has made its developer-friendly intentions very clear from the get-go. The Xperia X Compact is the latest addition to the Sony Open Device Program. What does this mean for the...