Sony doesn't launch that many smartphones in a year, so it's surprising to see that the company is gearing up for a launch event happening on 26 October. Not only that, but Sony is also good at keeping secrets as there is zero rumour about its plan.

It has already been seven years since Sony released a smartwatch. With that said, it is obvious that the company doesn't invest much effort in the smartwatch sector. However, it is suggested that a new chapter is going to start after a tipster revealed something suspicious that Sony did last month.

The smartphone market hasn't been a big focus for Sony in recent years, but the company has continued to make new devices every year. For next year, one of it is expected to be mid-range 5G device - Xperia 10 III. But another rumour hints that there would be a return of the Compact series of smartphones.

Look out for MWC 2017, as Sony is set to launch two new smartphones during that event. The two new devices will have the model label G at the back of the name, but they may follow current convention and use the X instead.