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Will the X10 get One Finger Zoom in the near future, just like the X10 Mini Pro?
It works great, so I don't understand why we didn't get it with 2.1.
Anyone know more about this?
hey folks,
does someone know if sony produces her own panels for her smartphones if not who is the producer of their panel.
I read samsung somewhere on here before.
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I am pretty sure it's not Samsung !!
AFAIK it is a Sony panel. The new type with integrated touch panel.
Hi,
Can anyone confirm that the D6503 can be rooted and a normal (graphite) pencil or pen be used for input?
After the failure of the Tablet Z2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2-tablet/help/xperia-tablet-z2-pen-mode-problem-t2958122 to do this, I don't want to buy a version of the phone which does not support this feature.
devichat said:
Hi,
Can anyone confirm that the D6503 can be rooted and a normal (graphite) pencil or pen be used for input?
After the failure of the Tablet Z2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2-tablet/help/xperia-tablet-z2-pen-mode-problem-t2958122 to do this, I don't want to buy a version of the phone which does not support this feature.
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stylises and all dont work but a pencil does
(pens dont work either btw)
Thank you for the reply.
For clarification, I want to know if the model D6503 is capable of doing what is shown in the following 2 youtube videos (the titles just say "Xperia Z2" without the model number):
1) "Sony Xperia Z2 Pencil Funtion Test" posted to youtube by Jaehoon Park, and
2) "Xperia Z2 with Pencil" posted to youtube by ZicmA Holy
[I had the links up, but the forum restricted me as I don't yet have 10 posts].
devichat said:
Thank you for the reply.
For clarification, I want to know if the model D6503 is capable of doing what is shown in the following 2 youtube videos (the titles just say "Xperia Z2" without the model number):
1) "Sony Xperia Z2 Pencil Funtion Test" posted to youtube by Jaehoon Park, and
2) "Xperia Z2 with Pencil" posted to youtube by ZicmA Holy
[I had the links up, but the forum restricted me as I don't yet have 10 posts].
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if A Z2 variant can then all of the Z2 versions can (they use the same touch sensor across them all)
Thanks for that - I've ordered the phone, and hope to post once I get it and test it.
Working
I got the Z2 (model D6503) and it's working - a metal-tipped pen (not the writing point, but the case around it) and graphite pencil have been tested and the phone responds fine.
It does not work with a plastic pen.
I have not rooted it, nor done anything to the settings - it worked straight out of the box.
The phone I have appears to be a UK version.
I'll try to do some video and post.
devichat said:
I got the Z2 (model D6503) and it's working - a metal-tipped pen (not the writing point, but the case around it) and graphite pencil have been tested and the phone responds fine.
It does not work with a plastic pen.
I have not rooted it, nor done anything to the settings - it worked straight out of the box.
The phone I have appears to be a UK version.
I'll try to do some video and post.
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All Z2s have that ability from factory. I have been using mine long ago. It also accepts metals though you should be careful with that.
Yes, the Z2 has an additional screen layer, similar to the one found on XPERIA Z Ultra, so it accepts pencils, metal tip pens, spoons and the Sony Precise Stylus for the Z Ultra (SONY ES22). It's a shame that the Z3 tablet compact doesn't have this layer.
Sony Xperia Z2 pen input video
devichat said:
I got the Z2 (model D6503) and it's working - a metal-tipped pen (not the writing point, but the case around it) and graphite pencil have been tested and the phone responds fine.
It does not work with a plastic pen.
I have not rooted it, nor done anything to the settings - it worked straight out of the box.
The phone I have appears to be a UK version.
I'll try to do some video and post.
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Video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvgMmulP-ME
While we were waiting endlessly for the second iteration of Z Ultra which never happened, Sony has apparently decided to shut the whole Z series down:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3037...a-z-range-of-smartphones-is-no-more.html#jump
http://www.xperiblog.com/2016/02/xperia-z-series-is-dead-officially.html
This is the official statement from a Sony rep:
“The Xperia Z line has reached its culmination – Xperia X series represents a new chapter and evolution of our product strategy. Whilst the Xperia Z series was all about bringing the best of Sony’s advanced technologies to smartphones, Xperia X series is based on bringing smart, adaptive Sony user experiences across camera, battery performance and hardware / software design.”
To me, this is a grudging acceptance by Sony that they could not compete in the flagship segment of the competitive smartphone market. While Sony's Xperia Z series were fine devices, they could never reach the sales levels of Samsung's Galaxy S series or LG's G series. The Xperia X series will probably be cheaper devices but then, Samsung on the one hand and the plethora of Chinese makers on the other have already flooded those segments with all kinds of phones at all price points.
Sorry Sony, this is all but your fault. In today's environment, a fine phone with a few defects here and there will not simply cut it.
Life goes on.
I hope they will be smarter with X series and won't go with 6 month update cycle. Also, X Ultra, I'd want that.
Is there any info about support or is it open season for custom programing ?
the X Performance is the only one in the new line-up which I would vaguely consider, if there was an Ultra version of it.
I have resigned myself that a Huawei Mate 8 might be the successor to my XZU.
http://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/worldwide/mate8/specifications.htm
it s look like all xperia x phones has same screen size .. and there s no phab versions and compact.. if this is true it is really stupid move
A few days ago we have been informed that Xperia Z series replaced with New Xperia "X" series. Now Sony confirmed Xperia M series and Xperia C series is No more. Xperia X will be the mainstay for Sony.
From Xperiablog:
Word coming out from the Asian tech media is that not only has Sony ended the Xperia Z series, apparently the Xperia C and Xperia M series have also been cancelled. This means that Sony may exclusively use the Xperia X as a single brand to push all future handsets. This would tie in with our recent report that the rumoured ‘Xperia C6 Ultra’ may in fact arrive as the ‘Xperia X Ultra’.
Sony Mobile presentations appear to show that the Xperia X series marks Sony’s ‘Chapter 3’. Chapter 1 was between 2010-12 and was about the “open OS for web communication”, with the key highlight being the Sony Android phone that started it all – the Xperia X10. Chapter 2 took place between 2013-15 and was about the “best of Sony” highlighted by the Xperia Z series.
Now chapter 3 will take place between 2016-18 and marks “Xperia for new communication”. This is marked by ‘Xperia X’ as a new visual identity for Sony’s brand communication. The new ‘X’ logo will be used in all promotional print and TV advertising.
To be clear to readers, there will be no compromise in Sony creating a flagship phone. So just because there is no Xperia Z series, future flagship phones will carry on via the Xperia X range, with no compromise in specifications. Obviously what remains to be seen is how Sony will cleanly name all of the various handsets under just one brand, especially if Sony plans to use this over three years. But we’re sure Sony has thought of that…
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Source: http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/05/1...tay-until-2018-xperia-c-and-m-series-no-more/
pRakitik said:
A few days ago we have been informed that Xperia Z series replaced with New Xperia "X" series. Now Sony confirmed Xperia M series and Xperia C series is No more. Xperia X will be the mainstay for Sony.
Source: http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/05/1...tay-until-2018-xperia-c-and-m-series-no-more/
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Yes they should focus on few devices rather then releasing lots of them...
tomcis147 said:
Yes they should focus on few devices rather then releasing lots of them...
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Yes, I feel this is a great decision by Sony, focusing on a few products is much better than focusing more. They are keeping also mid-range as well as flagship products within the X series. So it won't be a problem for the buyers. Policy looks similar with iPhone.
Sony is no more for me if my M4 has had his time or if i can trade it in. For Sony's sake and all future costumers i hope the get there software updates sorted with this new approach.
Sony does the right thing
Unfortunately, SONY will not take too much of the M series, and that all users know. So it is better to have few terminals in a single series, but has better support.