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  • Rumours: Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact + Sony Android Wear smartwatch leaked by accident?

    Rumours: Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact + Sony Android Wear smartwatch leaked by accident?

    Device manufacturers often reveal new products rather unintentionally, especially when they're trying to promote something else. This seems to have happened recently with the upcoming Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact and also a still unnamed Sony Android Wear smartwatch. Neither of them have been announced yet and we still don't know details about tech specs and features, but it appears that both will be water resistant enough to bring to the pool. While there are no exact Malaysia release dates, the upcoming IFA 2014 event could be a great place to introduce them so we expect both to appear in the next few weeks.

  • Sony Xperia Z3 Malaysia Release Date & Tech specs

    Sony Xperia Z3 Malaysia Release Date & Tech specs

    The upcoming Sony Xperia Z3 continues Sony's efforts to combine all their product knowhow and technologies into a single device from their previous Sony Xperia Z2 and Sony Xperia Z1 smartphones. Rumoured to have an international release date in August 2014, the smartphone has also been rumoured to get benchmarked on AnTuTu with a very high score of 37169, beating many of the current range of flagship smartphones. The Xperia Z3 is rumoured to go by the model number of Sony D6653 and may come with tech specs and features that include a Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC processor. Other tech specs should also include a 20.7MP or higher rear camera, 3GB of RAM and 4G LTE connectivity.

  • Sony Xperia C3 officially announced with front facing 5MP camera and LED flash and selfie features

    Sony Xperia C3 officially announced with front facing 5MP camera and LED flash and selfie features

    Sony is joining the selfie bandwagon with the official announcement of the Sony Xperia C3 smartphone. While it has tech specs that slot it into the midrange market, the most notable features include a 5MP front camera complete with LED flash. Like some other selfie cameraphones, the Xperia C3 front camera is wide angle and features a Superior Auto mode for automatic enhancement, portrait retouch, Timeshift-burst and sweep panorama. Other selfie features include a double tap rear control which triggers the camera and a smile shutter feature which takes the shot when you smile. Other tech specs include the following:

    • 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor
    • 1GB RAM
    • 8GB storage + microSD
    • 5.5-inch Triluminous display (720 x 1280 pixel resolution)
    • 8MP rear camera (Sony Exmor RS, pulse LED flash) + 5MP front camera (wide angle, soft LED flash)
    • Supports 4G LTE, dual-SIM
    • 2500 mAh battery
    • Android 4.4 KitKat
  • Is the Sony Xperia Z2a the Xperia Z2 compact?

    Is the Sony Xperia Z2a the Xperia Z2 compact?

    Tech specs for the Sony Xperia Z2a suggest that it could well be the Sony Xperia Z2 compact smartphone. While the Xperia Z2a has already been officially announced in Taiwan it has yet to reach Malaysia or the rest of the world. These tech specs include a Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, a 5-inch full HD display, 20.7MP rear camera amd support for 4G LTE. Running on Android 4.4 KitKat, the only differences are the slightly smaller screen size, plastic backside and slightly smaller battery. Everything else matches up with the Xperia Z2, including the same water and dust resistance. Set for Taiwan in July 2014, it should reach other markets like Malaysia soon after. Check out the full tech spec comparison using our Sony Xperia Z2a vs Sony Xperia Z2 comparison tool.

  • New Sony cameraphone sensor is curved like the human eye = 2x better light sensitivity

    New Sony cameraphone sensor is curved like the human eye = 2x better light sensitivity

    Previously, most camera sensors were flat with a number of lenses placed in front of it to focus light and capture images. Sony has recently designed a new curved camera sensor that looks a lot like the design of a human eye. This allows for a single flatter lens, simplifying the design and reducing the number of parts. Other benefits include 1.4 times better light sensitivty in the center and 2 times better light sensitivity at the edges. The sensors include a 43mm full frame version probably for stand-alone cameras and a smaller 11mm one with a size about the same as a 2/3" sensor on a standard cameraphone. Sony managed to achieve this by flexing the sensor then covers it with a ceramic coating. Thankfully, this is not just a patent as Sony already have around 100 of these sensors already produced. Unfortunately, there is still no specific Malaysia release date, but it does mean that the next Sony cameraphones could be a lot better than before.

  • Sony Xperia Z2 officially available in Malaysia from RM2399 + RM700 freebies

    Sony Xperia Z2 officially available in Malaysia from RM2399 + RM700 freebies

    The Sony Xperia Z2 smartphone is finally and officially here in Malaysia starting from a retail price of RM2399. Announced on the Sony Mobile Malaysia Facebook page, the Xperia Z2 is currently the company's main flagship smartphone. Like the Xperia Z1 before it, the Sony Xperia Z2 is a culmination of all the best technologies from all of the various electronics departments that make up Sony. Those who buy the smartphone at a Sony Outlet store can get a Magnetic Charging Dock DK36 and Xperia Transfer Cable EC310 while those who don't, will still be able to get a Sony Experience Pack which includes movie streaming and Micheal Jackson's Xscape album. For a refresher of the Sony Xperia Z2 check out the tech specs, features and videos below:

    • 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor
    • 3GB RAM
    • 16GB storage + microSD (64GB)
    • 5.2-inch display (Triluminos, LiveColour LED, 108 x 1920 pixel resolution, 424 ppi, shatter + scratch proof glass)
    • 20.7MP rear camera (video stabilization, 4K video recording, LED flash)
    • 146.8  x  73.3  x  8.2 mm | 163g
    • Supports 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, MHL 3, GPS
    • 3200 mAh battery
    • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
  • Huawei Ascend P7 officially announced

    Huawei Ascend P7 officially announced

    About a week or so after the Huawei Ascend P7 Mini was announced, Huawei has announced the main Huawei Ascend P7 smartphone. While it isn't gunning for the World's thinnest smartphone record anymore the Huawei Ascend P7 is still fairly thin at 6.5mm and goes for a chrome sided narrow slate look that is quite classy. With both the front and back protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, it looks a lot like the latest batch of Sony Xperia smartphones, at least in terms of styling. Tech specs for the Huawei Ascend P7 are quite high-end which you can see below:

    • 1.8GHz quad-core Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 910 processor
    • Mali 450 graphics
    • 2GB RAM
    • 16GB storage + up to 32GB microSD
    • 5-inch LCD display (1920 x 1080 pixel, 445ppi)
    • 13MP rear camera (LED Flash, Sony Sensor, f2.0 aperture, 5-element lens) + 8MP front camera (5-element lens)
    • supports 4G LTE, HSPA+, WiFi, GPS, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0
    • 124g
    • 2500 mAh
    • Android 4.4.2 + Emotion UI 2.3
  • Samsung Galaxy S5 goes for a 1 meter dive

    Samsung Galaxy S5 goes for a 1 meter dive

    While it wasn't the first water-proof smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S5 does carry one of the higher water-resistant certifications around. Featuring an IP67 certification this is higher than some Sony Xperia smartphones, which originally started the trend, however, the official certification states that it can survive for up to 30 minutes under water at a depth of 1 meter. Wanting to test this out, Mobile-Review have dunked the Samsung Galaxy S5 in a 1 meter deep aquarium for a little bit more than 10 minutes. During that time the smartphone not only maintained a connection with the Galaxy Gear smartwatch it was paired with, it also received calls with no visible problems. Coming out of the water it also seemed just fine, proving that yes, you can bring the Samsung Galaxy S5 to the pool next time. Like other water-resistant smartphones, the key here is to make sure that all the seals have been placed tightly and neatly as you can still brick a water-proof smartphone if you don't seal it properly. Check out the video for yourself.

  • Sony Xperia Z2, Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia M2 Malaysia pricing revealed?

    Sony Xperia Z2, Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia M2 Malaysia pricing revealed?

    It isn't a secret that Malaysia will be seeing the Sony Xperia Z2, Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and Sony Xperia M2 smartphones soon. However, up until now, we've still been in the dark about pricing, but this could have been revealed in an online brochure for the UOB Bank online store UOB InStore. The listings state that the Malaysia retail pricing for the Sony xperia Z2 is set at RM2399, while the Xperia T2 Ultra is listed at RM1299. The lower end Sony Xperia M2 is listed at RM999. Of note though is that the listing mentions the pricing of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact at RM1799 despite previous reports that it would retail at RM1699. So far the listings do not mention any exact Malaysia release dates as the devices mentioned are only for pre-order at the UOB InStore for now.

  • Sony Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet now available for pre-order at certain Sony Malaysia centres

    Sony Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet now available for pre-order at certain Sony Malaysia centres

    It appears that you can now pre-order the Sony Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet direct from certain Sony Centres here in Malaysia. While Sony Malaysia have yet to make any official announcements on Malaysia release dates for the two devices, you can walk into a Sony Centre and ask. The Sony Centre in Midvalley for example requires that you pay an RM100 deposit along with your contacts and particulars.