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Sony launches Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary edition WF-1000XM4 and Walkman NW-A105

Viraj Gawde — Tue, 31 May 2022 12:41:08 +0000

Kingdom Hearts, an RPG series is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022. To celebrate the occasion, Japanese brand Sony has announced two limited-edition versions of its flagship TWS earbuds and Walkman. The former is the Sony WF-1000XM4 whereas the latter is the Walkman NW-A105.

Both the Sony WF-1000XM4 and Walkman NW-A105 Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary limited edition devices come in Black colour. The circular surface on the TWS earbuds features design elements from the Kingdom Hearts game as well as a 20th-anniversary logo. The storage case of the WF-1000XM4 also has chessboard-like visuals. The TWS earbuds packs flagship features including noise cancellation technology, LDAC codec, DSEE Extreme, bone conduction sensor, precise voice pickup, and speak to chat feature.

The Sony Walkman NW-A105 also features a chessboard looking design on the back panel along with a 20th-anniversary logo. The media player has a Kingdom Hearts exclusive skin for the Android UI.

Additionally, interested customers purchasing either of the two audio devices will get access to high-quality Kingdom Hearts theme song ‘Hikari’. Fans of Kingdom Hearts will definitely appreciate the 20th anniversary-themed products.

The Sony Walkman NW-A105 with 16GB storage is priced at Yen 36,000 (~$282) whereas the Sony WF-1000XM4 carries a price tag of Yen 34,000 (~$266).

Sony WF-1000XM4 launched in India with a cheaper Rs. 19,990 (~$270) price tag

Jed John Ikoba — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:02:39 +0000

After several teasers, Japanese tech giant Sony has launched the WF-1000XM4 truly wireless earbuds in India. The launch comes not too long after the company announced the budget WF-C500 TWS earbuds for the Indian market as well. The Sony WF-1000XM4 is a premium high-end earbud and it comes with a Rs. 19,990 (~$270) price tag, slightly cheaper than the $280 price in the US.

In terms of the design, the new earbuds are not only smaller but also come with a better design that fits the ear better, has improved audio quality, and enhances noise cancellation compared to their predecessor.

The earbuds are equipped with a Sony V1 chip which delivers improved active cancellation of high frequencies and delivers up to 40% lower noise levels when compared to its predecessor. The buds are also touted to be the world’s first TWS earbuds to feature support for Hi-Res audio over the LDAC codec. The TWS buds also bring support for 360 Reality Audio as well as an automatic wind detection feature that activates the wind noise reduction function.

Further, the earbuds utilize polyurethane foam tips that help reduce noise even when the ANC is turned off. The gadget equally comes with fast pairing support on both Android and Windows 10. It also detects the ear fit and prompts the user to adjust for a better fit.

The Silver variant won’t be available in India immediately

The buds also come in useful for receiving voice calls, even in a noisy environment. It is equipped with bone-conducting technology as well as powerful microphones. The earbuds also support Alex and Google Assistant voice prompts.

The Sony WF-1000XM4 also arrives with a powerful battery setup. Each bud can withstand up to 8 hours of music playback with ANC while the usage hour can be bumped up to 12 hours when it is turned off. The carrying case can even extend the battery life by some 24 hours with noise cancellation enabled and 36 hours when it is disabled.

The WF-1000XM4 also comes with a compact case that supports faster charging. The case also supports Qi wireless charging. For the faster-charging feature, Sony touts a 5 minutes charge to offer 60 minutes of playback. The earbuds also features an IPX4 rating which means that it can be used in the rain. The earbuds will be available in Silver or Black color options.

Although, Sony released the WF-1000XM4 in Silver and Black colors in other markets, only the Black variant will be available in India. It will go on sale online and on brich and mortar stores in India from January 16th.

Sony WF-1000XM4 TWS earbuds arrive with improved noise cancellation, LDAC support & more!

Jed John Ikoba — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 03:34:56 +0000

Sony has officially announced the WF-1000XM4 truly wireless earbuds via an online event. The Sony WF-1000XM4 has been in the rumor mill for the past few weeks. We not only got an idea of the features to expect onboard the earbuds but also saw several renders and live images of the earbuds.

The official unveiling of the WF-1000XM4 confirms the sleek, compact build as well as star-studded specs lineup. In terms of the design, the new earbuds are not only smaller but also come with a better design that fits the ear better, has improved audio quality, and enhances noise cancellation compared to their predecessor.

The earbuds are equipped with a Sony V1 chip which delivers improved active cancellation of high frequencies and delivers up to 40% lower noise levels when compared to its predecessor. The buds are also touted to be the world’s first TWS earbuds to feature support for Hi-Res audio over the LDAC codec. In case you don’t know, LDAC transmits thrice the amount of data compared to typical Bluetooth audio. The TWS buds also bring support for 360 Reality Audio to deliver an immersive audio experience. You also get an automatic wind detection feature that activates the wind noise reduction function.

The audio aspect also saw improvements in the aspect of driver units which are equipped with larger magnets as well as better diaphragm. The diaphragm is more flexible, which allows it to generate better cancellation signals at lower frequencies. The flexible diaphragm also outputs a richer bass.

Talking of the carrying case, the XM4 comes with a compact case that supports faster charging. The case also supports Qi wireless charging. For the faster-charging feature, Sony touts a 5 minutes charge to offer 60 minutes of playback.

The XM4 comes with an IPX4 rating which means that it can be used in the rain. The earbuds will be available in Silver or Black color options.

As for the price, the Sony WF-1000XM4 will retail for $280 in the US and €280 in Europe. The buds are presently available via both offline and online.

Next Week in Tech: Infinix Note 10, POCO M3 Pro 5G, and iQOO Z3 head to India and Sony’s new earbuds are finally coming

Habeeb Onawole — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 23:38:58 +0000

Most of the product announcements scheduled for next week will be happening in India. Infinix, POCO, and iQOO all have new phones launching in the South Asian country. There is also something for audiophiles across the world as Sony will unveil its new flagship earbuds. Here are the key announcements happening next week.

Infinix Note 10

Infinix Note 10/Note 10 Pro

The Infinix Note series used to boast a stylus before, sadly, the manufacturer has dropped that feature but has kept the “Note” name. On Monday, it will announce two new models for the Indian market – the Infinix Note 10 and the Infinix Note 10 Pro. Both phones boast high-refresh-rate displays, MediaTek chipsets, and a beautiful two-tone finish.

POCO M3 Pro 5G -June 8

After launching in Europe last month, POCO is ready to bring its affordable 5G smartphone to the Indian market. The POCO M3 Pro 5G will launch on June 8 in India. The mid-range phone will have a 90Hz display, a MediaTek processor, and a 48MP triple camera. It will also have a 5000mAh battery.

iQOO Z3 5G

iQOO Z3 5G – June 8

Vivo’s iQOO will also try to grab some of the spotlights on Tuesday, the 8th of June, when it unveils its iQOO Z3 5G smartphone in India too. The phone will be the first in India to have a Snapdragon 778G processor along with some other interesting features including support for 55W fast charging.

Sony WF-1000XM4

Sony’s WF-1000XM series is touted as one of the best earbuds you can buy. It intends to keep that track record when it announces the WF-1000XM4 on Wednesday, June 9. The pair of earbuds is expected to come with significant improvements over its predecessor along with an increase in price. A promo video leaked a week ago and it gives us an early look at the features of the earbuds.

Promo video of Sony’s upcoming WF-1000XM4 wireless buds surfaces online

Jed John Ikoba — Mon, 31 May 2021 02:10:26 +0000

The full picture of the upcoming Sony WF-100XM4 wireless earbuds can be pieced together based on several leaks and official releases concerning the flagship accessory. In what could be an insider job, an official promo video of the device has been leaked on Reddit, giving us our first real look at those pair of beauties. As per the leaked official promo video, we can see that the device has more robust active noise cancellation capabilities, will run on a custom V1 processor in combination with some new drivers. The noise cancellation is enhanced by the presence of internal and external dual feedback noise reduction modules. There is also the availability of a conversion mechanism using the speak-to-chat feature.

The earbuds, as we know, are wireless and have Bluetooth high-resolution connectivity, several hands-free features that combine to give the user a very compelling user experience. Audio quality is significantly enhanced with the use of bone conduction microphones which feature precise voice functionality. The WF-1000XM4 has Voice Assistant support, so you can easily use Alexa or Google Assistant to carry out commands.

The device is also IPX4 rated and can withstand water coming in contact with it without damage, and it has a battery that can offer up to 8 hours of service on a full charge, which is further extended to a full day with the charging case in place. Fast charging is possible via the USB-C port or wirelessly.

Sony has not come up with the fine details of the product and the actual pricing but the earbuds may likely be available in two color variants. However, it is expected to be pricier than its predecessors. We’re certainly close to the official rollout of the Sony WF-1000XM4.

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Sony WF-1000XM4 to feature improved ANC, LDAC, and better battery life: Leak

Sean — Fri, 28 May 2021 11:58:51 +0000

A new leak has revealed certain interesting details regarding the upcoming Sony WF-1000XM4 true wireless earbuds. The device will reportedly arrive with an improved active noise cancellation (ANC) along with other notable features as well.

According to a WinFuture report (Via GSMArena), the new hearables will sport better noise cancellation, which has a feature that was present in the previous model as well. Although, the new XM4 version will improve this feature through the company’s “Sony V1” custom chip. Similarly, the leak adds that the wireless earphones will also add support for high quality wireless audio transmitted through LDAC and will also be certified for Hi Res Audio as well.

The report states that the Japanese tech giant will even improve the battery life of the WF-1000XM4 TWS earbuds. As per the report, the earbuds alone would offer up to 8 hours of music playback with ANC on, which is up from 6 hours from the previous model. With the charging case, these earbuds can be recharged twice, allowing for a total of 24 hours of playback. Turning ANC off would bump the battery life to 12 hours through the buds and 36 hours with the case.

Another notable feature is the addition of Qi wireless charging on the charging case for the earbuds in addition to the USB Type C charging port. This also implies that users can charge the earbuds through reverse wireless charging as well. The leak claims that the earbuds will arrive with a price tag of 280 Euros (roughly 350 US Dollars). Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more updates.

Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds’ design has just been leaked

Sean — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:30:46 +0000

A new image has just surfaced of a Sony truly wireless earbuds, which might be the WF-1000XM4 earphones. The photo was posted on Reddit, with the earbuds design being revealed through its packaging box.

According to a TheWalkManBlog, Reddit User Key_Attention4766 shared the image, which was also posted on Imgur. The picture is described as the “packaging box sleeve of the WF-1000XM4.” In other words, this might be the first look of the upcoming earbuds, with its design being in full view. Looking at the image, it can be observed that the earbuds feature a bean like design with top having, what appears to be, a microphone.

Furthermore, the Sony logo can be seen in gold, which is similar to the ones seen on the WH-1000XM4 and WF-1000XM3. Although, a notable difference is that the branding is on the side rather than the top, being in full view at the exterior region. One can also observe a fold accented piece on the side, which looks like an external noise cancellation microphone. This design change arrives as a welcomed touch as it offers a premium aesthetic as well.

Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report, so take this image with a pinch of salt. The design in the Sony WF-1000XM4 go against previous forms that might be indicative of a fake image. The “WF-1000XM4” branding’s font on the box is also thinner than the ones seen in the previously launched variants. In other words, there are a few inconsistencies that might be intentional from the company. But, we will have to wait for an official company announcement to know for sure.

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