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Sony Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra firmware update available, improves battery life and more

Sony Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra firmware update available, improves battery life and more

By Ketan Pratap | Updated: 16 October 2013 14:31 IST

Recently, Sony promised that it would roll out Android 4.2 Jelly Bean firmware update for its top-end Xperia smartphones, and it appears that the company has indeed kept its promise.

Sony has announced that a firmware update for the Sony Xperia Z1and Sony Xperia Z Ultra is now rolling out. The company notes in a blog post, "After these products (Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra) started hitting markets, (as always) we listened closely to feedback and looked at how we could refine the build quality. As you know, we're keen to ensure that all our software is as good as it can possibly be, so we've addressed & improved on a few things..."

However, the Japanese manufacturer has not mentioned a specific timeline for the firmware update but mentions the timing and availability may vary by market and carrier.

The company has also released changelog for the update that reveals the Xperia Z1 will be getting an improved camera algorithm for better performance and refined Sony's Smart Social Camera platform that the company hopes to improve performance of Xperia Camera apps (particularly Burst Mode, Superior Auto, AR Effect and Sweep Panorama).

On the other hand, the Sony Xperia Z Ultra gets improved optimized touchscreen sensitivity that would work with finger gestures, writing or sketching with pencils, metal pens and even selected styluses.

Further, both the Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra will be getting some common changes, including a re-calibrated display to enhance viewing experiences; economised power consumption for longer battery life, and streamlined Exchange connection for faster email sync, display and download.

Earlier this month, a new rumour claimed that Sony will release the Android 4.4 KitKat update for its flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z1, in November.

Sony Xperia Z1

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent build quality
Dust and waterproof
Great performance
Solid battery life

Bad
Poor screen viewing angles
Expensive

Read detailed Sony Xperia Z1 review

Display 5.00-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974)

Front Camera 2-megapixel

Rear Camera 20.7-megapixel

RAM 2GB

Storage 16GB

Battery Capacity 3000mAh

OS Android 4.2

Resolution 1080x1920 pixels

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Brilliant performance
Good display

Bad
Battery life could be better
Clicked pictures lack detail, no flash
Too bulky for most

Read detailed Sony Xperia Z Ultra review

Display 6.44-inch

Processor 2.2GHz quad-core

Front Camera 2-megapixel

Rear Camera 8-megapixel

RAM 2GB

Storage 16GB

Battery Capacity 3000mAh

OS Android 4.2

Resolution 1080x1920 pixels

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Further reading: Android 4.2.2, Android Jelly Bean, Sony, Sony Mobiles, Sony Xperia Z Ultra, Sony Xperia Z1

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Ketan Pratap is the editor at Gadgets 360 - with over 12 years of experience covering the technology domain. With a breadth and depth of knowledge in the field, he's done extensive work across news, features, reviews, and opinion pieces. But what's truly inspiring about Ketan is how he spends his free time. He's often found gazing at snow-capped mountains from over 20,000 feet while sitting on the hood of his car, taking in the breathtaking beauty of nature. His passion for the great ...More