Sony Xperia Keyboard update brings different keyboard layouts for each language, Quicker response time and more

Sony has updated the Xperia Keyboard App from version 6.4.A.1.24 to version 6.6.A.0.30. The new version adds quicker response time and different keyboard layouts for each language. Also with the new update, you now get words suggestions for each language at a time, but you'll first disable smart language detection for it to work.

Additionally, the keyboard now supports four new languages: Tajik, Uzbek, Welsh, and Irish. The new version is now available on the Google Play Store.

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Sony Lavender rumored to ship next month

Just a few days ago, a renowned leaker, Upleaks, leaked the specs of Sony's upcoming selfie-focused handset dubbed Lavender. Now, sources close to Sony say that the handset has entered production and will start shipping next month. According to the sources, the unveiling of the Sony Lavender is imminent. The Handset has a model number E5503 and will be priced as a mid-range model.

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Sony Xperia Z4 will be launched in Taiwan, Hong Kong next week

Sony is prepping to hold a press conferences next week in Taiwan and  Hong Kong, that will bring the company’s flagship handset, the Xperia Z4, to the regions. On May 27, Sony will hold a press conference in Taiwan, where it is expected to launch the Xperia Z4 Tablet, Xperia C4, and Xperia Z3 Plus/Z3+ (Xperia Z4), according to reports.

Another Sony press conference will take place in Hong Kong on May 28, where the company is currently sending invites. The invite mentions "Top camera, screen, sound, water and design all rolled into one." From Japan, Sony is also sending four product development engineers to Hong Kong press conference to talk about the designs of the handsets.

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Sony releases a new firmware update for Xperia Z1, Z1 compact and Z Ultra

Sony has released a new Android 5.0.2 Lollipop firmware update today for the Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact, and Z Ultra. If you currently own any of the abovementioned handsets, then your build number will move from 14.5.A.0.242 to 14.5.A.0.270 after you get the update. The update includes all the bug-fixes previously seen with the Lollipop updates for both the Xperia Z2 and the Xperia Z3. See full change log below:

Update (14.5.A.0.270) changelog

• Ensured the lock screen / notification bar doesn’t indicate “no service” when the device has coverage
• Added a Sony feature; bringing back the “close-all-button” in the activity menu, so you can easily close all apps at once
• Unblocked devices with server policies (such as Exchange Active Sync for e-mail), to enable the new Lollipop lock-screen notifications
• Ensured the LED light is lit across all sound modes – and no longer offset by “silent”
• Made the necessary fixes to enable the easy movement of content from internal memory to external microSD card (something we saw affecting a few devices)
• +Improved messaging functionality in Ultra stamina mode – some conversations could not be opened before in Ultra stamina mode

The update is now available over the air or via Sony PC companion for the aforementioned handsets.

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Sony Lavender specs leaked, selfie-focused handset

Not so long ago, a renowned Twitter leaker, @Upleaks, leaked an image of Sony's unannounced Selfie-focused smartphone, the Lavender, with super-narrow side bezels. Now, the leaker has leaked the specs of the device.

The Sony Lavender according to @Upleaks will come with a FHD display (size is unknown, but it's expected to be bigger than the Xperia C4's display), MediaTek MT6752 64-bit 1.7GHz Octa-core processor, 2 GB of RAM, 13-megapixel front/back camera (Sony IMX214), Dual SIM support (in some models) and Android 5.0 Lollipop.

For some reason, @Upleaks was unable to share the back picture of the Lavender, but he made it clear that it looks much like the HTC One E9 and that the camera LENS at the back is not so big.

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Sony Xperia Z3 running Android 5.1.1 Lollipop spotted

Sony is prepping to update the Xperia Z3 to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. The device was spotted in a video running the aforementioned Android version, which is a good indication that the update's release date is inching closer.

The update is said to come with the options to scan for Bluetooth and WiFi directly from the notification panel of the device. If your Xperia Z3 is already running on Android 5.0 Lollipop, the odds are you need these options. However, it's good to know that Sony is preparing to update the Z3 to the latest Android build. check out the video:

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Sony announces the Xperia A4 in Japan, the future Z4 compact

Sony has silently announced a new smartphone, the Xperia A4, in its home country of Japan for NTT Docomo. The device has a model number SO-04G, and could be launched as the Xpera Z4 compact in future. Recall that the Xperia Z1f with model number SO-02F was later launched as the Xperia Z1 compact globally. Same goes for the Xperia A2 with model number SO-04F, which was also launched globally as the Xperia Z3 compact.

Specs wise, the Xperia A4 has a lot in common with the Z3 compact. It features a 4.6-inch Triluminos display with a resolution of 1280 x 720pixels, quad-core snapdragon 801 chipset clocked at 2.5GHz, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal storage, 20-megapixel rear camera with Sony's G LEN with f/2.0 aperture, 2.2-megapixel front camera, Android 5.0 Lollipop and a 2,600mAh battery. It comes in four colors: Gray, Pink, Blue, and White.

The device will be available via NTT Docomo starting from Mid-June and there's no word on when the device will come to other markets worldwide as the Xperia Z4 Compact.

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Sony Xperia Z4 compact to be announced next week, according to rumors

Few weeks ago, Sony exclusively announced its flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z4, in its home country. Now, rumors are fast spreading on the internet about a possible compact version of the smartphone. Unlike the bigger Z4, the Z4 compact will be sold worldwide. The Xperia Z4 compact will have a model number of SO-04G and will be unveiled on May 13th. That happens to be exactly one week from today, so keep an eye on your calender until next Wednesday. Sony hasn't officially confirmed this at the time of writing, so take it with a pinch of salt though.

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Sony announces its latest selfie smartphone, the Xperia C4

Sony has announced its new selfie smartphone, the Xperia C4. The C4 is a mid-range Android device, equipped with a wide-angle front facing camera with a single front facing LED flash for taking awesome selfies. It will be available in select countries in June and will come in three colors: Black, Green and Blue.

The Xperia C4 features a bright 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080p, 64-bit octa-core MediaTek MTK6752 processor clocked at 1.7GHz, Mali 760 MP2 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, microSD card slot, 13-Megapixel rear camera sensor, 5-megapixel front camera with LED flash, 2600mAh battery, LTE support and Android 5.0 Lollipop.

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