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Kogan Offering the Sony Xperia Z 4G for $520/€410 in Australia

Sony’s flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z is now available a bit cheaper in Australia. Major retailer Kogan is now selling the smartphone for only $520/€410. Currently, the smartphone is available for free on select plans at Optus and Telstra, but retailer Harvey Norman offers the unlocked version for no l...

1 May 2013
18:31 GMT

Sony Canada Confirms Xperia Z Arrives This Summer (Update)

Sony Mobile has just confirmed the Xperia Z will arrive in Canada “this Summer.” This is big news as the Japanese company announced earlier this year that only the Xperia ZL would be available in the country. However, Sony Canada has just tweeted the news without giving any additional detail on the exact...

19 March 2013
12:00 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Now Available in Australia via Optus

The Sony Xperia Z has finally arrived in Australia. The smartphone is now available for purchase at Optus, but it will go on sale at other carriers pretty soon. As AusDroid points out, Optus is now offering the Xperia Z for free on select plans. The phone is available online, as well as in brick and mortar stores an...

18 March 2013
19:01 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Now Up for Pre-Order at Telstra, Free Wireless NFC Speaker Offered

Australian carrier Telstra has just announced it has started to accept pre-orders for Sony’s flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z. Moreover, as AusDroid points out, the carrier offers a pre-order bonus to each customer in the form of a free Sony wireless NFC speaker, worth $130/€100. Check it out here. The ...

13 March 2013
19:01 GMT

Purple Sony Xperia Z Coming to the UK in Early April

Customers in the UK who have been waiting for the purple version of Sony Xperia Z will be happy to know the smartphone arrives in early April. According to Clove UK, the retailer is due to have the purple color units available for dispatch next month, for the same price as the black and white variants. The SIM-free...

13 March 2013
11:38 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Selling Out Everywhere, Shipments Booked Since Day 1

The best Android smartphone launched by Sony, the Xperia Z seems to sell very well in most markets where the device has been introduced. According to Digitimes, all shipments aimed at markets such as France, Germany, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan were fully booked before they even reached their targets. Sources close...

12 March 2013
03:46 GMT

Infibeam Offers Free Premium Case and Sony Headset with Xperia Z Pre-Orders

Now that Sony officially introduced the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL in India, fans of the Japanese brand are anxiously waiting for their favorite devices to become available. There are several Indian retailers that are already taking pre-orders for both Xperia phones, but only a few are bundling the devices with special ...

6 March 2013
19:01 GMT

Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL Now Up for Pre-Order in India

We already know Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL won’t be available in India this week. However, Android fans can now pre-order both smartphones through various major retailers across the country. XperiaBlog reports Sony Xperia Z is now available for pre-order at Flipkart for no less than Rs 38,990 outright, which ...

6 March 2013
06:21 GMT

Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL Officially Introduced in India

Sony India teased an official announcement for March 6 and everyone assumed the Japanese company will launch the Xperia Z. Well, it looks like the information was correct as AndroidOS reports Sony has just introduced the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL in India. Both smartphones will go on sale this month, though we only kn...

6 March 2013
04:04 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Coming to India on March 6

Unveiled earlier this year at Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas, Sony Xperia Z has just made its debut in Europe this week. Although Indian customers have been left out from the initial rollout of the smartphone, it looks like they won't have to wait too long for the Xperia Z to arrive in their country. ...

2 March 2013
07:01 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Now Available at Three UK

Today, wireless carrier Three UK announced the immediate availability of the Sony Xperia Z smartphone on its network, with a price tag starting at £69 ($105 / €80) on the carrier’s £34 per month plan. Users interested in the purchase of this smartphone will also be able to grab it on the carr...

28 February 2013
08:51 GMT

Sony Xperia Z User Manual Now Available Online

Sony Mobile is set to bring its Xperia Z smartphone to various markets around the world before the end of this week, offering more users the possibility to enjoy the features and capabilities that the Android-based flagship has to offer. Before the device hits shelves in new markets, however, users can have a look ...

27 February 2013
06:41 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Now Up for Pre-Order in Australia for $750/€580

Sony Xperia Z has been recently introduced in Australia, but the phone is expected to go on sale sometime in March. However, customers that want to make sure they will be among the first to own the Xperia Z can now pre-order the device via Sony Online store for no less than $750/€580 outright. Check it out here...

21 February 2013
18:01 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Now Available in Russia for $985/€750

We reported less than a week ago that Sony Xperia Z would go on sale in Russia in late February for no less than €745/$995 off contract. Well, it appears that the smartphone is now available for purchase via Russian retailer M.Video for 29,990 rubles outright, which is about $985 or €750. Check it out here...

21 February 2013
09:21 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Lands in Russia in Late February for €745/$995 Outright

We already know Sony Xperia Z will go on sale in Europe by the end of February, but the availability of the smartphone was confirmed only in a few countries. Well, it appears that the folks over at XperiaBlog have been able to learn via Russian site sonyxperia.livejournal that Xperia Z will arrive in Russia later th...

15 February 2013
05:49 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Australia Launch on February 20, on Sale in March

We reported earlier this week that Sony would launch the Xperia Z on February 20 and now the Japanese company announced that the smartphone would go on sale only in March. Although we originally thought the smartphone would be available for purchase starting February 20 via Sony Stores across the country and from Ma...

14 February 2013
18:01 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Now Up for Pre-Order at Vodafone UK

The hotly-anticipated Sony Xperia Z is expected to arrive in the UK on February 28 at all major carriers and retailers across the country. With two weeks left until the phone is set to hit shelves, Vodafone UK opened up pre-orders for the Xperia Z. Customers can now grab the device for free on select pay monthly p...

14 February 2013
11:14 GMT

Sony Xperia ZL Coming to Europe in April for €600/$805 Outright

Unveiled earlier last month at Consumer Electronics Show 2013, Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL are expected to go on sale within the next few weeks. In fact, the former is already available for purchase in Japan via NTT Docomo and is likely to hit shelves in the UK around February 28. However, little is known on the Xp...

14 February 2013
02:57 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Gets Its First Firmware Certification at PTCRB

With less than two weeks left until Sony Xperia Z makes its debut in Europe, the smartphone receives its first firmware certification at PTCRB. According to XperiaBlog, this is likely the same firmware version that the smartphone will ship with at launch, Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Although Sony has confirmed that i...

13 February 2013
19:31 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Up for Pre-Order at O2 Ireland for €190/$255 on Contract

Irish Sony fans will be happy to know that the Xperia Z is now available for pre-order at O2 Ireland. The smartphone will also be available via Meteor and Vodafone Ireland, but for now, only O2 accepts pre-orders. Customers can pre-purchase the Xperia Z from O2 Ireland for as low as €190/$255 on select plans or...

13 February 2013
05:46 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Kernel Source Code Now Available for Download

Sony Mobile has already made the Xperia Z available in Japan via NTT Docomo. However, the phone’s worldwide availability is still set for late February/early March. Today, the Japanese company made another step towards the launch of Xperia Z and released the phones kernel source code. As XDA-Developers point...

12 February 2013
10:49 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Confirmed to Arrive in Finland on February 28 for €730/$975

Sony Xperia Z has just made its debut in Japan via major carrier NTT Docomo. Unfortunately, Europeans have been skipped from the initial launch and will have to wait a few more weeks until Xperia Z goes on sale. According to EsPhoneBlog, the smartphone is scheduled to hit shelves in Finland on February 28, around th...

11 February 2013
01:39 GMT

Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL “Coming Soon” to India

Although Sony Mobile stated the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL will not be released in all regions, it appears that Indian customers are among the lucky ones that will get both models.The folks over at XperiaBlog have just been tipped on the upcoming availability of both Xperia Z and Xperia ZL. The smartphones have been rece...

9 February 2013
07:31 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Goes on Sale in Japan via NTT Docomo

Right on schedule major carrier NTT Docomo launches the Xperia Z in Japan. The smartphone is available for purchase in black, white and purple.However, it appears that those who did not pre-ordered the device are likely to return home empty handed as stock is limited and demand very high, the guys over at XperiaBlog ...

8 February 2013
19:23 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Confirmed to Arrive in the Middle East in March

Sony Xperia Z is expected to go on sale in Europe by the end of the month, but other regions have been left out from the initial rollout of the smartphone. Android fans in the Middle East will probably be happy that the Xperia Z is headed to their region in March. XperiaBlog reports Sony Middle East recently confirm...

6 February 2013
01:19 GMT

Sony UK Offers £300/€300/$300 Headphones Bonus for Xperia Z Pre-Orders

Sony Xperia Z has just become more tempting as the Japanese company kicked off an interesting promotion in the UK. Aimed at customers who pre-order the Xperia Z, the promotion runs through February 27. Basically, each Xperia Z pre-order will receive the Sony MDR-1R headphones worth £300/ €300/$300 for fre...

1 February 2013
08:06 GMT

Vodafone UK Confirms Sony Xperia Z Arrives on February 28

Vodafone is the next UK-based operator announcing it will carry Sony’s Xperia Z smartphone later this month. Earlier today, Three confirmed the handset would hit shelves on February 28 and now Vodafone confirmed the information as well. In a short post on Twitter, Vodafone UK informs customers Sony Xperia Z ...

1 February 2013
07:40 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Gets Priced at £530/€615/$840 in the UK

One of the most anticipated smartphones for this month, the Xperia Z, has just been officially priced in the UK. Sony’s online store recently listed the smartphone on the “Coming Soon” page and priced it at no less than £530/€615/$840 outright. The folks over at GSMArena who spotted the ...

1 February 2013
01:54 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Confirmed to Arrive in China for $805/€595

One of the hottest Android smartphones these days, Sony Xperia Z is expected to go on sale globally within the next few weeks. China is one of the most important markets for Sony, which is why the Japanese company plans to introduce its flagship device in the Mainland as soon as possible. According to XperiaBlog, S...

31 January 2013
21:01 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Coming Soon to Vodafone Australia

It looks like Android enthusiasts in Australia will soon be able to get their hands on the recently announced Sony Xperia Z. AusDroid reports that Vodafone Australia has just confirmed via Google+ that Xperia Z arrived in its testing labs on January 25. This means it shouldn’t take more than a month until the...

29 January 2013
18:31 GMT

Sony Xperia ZL Coming Soon to Canada via Bell

Unveiled earlier this month at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL have been slated for a Q1 2013 release. However, Sony announced that the smartphones wouldn’t be available in all regions, so expect the Xperia ZL to be launched in a handful of countries and the Xperia Z in othe...

29 January 2013
10:01 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Launching in Japan on February 9 for $865/€645 Outright

Sony Mobile confirmed a few weeks ago that the Xperia Z would arrive in Japan in February via NTT Docomo, but the handset maker did not offer any details regarding the phone’s pricing options. Well, it appears that the guys over at XperiaBlog have just spotted what appears to be the Xperia Z (SO-02E) suggested...

24 January 2013
20:31 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Receives FCC Approvals

Japanese mobile phone maker Sony Mobile is gearing up for the official release of its new Xperia Z handset, and has just made a new step closer to that achievement. The company’s new Android-based flagship smartphone has received the necessary approvals from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). On t...

21 January 2013
06:21 GMT

Sony Xperia ZL Now on Pre-Order in Germany for €600/$800

Although Sony Mobile has been pretty clear when stating that the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL will not be available in all regions, it looks like Germany will get them both after all. We already know that the Xperia Z is available for pre-order in the UK, France, Italy and Germany, but the Xperia ZL is a new entry at Euro...

21 January 2013
05:01 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Arriving in Italy in March for €650/$870

Unveiled last week at the Consumer Electronics Show 2013 (CES) in Las Vegas, Sony Xperia Z is expected to hit shelves sometime in February. Multiple UK-based carriers and retailers confirmed that the smartphone will arrive in February, but the rest of countries are likely to get it in March. In this regard, the fol...

18 January 2013
01:59 GMT

Sony Launches Xperia Z and Xperia ZL in South East Asia

Unveiled last week at Consumer Electronics Show 2013 (CES), Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL have just been confirmed to arrive in South East Asia in Q1. Some countries in the region will get both smartphones, while others will only receive the Xperia Z. According to XperiaBlog, Sony will make the Xperia Z (Black, White...

16 January 2013
03:00 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Now Up for Pre-Order at Amazon Germany for €650/$870

The Xperia Z is clearly one of the most expensive smartphones launched by Sony Mobile. Several carriers and major retailers around the globe have already confirmed that they would offer the device beginning with February. The folks over at GSMArena report that the smartphone has just been listed at Amazon Germany an...

15 January 2013
01:46 GMT

Sony Mobile India Cuts Prices on Several Xperia Smartphones

Sony Mobile has just announced that several mid-range Xperia smartphones are now available for a reduced price in India. According to AndroidOS, no less than five handsets have received various price cuts in the India, thus bringing some of these smartphones under the Rs 15,000 ($275/€205) bracket. The cheape...

14 January 2013
06:21 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Not Coming to Canada After All

Unveiled several days ago at Consumer Electronics Show 2013 (CES), Sony Xperia Z is expected to make its debut on the market next month.Several European carriers already announced the upcoming availability of the Xperia Z, but no details on the phone's exact release date are available for the moment.Along with t...

11 January 2013
18:39 GMT

CES 2013: Sony Xperia Z 13MP Camera Demoed, First Photo Samples Available

Sony Mobile has recently unveiled its next Android flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z. Previously known as Sony Xperia Yuga, the handset has been confirmed to arrive in the UK in February. Aside from the fact that it comes with Jelly Bean platform and a stunning 5.0-inch full HD (1080p) display, Sony Xperia Z also bo...

9 January 2013
02:29 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Coming to O2 UK in February

O2 is the third UK-based operator to confirm that it will carry the Sony Xperia Z, after Vodafone and Three made similar announcements earlier today. According to O2 UK, the Xperia Z will be available for purchase beginning with February, but the carrier does not offer more details on the phone’s exact release...

8 January 2013
07:40 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Coming Soon to Three UK

As expected, Sony Mobile unveiled the Xperia Z smartphone at Consumer Electronics Show 2013 (CES), in Last Vegas. The Japanese company confirmed that the handset would launch globally in Q1 2013, but no details on the Xperia Z's exact release date and pricing options were offered. However, it appears that Thre...

8 January 2013
00:24 GMT

More Sony Xperia Z Photos Leak Ahead of CES 2013 Announcement

In a few hours, Japanese mobile phone maker Sony Mobile is expected to make official its next Android-based flagship handset, supposedly called Xperia Z. The smartphone was spotted online a few times before with the codename C660X Yuga next to it, and is expected to be unveiled with a large 5-inch full HD screen on...

7 January 2013
17:22 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Will Be Available in Three Colors: Black, White and Purple

Sony is expected to unveil a new series of Xperia smartphones at Consumer Electronics Show 2013 (CES) later today. The Xperia Z will be among the handsets to be unveiled at CES 2013, along with the Xperia X, previously known as Sony Xperia Odin. The former has already been spotted at the trade fair by the folks ove...

7 January 2013
03:09 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Caught on Camera at CES 2013

With several hours left until its official release, the Xperia Z has just been spotted at Consumer Electronics Show 2013 (CES) trade fair. Previously known as Sony Xperia Yuga, the Xperia Z is expected to arrive with a stunning 5.0-inch capacitive touchscreen display that supports full HD (1080p) resolution. Anothe...

7 January 2013
00:43 GMT

First Sony Xperia Z Press Photo Leaks

With less than a week left until its official release, the first press photo of the Sony Xperia Z has just been leaked. Formerly known as Sony Xperia Yuga, the next high-end Android smartphone is slated for a January 7 release, one day ahead of Consumer Electronics Show 2013 opening. Courtesy of the folks over at e...

1 January 2013
10:31 GMT

Sony Xperia Z (Yuga) to Go Official in China on January 15 at $689

Sony Mobile is reportedly gearing up for the launch of new flagship Android devices, one of which will be the Xperia Z, previously spotted online as Yuga. The handset is expected to make an official appearance at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, while said to be en-route to China soon after. The l...

28 December 2012
19:51 GMT

Sony Yuga to Be Released as Xperia Z in 2013

Rumors are piling up around Sony’s next Android flagship smartphone. In fact, there are two high-end devices that will be the company’s best-featured Android phones and they are known as Sony Yuga and Odin. The folks over at XperiaBlog have just learned more details on the upcoming Sony Xperia Yuga, whic...

21 December 2012
07:27 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Concept Phone with Full HD Screen, 14MP Camera

While waiting for new, highly appealing smartphones to be officially unveiled or become available for purchase, enthusiasts are often dreaming of what the next flagship handset from their favorite vendor would have to offer. Some of them are also able to transform their thoughts into digital content to provide othe...

12 September 2012
16:01 GMT

Sony Xperia Z Leaks with Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean and Quad-Core CPU

Few details on Sony’s new Android flagship smartphone have been unveiled until recently, but we knew the device is expected to arrive sometime in September. Well, it looks like more information on the upcoming Xperia high-end device has just surfaced online. The allegedly Sony Xperia Z is possibly the next top...

18 July 2012
07:54 GMT


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