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Sony Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z Receiving Android 4.4 KitKat Update

By Ketan Pratap | Updated: 21 May 2014 19:20 IST

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Sony Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z Receiving Android 4.4 KitKat Update

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When Sony rolled out Android 4.4 KitKat update for the Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z Ultra in March, it promised that more Xperia devices will be receiving the latest Android version by mid-Q2 2014.

It seems the Japanese giant has indeed kept its promise and has now begun rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat update for the Sony Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z. Further, Sony also revealed plans to roll out the Android 4.4 KitKat update for the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia E1 and Xperia M2 (and their dual-SIM variants) starting July.

Sony announced the news on Twitter and said, "it's here: #Android 4.4 #KitKat rolling for #XperiaZ, #XperiaZL, #XperiaZR & #XperiaTabZ - new UI, Xperia Themes."

it's here: #Android 4.4 #KitKat rolling for #XperiaZ, #XperiaZL, #XperiaZR & #XperiaTabZ - new UI, "Xperia Themes"... http://t.co/7u5RjrwjIh
-- Sony Xperia News (@SonyMobileNews) May 21, 2014

Sony's official Mobile blog notes that the Android KitKat update is now rolling out, though as usual, the timing and availability of the update for the four Xperia devices will vary by market and mobile carrier.

The company has also revealed the changelog for the Android 4.4 KitKat update for the Sony Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z. Some of the changes include performance improvements and UI optimisations; tweaked Status Bar and Quick Settings that according to the company are more intuitive and customisable; and the new Xperia Themes, which are downloadable UI packs from Sony Select.

The Japanese handset giant also announced the revamped Sony native app portfolio with the new Android 4.4 KitKat which includes Messaging, Email, Smart Social Camera and Battery Stamina Mode among others.

Sony's media apps such as Walkman, Album and Movies, are now integrated with Sony Entertainment Network cloud service. Sony has also added a sleek launch animation and live wallpaper, which is reminiscent of the Sony PlayStation 4, across the lock and home screens.

One of the highlight features that will be introduced to the Sony Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z with the Android 4.4 KitKat update is the compatibility with SmartWear Experience, SmartBand SWR10 and Lifelog app, recently introduced alongside the flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z2.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 10.10-inch

Processor 1.5GHz one-core

Front Camera 2.2-megapixel

Resolution 1920x1200 pixels

RAM 2GB

OS Android 4.1

Storage 16GB

Rear Camera 8.1-megapixel

Battery Capacity 6000mAh

Sony Xperia ZR

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 4.60-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064)

Front Camera 0.3-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel

RAM 2GB

Storage 8GB

Battery Capacity 2300mAh

OS Android 4.1

Resolution 720x1280 pixels

Sony Xperia ZL

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 5.00-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064)

Front Camera 2-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel

RAM 2GB

Storage 16GB

Battery Capacity 2370mAh

OS Android 4.3

Resolution 1080x1920 pixels

Sony Xperia Z

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Brilliant HD screen
Excellent build quality
Dust and Water proof
Great performance
Decent battery back-up

Bad
Gets hot even after limited usage
Screen viewing angles could have been better
Low light photos appear grainy

Read detailed Sony Xperia Z review

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