According to the Sony Xperia Blog, Sony will update a number of devices right up to Android 6.0 Marshmallow without requiring users to download the Android 5.1 Lollipop update first. Unfortunately, there is no mention of any Malaysia release dates or any specific dates as to when each Xperia device will be getting said update. We expect said updates to come in the next few months but while you wait, check out the list below to see if your Sony Xperia device is listed (Dual SIM devices are also included where possible).

• Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
• Sony Xperia C4
• Sony Xperia C5 Ultra
• Sony Xperia M5
• Sony Xperia Z3+
• Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet

Sony Mobile Communications have just launched the Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet, Xperia C4 Dual and Xperia M4 Aqua Dual for Malaysia. The Xperia Z4 Tablet will be available on 22 June 2015 with the 4G LTE version priced at RM2699 while a version with a keyboard combo will be priced at RM3199. The Xperia M4 Aqua Dual on the other hand will be priced at RM969 with a Malaysia release date expected as soon as next week. Pricing details are still unannounced for the Xperia C4 Dual but it is expected to arrive sometime next month. Check out the tech specs below and hands-on photos below:

• Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet
• 64-bit 2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
• 3GB RAM
• 32GB storage + up to 128GB microSD
• 10.1-inch display (2560 x 1600 pixels, scratch resistant + anti fingerprint coating)
• 8.1MP rear camera + 5.1MP front camera
• Features IP65/8 waterproof and dust tight, Sony 3D Surround Sound technology, aGPS, 4G LTE, FM Radio, WiFi
• 167 x 254 x 6.1mm | 389g (WiFi) / 393g (4G LTE)
• Android 5.0 Lollipop
• 6000 mAh battery

Sony Mobile Communications are looking for one special individual from their Xperia customers who embodies the spirit, energy and attitude of the brand with their Next Face of Xperia contest. The search will cover Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Those interested in entering can go to http://campaigns.sonymobile.com/86400/ while the closing submission date is 14 June 2015. The Next Face of Xperia should embody at least one of the following:

• Waterproof: I can survive underwater
• Low Light: I can see in the dark
• 2 Day Battery: I can stay awake for days
• Digital Noise Cancelling: I can silence crowds
• Hi-Res Audio: I can hear things you can’t
• Remote Play: I can run through walls
• Smartwear: I can shape tomorrow

Winners will get prizes that include: 

• The opportunity to participate in future Xperia marketing programs
• A Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone and Sony Xperia Z4 tablet 
• Return airfare from the winner's nearest capital city to Manila for a photography shoot 
• Hotel accommodation for the duration of the shoot 

Sony's Xperia lineup is known for its beautiful design and the Japanese giant has continued its legacy by releasing the world's thinnest 10-inch tablet, the Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet. The device is just 6.1mm thin, making it even thinner than the Apple iPad Air 2. It is super light too, weighing just about 389 grams. Under the hood, the tablet features a powerful Snapdragon 810 octa-core 64-bit processor with 3GB of RAM. There will be 32GB of internal storage on the base Wi-Fi only version. Up front, a beautiful 10.1-inch display will sport a 2K resolution. The device is IP68 certified which means it can survive underwater up to 1.5 meters for around 30 minutes. At the back there will be an 8.1MP camera and up front, there will be a 5MP shooter. The 6000 mAh battery can provide up to 17 hours of continuous video playback. The Xperia Z4 tablet will come in Wi-Fi only and 4G LTE versions. It will run on Android 5.0 Lollipop version right out of the box. No official pricing or release dates have been revealed but expect the tablet to retail for around $500 (RM1813) when it hits the Malaysian market sometime later in the year.

Asides from the usual pre-MWC leaks, the Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet has now leaked with both tech specs and a pic. These have revealed a rounded corner design and metal trim much like the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. The leaked tech spec for the Xperia Z4 Tablet included a 2K or 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution display. Unconfirmed tech specs and features that are most likely true include a 10.1-inch sized display and IPx7 water and dust resistance just like it's previous versions. While we still recommend taking such rumours with a pinch of salt, we shouldn't have to wait that long for the full official reveal as MWC 2015 is set for just next week.