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Sony Releases Android 13 Update for the Xperia 10 IV

Anurag — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:34:34 +0000

A bunch of Sony smartphones, including the Xperia 5 IV, Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III, and Xperia Pro-I, received the Android 13 update last month. In the latest development, the Japanese company is rolling out the new software update to the Xperia 10 IV, which debuted in June 2022. The release is currently limited to Southeast Asia but should extend to other regions pretty soon. Here are the details.

The Android 13 update for the mid-range device Xperia 10 IV is being released with the build number 65.1.A.4.8. It is currently rolling out for the dual-SIM variant of the smartphone with model number XQ-CC72 in Southeast Asia. The update brings all the new features that big G introduced with the latest version of Android, along with the Android security patches for December 2022.

Xperia 10 IV users living in Southeast Asia should get the OTA update notification for the stable Android 13 release soon. One can manually check for the update by going to the Software update section in the settings.

Android 13 comes with many visual changes, offering more theme, color, and icon customization options. It updates digital well-being and security features. The new update gives users the ability to set different languages for different apps and manage app permissions more effectively.

To recall, Sony Xperia 10 IV debuted as a mid-range smartphone with a 6-inch OLED display that offers a 1080 x 2520-pixel resolution. It packs a Snapdragon 695 SoC under the hood with 6GB of RAM and 128GB onboard storage.

There’s a triple rear camera setup on the back, comprising a 12MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and an 8MP telephoto sensor. On the front, there’s an 8MP selfie camera. The Sony smartphone draws power from a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 21W fast charging.

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Sony Xperia 10 IV mid-range smartphone now available for pre-order

Jeet — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:59:45 +0000

Last month, Sony announced its new mid-range smartphone dubbed Sony Xperia 10 IV for the European market, marking the fourth generation of the device.

Now, the company has started taking pre-orders for the Sony Xperia 10 IV in the UK. The phone’s pricing starts at starting at £429 and the company is also offering free TWS earbuds to those who pre-order the device.

The Sony Xperia 10 IV features a 6-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ screen resolution and a 21:9 aspect ratio. It offers a brighter Triluminous panel which the company claims is 50 percent brighter than its predecessor. It also has Gorilla Glass Victus for protection.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, an upgrade compared to the Snapdragon 690 found in its predecessor. This new processor is manufactured using a 6nm process. It packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, the smartphone features a 12-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and an 8-megapixel 2x telephoto lens. It comes with features like tweaked Superior Auto mode, Auto HDR, a dedicated Night mode, and more. On the front side, there’s an 8-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

Other features on the device include a 3.5mm headphone jack, LDAC support, 360 Audio, and a 360 Reality Audio Upmix to transform stereo into surround sound. The phone is also IP68 rated to make it water and dust-resistant.

It runs the latest Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom user interface on top. The phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and comes with 30W fast charging. Similar to several devices launched recently, this one too doesn’t come with a charger in the box.

Sony Xperia 10 IV mid-range smartphone powered by Snapdragon 695 SoC goes official

Jeet — Wed, 11 May 2022 07:48:03 +0000

Along with the Xperia 1 IV, Japan-based Sony also launched a new fourth-generation mid-range smartphone, dubbed Sony Xperia 10 IV. While the design of the device remains the same as its predecessor, it does come with improved internals.

The newly launched smartphone is being touted as the world’s lightest 5G smartphone available in the market. The phone, priced at €499, will go on sale from next month in four color options — Black, White, Mint, and Lavender.

Here’s how to watch Sony Xperia 1 IV and 10 IV smartphone launch event

Jeet — Tue, 10 May 2022 05:09:27 +0000

Sony is gearing up to launch its flagship smartphone in the market, dubbed Sony Xperia 1 IV. Along with that, the Sony Xperia 10 IV is also expected to get launched. The company has already confirmed that the launch event will take place on 11th May.

The event, which was teased by the company by asking “Are you ready for the next ONE?” will take place on 11th May from 12:30 PM IST. It will be live-streamed on Sony Xperia’s own YouTube channel.

You can watch the upcoming Sony Xperia 1 IV launch event by clicking here.

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is expected to feature a 6.5-inch display with 4K screen resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and a 21:9 aspect ratio. The screen will be protected by a layer of the Gorilla Glass Victus on top.

Under the hood, the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, which will likely be paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.

In the camera department, the phone will have a triple camera setup on the back with ZEISS branded lens, but there’s not much information available. But it’s known that the camera module has a primary sensor, a telephoto shooter, and an ultra-wide-angle lens.

The phone will run the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom interface on top. It will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery and come with support for 45W fast charging.

If the rumors are to be believed, then the Sony Xperia 1 IV will be priced at 1,399 Euros, which roughly converts to $1,480. The smartphone is expected to come in three color options — Black, Violet, and White.

Upcoming Smartphones: Sony Xperia 1 IV, ZTE Axon 40 Series, and more

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 06 May 2022 14:22:38 +0000

Thre are going to be 5 smartphone launch events next week. However, only two of them will be for new products, while the remaining are scheduled for devices making their way to important markets.

All five conferences will be hosted by different brands, such as ZTE, Sony, Motorola, Realme, and Honor. The newer products will be presented by the first two companies.

Having said that, let’s take a look at these smartphones one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

ZTE Axon 40 Series

ZTE has scheduled an event for May 9 (Monday) in China. The conference will kickstart at 2 PM CST and will be live-streamed on Weibo and other popular Chinese video streaming platforms. The company will be debuting the Axon 40 series at this event.

The next-gen flagship smartphone series from ZTE is said to include three models, namely Axon 40, Axon 40 Pro, and Axon 40 Ultra. The top-end Ultra model is expected to arrive with an under-display selfie camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, and triple 64MP cameras with wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses.

The vanilla and Pro variants will have a low-grade camera system and a centered punch-hole display. You can learn about all three devices here.

Sony Xperia 1 IV and Xperia 10 IV

Sony will be hosting an Xperia launch event on May 11 (Wednesday). It will be live-streamed on the company’s official Youtube channel from 4 PM JST. The firm is expected to announce two new smartphones.

The upcoming two phones from Sony are said to be Xperia 1 IV and Xiaomi 10 IV. Unfortunately, not much is known about these two devices, except for their price and colors.

The flagship Xperia 1 IV is tipped to cost €1,399 in Europe, whereas the mid-range Xperia 10 IV is said to retail at €499.

Motorola Edge 30

A few days back, Motorola unveiled the Motorola Edge 30 in Europe as the world’s thinnest 5G smartphone to date beating the Mi 11 Lite 5G and Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G. The company is now bringing this handset to India on May 12 (Thursday). It is expected to go official via social media announcement at 12 PM IST.

The Motorola Edge 30 comes with a 6.79mm thin body, 6.5-inch 144Hz 10-bit OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC, 50MP (wide, OIS) + 50MP (ultra-wide, macro) + 2MP triple camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, Android 12, 4,020mAh battery, and 33W fast charging support.

New Realme 9 5G and Realme 9

Realme has a launch event scheduled for May 12 (Thursday) in Europe. The conference will begin at 12 PM BST and it will be live-streamed on Youtube. The brand is expected to debut announced two smartphones and a tablet.

The company will be unveiling two handsets for the market, namely Realme 9 and Realme 9 5G. The former will be the same as the model sold elsewhere, however, the latter will be different. The Realme 9 5G for Europe will be a rebranded Realme Q5.

Apart from the aforementioned phones, the first will be also announcing the Realme Pad Mini tablet for the region.

Honor Magic 4 Pro

The Honor Magic 4 Pro was made official at MWC 2022 in late February. The flagship smartphone recently went on sale in China. It is now set to release in Europe on May 12 (Thursday). The device will be announced at a conference in London, which is scheduled to start at 7 PM BST.

The Honor Magic 4 Pro offers features like a 120Hz LTPO OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 50MP (wide) + 50MP (ultra-wide) + 64MP (3.5x telephoto) triple camera setup with an 8×8 dTOF laser focusing system as well as a flicker sensor, and a 12MP selfie camera with a 3D depth sensor.

It also comes with dual stereo speakers, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, a 4,500mAh battery, and supports 100W wired/wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging.

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Sony Xperia 10 IV design and specs leaked in high-res renders

Pranav Sawant — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:42:03 +0000

Sony is expected to launch the Xperia 10 IV smartphone in the coming months. The popular tipster @OnLeaks in collaboration with Zoutons has now shared the high-resolution renders of the device. The renders give away the design and also touts some of its specs.

The Sony Xperia 10 IV will bring the standard Sony design and is expected to be a mid-range phone. The renders reveal that it will come in two shades – White and Black. But as per the publication, the device will also come in Mint Green and Berry Blue colors.

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The smartphone has a tall display at the front and a triple camera setup at the rear. This display is said to be a 6.0-inch OLED AMOLED display. It isn’t a full-screen panel and the bezels are visible. Unlike the Xperia 10 III, it will be a flat panel. The phone will have the following dimensions – 153.3 x 67.3 x 8.4mm. The device’s thickness will measure at roughly 9.0mm including the rear camera bump.

Speaking of the cameras, the Xperia 10 IV will have a vertical camera system, sporting three lenses. Unfortunately, the megapixel numbers aren’t revealed. At the top of the cameras, there’s the LED flash.

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The smartphone has a side-facing fingerprint scanner and features a volume rocker above the scanner. Following up with its dimensions, it has a USB Type-C port at the bottom and comes with dual front-firing speakers.

The smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 octa-core SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone will pack a 4,000mAh battery and will boot on the Android 11 OS.