Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a step in the right direction, with features Samsung Galaxy phones miss -- so why is a US launch so hard?

Despite setbacks, the Xperia line has continued on from its 2019 debut, but since the Xperia 1 VI, Sony hasn't sold the handsets in the US. Apparently, the makers of the PlayStation, WH-1000XM6s, and ...
PCMag

The Android 17 Beta Is Here. What It Includes and Which Phones Can Test It

Want Google's version of Handoff and a revamped Android Auto before everyone else? Here's how to install the latest Android ...
9to5google

Sony Xperia 1 VIII packs a redesign, flagship specs, microSD, 3.5mm jack from €1,500

Sony’s latest flagship is here, with the new Xperia 1 VIII offering some powerful specs for the usual lofty price tag, this time with a major hardware redesign. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII feels new mostly ...
PC Magazine

Sony Xperia 1 VIII Debuts Big Redesign, Adds More Powerful Telephoto Camera

Sony avoided a major redesign of its flagship smartphone for over half a decade, keeping the same look since 2020’s Xperia 1 II. Rather than vertically oriented cameras, Sony is now moving to a raised ...
India TV

Sony Xperia 1 VIII price leaks ahead of launch: Sale date and specs tipped

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has reportedly appeared on Amazon Germany ahead of its official launch, revealing some major details about Sony’s latest flagship. Even though the listing got pulled pretty fast ...
9to5google

Sony Xperia 1 IV and Xperia 5 IV gain LineageOS 23.0 support

While availability of Sony Xperia handsets has dwindled over the last couple of years, those with the Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 IV might be happy to hear that LineageOS support is now available for the ...
TechSpot

Ayaneo reveals the Pocket Play, an Android slider phone inspired by the Xperia Play

What just happened? Ayaneo, the Chinese company best known for its retro gaming handhelds, has unveiled the design of its first Android phone. You'll probably notice that it looks a lot like the old ...
The Verge

Ayaneo’s first Android phone looks like a return of the Xperia Play

But we’re still waiting to find out the Pocket Play’s specs. But we’re still waiting to find out the Pocket Play’s specs. is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously ...
ZDNet

12 reasons to avoid rooting your Android phone at all costs - and the only time I break the rules

Rooting or jailbreaking a phone isn't as hard as it once was. The process does involve considerable risk. Some reasons might make you want to try. Many years ago, when I first heard about rooting ...
Android

Xperia 10 VII Is Sony’s Latest Phone to Get Android 16 Update

Sony has begun rolling out the Android 16 update for the Xperia 10 VII in Europe and Japan. The new update (build 72.1.A.2.65) adds smarter notifications, HDR screenshots, customization options, and ...
Gizmochina

Sony Xperia 1 VII gets Android 16 before most of its competitors

The Xperia 1 VII originally shipped with Android 15. Now, firmware version 71.1.A.2.68 brings Android 16 to the device in a 1.1GB download. The rollout began in Europe and is available through the ...
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Rooting Your Android? Key Things You Need to Know

The curious minds at ColdFusion break down key things to know before rooting your Android. U.S. issues Nepal warning as Gen Z revolts Sean Penn says he was ‘conned’ by Putin US electric grids under ...