Anyone have a guess as to when us verizon scrubs will get the update?
You didn't get it yet? It's great for me.
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Anyone have a guess as to when us verizon scrubs will get the update?
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My guess, and just a guess with no facts to back it up with, late April early May. VZW is always slow.
Why root is so nice, don't have to wait for VZW, just have to wait for a developer to finish a build from the source code. :good:
I can't root the verizon Xperia z3v though, at least that's what I thought I gathered from everyone else in the threads.
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I can't root the verizon Xperia z3v though, at least that's what I thought I gathered from everyone else in the threads.
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you can't, soooo, you have to wait.....
I would take a guess at beginning of May 2015 for the Lollipop update
After going from 4.4 to 5 on my S5 Im not sure 5 was a life changing upgrade for the better. Im not sure how much Better its going to make this device. It didnt make my S5 better but it did annoy me enough to jump ship to this device. So I guess it was life changing enough Not sure I will accept the 5.0 when its offered until I see reviews from you guys here.
If "Xperia Z3 Dual" refers to both the Z3 and Z3v, then maybe next week?!?
http://www.itechpost.com/articles/1...op-announced-for-more-sony-xperia-devices.htm
The company had already announced that the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet were set to get the update soon, and it has now revealed that the Xperia Z3 Dual, Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact, and Xperia Z Ultra will receive Android 5.0 Lollipop sometime next week. The Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia C3 will follow after that, but no specific rollout dates are available at this point. Nevertheless, it's always good news to see more devices on track to get a software treat.
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If "Xperia Z3 Dual" refers to both the Z3 and Z3v, then maybe next week?!?
http://www.itechpost.com/articles/1...op-announced-for-more-sony-xperia-devices.htm
The company had already announced that the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet were set to get the update soon, and it has now revealed that the Xperia Z3 Dual, Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact, and Xperia Z Ultra will receive Android 5.0 Lollipop sometime next week. The Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia C3 will follow after that, but no specific rollout dates are available at this point. Nevertheless, it's always good news to see more devices on track to get a software treat.
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The Xperia Z3 dual is an entirely separate handset itself. It's called the Dual because it can carry two Sim cards at once for convenience.
I got my Z3 Tablet Compact in the mail and it's already ready to be updates to lollipop. Haven't done it yet since I want to play around with it first. I also am starting to believe the earlier poster about not seeing the update till May. Only reason I'd say so is mainly because of Verizon. They're not supporting the device at all since they want to just push Samsung, HTC, and their own Droid Turbo first. They're also selling the Z3v too cheap at 99 cents on a new two year contract while still selling their Galaxy S5 at $150.
With the Z3v compared to the S6, S6 Edge, and M9, we still have much better battery life and we still have comparable premium specs. Droid Turbo is just thick and generic looking but that battery life is taken from the Z3. I just think Verizon maybe wanted the lesser version of the Xperia so they just can't advertise two 2 day lasting phones.
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Does anyone know if Sony is coming up with Xperia Active 2? I mean after sony brokeup with ericsson.
Are there any rumors that I might not be aware of?
Because I am planning to buy Xperia Active in a month or so. So should I go buy it or wait up?
Also one quick question: Does motoactv work with xperia active?
You can check Sony Developers blog sometimes, new phones are usually announced there.
And I haven't heard anything about Active 2.
Xperia Active is very recent so I guess nothing new is coming. And in case it did, Sony would have announced it by now along with Xperia S, P and the other one with the strange screen.
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Xperia Active is very recent so I guess nothing new is coming. And in case it did, Sony would have announced it by now along with Xperia S, P and the other one with the strange screen.
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Sony might announce new phone(s) any time.
The active was along the same lines as st15 and sk17. A mini. Since sony hasnt rumored anytging and since its a new device, its highly unlikely... The only company that does these shenanigans is motorola. They released the defy+ mid october, and now they are releasing a new rugged one... Go figure...
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I think you might check this
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-go/
Gruß,
H.
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Does anyone know if Sony is coming up with Xperia Active 2? I mean after sony brokeup with ericsson.
Are there any rumors that I might not be aware of?
Because I am planning to buy Xperia Active in a month or so. So should I go buy it or wait up?
Also one quick question: Does motoactv work with xperia active?
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If your thinking about the active....dont haha go for the...go lol its pretty much a new ver of the active. I want one too lol
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hey guys!
well, as the topic says should i go for Z2 or wait for Z3 as i don't want to lose the flagship title in just couple of months so what do you guys suggest? wont be able to buy Z3 if i bought Z2 and currently i am without any GOOD SMART PHONE (just using a bb curve for the time being).
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hey guys!
well, as the topic says should i go for Z2 or wait for Z3 as i don't want to lose the flagship title in just couple of months so what do you guys suggest? wont be able to buy Z3 if i bought Z2 and currently i am without any GOOD SMART PHONE (just using a bb curve for the time being).
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It's really up to you if you want to buy the Z2 as of right now. Technology is always going to be moving forward, more so with Sony's 6 month release cycle, and there's always going to be something better in the future. If you keep waiting for the latest and greatest you'll never own a phone . But for the most part the Z2 is looking to be a very promising device, building upon the original Z and addressing most of it's issues. The Z3 might build upon the Z2 but it could also be a new device entirely, with it's own flaws in tow. IMO since you're using a Black Berry Curve, it would be a significant upgrade to get the Z2 and I'm pretty sure you'd be happy with that device . Also it's not like the Z2's hardware will be outdated anytime soon, it's come to the point where software needs to catch up with the hardware in these flagship devices.
Buy a Z2, Z2 will stay a flagship longer than the Z3, since Z3 won't be announced before October.
So, in short, i shall go with Z2. Ok then, Z2 it is. thanks mates.
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So, in short, i shall go with Z2. Ok then, Z2 it is. thanks mates.
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well Xperia Z was announced in early January 2013,while Z1 in early September & Z2 in late February 2014
So average about only 6 months new flagship
My prediction is Sony will probably announce the Z3 on IFA 2014 or maybe they delayed & announce on CES 2015...
Well, i dont mind z3 at CES 2015 but IFA 2014 is early so thats the issue. I suggest that sony should launch a phablet and then after 6 months a normal sized phone and then phablet like samsung does. As i was a note series user so i never bothered about S series so it was one year cycle for me.
Z1 - $499, Z2 - $699, Z3 - $999. It's really a matter of time?
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well Xperia Z was announced in early January 2013,while Z1 in early September & Z2 in late February 2014
So average about only 6 months new flagship
My prediction is Sony will probably announce the Z3 on IFA 2014 or maybe they delayed & announce on CES 2015...
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Actually, what my prediction is that it'll be released alongside Note 4.
Z was announced in 2013 Jan, but came in 2013 March
Z1 was announced in 2013 Oct end, but came by 10th December
Z2 was announced in Feb end and will come by April/May.
The first flagship of the year gets more exposure if you ask me.
For me it looks like that:
Z - buy
Z1 - skip
Z2 - buy
Z3 - skip
Z4 - skip
Z5 - skip
Z6 - buy
Really hope that Z2 will be enough for 2 full years. It has everything I need from a smartphone, and hopefully won't have faults like the Z. If Z had NC, IPS, bigger battery etc. i would probably keep it for at least one more year - because let's be honest - it is still more than enough...
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Actually, what my prediction is that it'll be released alongside Note 4.
Z was announced in 2013 Jan, but came in 2013 March
Z1 was announced in 2013 Oct end, but came by 10th December
Z2 was announced in Feb end and will come by April/May.
The first flagship of the year gets more exposure if you ask me.
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Z1 was unveiled in IFA 2013,that is early September not end of October.
its delayed in UK does it means that it will be delayed in international markets as well?
It will be probably delayed. I think that the beautiful Z2 is so good that it exceeded Sony's expectations with a very wide margin, that's why Sony's delivery of the device will be delayed.
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Delayed here in Australia until mid to late May. That's carrier stock only too. Widespread availability might not be until June...
At which stage you only have 3 months at best before the next model is released.
As good as the phone is, I simply can't support Sony for this reason. Destroys the community ROM base and a 3-4 month lag time for availability is simply unacceptable.
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hey guys!
well, as the topic says should i go for Z2 or wait for Z3 as i don't want to lose the flagship title in just couple of months so what do you guys suggest? wont be able to buy Z3 if i bought Z2 and currently i am without any GOOD SMART PHONE (just using a bb curve for the time being).
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no wait for Z4 !!!
how u made up Z3 name! it s confirmed!
anyway u mean next xperia flagship so it s not good question think in this way;
IF u need Flagship SmartPhone so Buy one of the best available smartphone.
if u don't need and just wanna buy and can wait so long... so wait so long...................... cause there s always better phone in future!
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I usually buy a flagship every two years. But ultimately it depends on the depth of your pockets.
lol Yeah, it drives my kids crazy. I'm old and own every coffee table I'll ever need so I can afford to play. In other words I buy a lot of phones based on fun rather than need.
I know you don't want to hear that but I'm going to give you an idea of what your looking at. I have a nexus 5, of the fall devices it was IMO the best of the lot. Outside of network slowdowns the phone never lags. It is always completely fluid. Everything opens so quick I'm pretty sure you could halve the time and I wouldn't be able to tell. I suspect as already stated in many of the first looks this phone is the same way. You are not going to experience a slowdown in the GUI unless its network related and you will be fully satisfied with its performance. This is something that is going to be true with any current flagship phone, flagship phones flat kick ass anymore. The only real question comes down to timing and money filtered through personal need. For someone who already has a decent phone but little money waiting might be a good idea. For someone who can easily afford a new phone waiting isn't going to change much because you cant tell if an app opened in .05 nano seconds instead of .04 nano seconds. I don't know how you rate that BB but your answer lies somewhere in what I just said. You just gotta figure out where you stand.
Really liked you reply mate.
Actually, i have decided to buy z2 but its kind of delayed so waiting for it...
tbh it really depends which design you like.....
it is rumored the Z3 is shifting the design to arc/omni balance.... whether this is true or not, sony is not sticking with just the omni balance design for the Z3.
Previous owner of sony/ericsson phones.... the arc looks nice but i prefer flat backs rather than the arc design. I myself is still wondering whether i should go with the Z2 (which is the last design of its kind) or Z3 which may look sexier and may have a smaller bezel than the Z2.
Better yet, if youre not in a rush, wait for the Z3 to be annouced or wait for the leaks, then decide which one you prefer. By the time Z3 is near the Z2 should be cheap enough to be purchased anyway. Its a win win situation.
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tbh it really depends which design you like.....
it is rumored the Z3 is shifting the design to arc/omni balance.... whether this is true or not, sony is not sticking with just the omni balance design for the Z3.
Previous owner of sony/ericsson phones.... the arc looks nice but i prefer flat backs rather than the arc design. I myself is still wondering whether i should go with the Z2 (which is the last design of its kind) or Z3 which may look sexier and may have a smaller bezel than the Z2.
Better yet, if youre not in a rush, wait for the Z3 to be annouced or wait for the leaks, then decide which one you prefer. By the time Z3 is near the Z2 should be cheap enough to be purchased anyway. Its a win win situation.
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But that would require me to have patience and deferred gratification.
I brought my first smartphone (Galaxy W) when the S2 was released......
I brought my S2 just after the S3 was released......needless to say the phone (if i'd brought it outright) was cheaper than when it was new tech.
As a result, I got an affordable price for my contract.
I FULLY intend to get the Z2, but by the time my contract is up for renewal, the Z2 will probably be at least 1, possibly 2 flagships out of date....it'll be seen as 'old tech' even though it'll definitely be an upgrade to me......it'll also be WAY cheaper than it is now......
For me, a win win situation......
Waiting will also give me a chance to read this forum for a few months and allow me to see what quirks this phone might have before I get it......
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Currently I own an iPhone 5s. Love the thing all around, but android has a spot in my heart as being the first smartphone to own. I wanted the Necus 5, but after reading up on the Xperia Z1/2, I want one of these a lot more. Now I'm with t-mobile on the jump program, but my iPhone is about 60% paid off. I have a few questions here.
•Tmobile has the Xperia Z and Zs. I've read this was mistaken to be the Z2, but then I read the specs were slightly off. The Z2 being a little bit better, but not hundreds of dollars more. If I could I want the Z2, but it looks like the only way to get it is to buy the unlocked international version for the full $600, right?
•With that in mind for anyone who has made the switch from i5 to this phone or one of the too android phones have you regretted it all. I don't want to get the feeling of wishing I had my i5 back or paid it off first. Lol
•Speaking on the Z1s if any of you have one or have fooled with one, how much different is it than the Z2? If it's not noticeable then I wouldn't mind barring the jump plan and getting ahold of the Xperia Z that way. Oh and yes, I will be rooting, customizing and all things of the sort. It's why I love android so I have to do that. Wait, are there plenty of mods and stuff for both the Xperia or is it limited? I know my nexus 4 had a lot.
If you will buy a Sony phone, Z2 is the best and only choice as of now. The only Sony phone better than Z2 is Xperia C with its huge battery life but that's about it. T2 Ultra battery life is also good but it's too big for me. In spite of what people say, there is a big enough difference with Z1 and Z2 but if you already bought the Z1, then no need to upgrade unless you have extra cash. Z2 to Z3 might even have a smaller difference unless Sony puts their A game and surprises us with Z3.
If you're coming from Z, it's really worth upgrading to Z2 because it fixed all the flaws of Z even though the design of Z is a little better than Z2 for me.
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If you will buy a Sony phone, Z2 is the best and only choice as of now. The only Sony phone better than Z2 is Xperia C with its huge battery life but that's about it. T2 Ultra battery life is also good but it's too big for me. In spite of what people say, there is a big enough difference with Z1 and Z2 but if you already bought the Z1, then no need to upgrade unless you have extra cash. Z2 to Z3 might even have a smaller difference unless Sony puts their A game and surprises us with Z3.
If you're coming from Z, it's really worth upgrading to Z2 because it fixed all the flaws of Z even though the design of Z is a little better than Z2 for me.
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I was referring to the Z1s though, not just the Z1. It seems to be what Tmobile got instead of the Z2, which is in other countries.
I have an iPhone 5, which is not really that different to the 5s. I jumped ship a while ago.
This is not the first time I tried to switch to android. I hated android before on Motorola milestone and galaxy s3, but I have to say I'm really loving this phone. Sure, at the beginning I kinda missed my iphone as I wasn't really used to it. After I got everything going, this phone has been great. I especially love the noise cancelling. (without it I wouldn't have purchased it at the first place) it works just as well as those dedicated noise cancelling headphones, in my opinion.
The only things I miss on my iPhone right are the smaller screen, imessage and iTunes. Big screen is not really my thing... 4.5-4.7 inch would have been perfect.
Every phone has its pros and cons. Long story short, I don't regret switching to it at all.
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There isn't much difference between Z1 and Z1s so Z2 is still the better phone. Z1 should have been the Z2 if Sony didn't skimped on the specs. Sony could have stopped Samsung's momentum last year. But still a job well done for Z2. If you have a friend that has a Z2, try feeling it because it's really hard to judge the phone without seeing it personally.
Looks like the Z3X is now real. Just showed up in the benchmark database with 6.2 inch 2K screen, 810 processor, 4GB RAM etc etc.
antutu.com/view.shtml?id=7935 and these guys reported it - gforgames.com/gadgets/qualcomm-snapdragon-810-undergoing-testing-44812 - they didnt know what is was lol.
If this is legit, then God exists. You made my day. Thanks. But 7.9mm thickness could be shaved off a little.
That is due to the 2/3rds format camera sensor that it rumoured to have
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That is due to the 2/3rds format camera sensor that it rumoured to have
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I understand but maybe a slim variant without curved sensors may be done. 6.2" with 7.9 sounds massive.
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That is due to the 2/3rds format camera sensor that it rumoured to have
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Or maybe a hump on the back wouldn't hurt
Awesome my next phone
I can't wait until 2015 that this phablet goes out ! I have the Xperia Z2, and i must say that i would love to have the same phone, but with a bigger screen, like Z Ultra...
I used to have the Z ultra last year in september, i was in love with this phone, except for the flash who's missing an the poor quality of the camera and the external speaker... but for everything else it's a great great phone, specially the screen ! I'm hesitating to buy it again, but as the IFA is coming in 2-3 weeks, i'm telling myself that is maybe better to wait as i was (pretty) sure that Sony will present the "Z Ultra 2"... But with this Z3X... i'm not sure anymore...
What do you think guys ?
I think the successor to the Ultra will be the rumored "Z3 Tablet Compact" - i.e. a device marketed as a tablet rather than smartphone. I am sure Sony will have more success that way.
The Z3X seems to be more of a camera centric device rather than a direct Ultra successor. Because of this, I consider the Z3 Tablet Compact to be the replacement and it would work, especially with a 7 inch screen. I don't think they will make an 8 incher considering that it would be close to the Z2 Tablet.
I would not like to go for a smaller screen on the next device and the camera part is covered through a QX10 - I would most probably opt for the tablet instead. I would be quite sure that it will have full phone functionality even if they push for the pure tablet related aspects in their marketing communication.
If this really come through then nice But for now, my Z Ultra is still enough. Well maybe when the battery died then
Nice find... I'm hanging out for a good camera phone that isn't thick like the galaxy k zoom. Hopefully this one gets announced at IFA
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Nice find... I'm hanging out for a good camera phone that isn't thick like the galaxy k zoom. Hopefully this one gets announced at IFA
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I don't think that Sony will announce Z3X this year. I believe they'll release Z3 Ultra or Z4 Ultra and Z3X at MWC 2015. Until that time my Z ultra is with me.
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I don't think they will make an 8 incher considering that it would be close to the Z2 Tablet.
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http://m.gizbot.com/tablet-pc-lapto...z3-compact-tipped-ifa-2014-launch-018912.html
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Any chance they got the resolution wrong? 16:10 seems like an awkward aspect ratio for a phone, and previously (in supposed leaks of the specs - I can't insert a link but you can google Xperia Z3X) the resolution was reported to be 2560x1152 which also matches the dimensions the phone was claimed to have (69.5×150.1×7.9mm). I guess it's a possibility that the benchmark did not have an option 2560x1152 and 2560x1600 was selected as the closest.
A leak shows up today about the Xperia Z3 Tablet compact, some people thought it'll be the Sony Xperia Z Ultra 2...
Well, sorry to disappoint them as much as i am but it's going to be a tablet, the 72 tablet successor more specifically...
I really hope they're gonna release a new Xperia Z Ultra... We'll know soon enough with the IFA in Berlin coming next week !
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A leak shows up today about the Xperia Z3 Tablet compact, some people thought it'll be the Sony Xperia Z Ultra 2...
Well, sorry to disappoint them as much as i am but it's going to be a tablet, the 72 tablet successor more specifically...
I really hope they're gonna release a new Xperia Z Ultra... We'll know soon enough with the IFA in Berlin coming next week !
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The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is supposed to have a Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974) SoC and 3 GB RAM, so it can't be the device benchmarked here (unless the specs in the benchmark are faked or incorrect). Also, if the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is due to be announced and available very soon, it obviously can't feature a 20nm Snapdragon 810 (MSM8994) SoC as those won't become commercially available until some months into 2015.
For what it's worth, I spoke to Orange yesterday as I'm currently in my free upgrade period. They acknowledged I was using an Xperia Z Ultra and advised me to hang back on an upgrade till October when a replacement Ultra would be released.
I was a little confused and mentioned he was most likely referring to the Z3 Tablet Compact and the salesmen said: "No, we've defiantly received word from Sony a direct Z Ultra replacement will be released in mid October".
Think of it what you will, but personally I can't see it happening.
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For what it's worth, I spoke to Orange yesterday as I'm currently in my free upgrade period. They acknowledged I was using an Xperia Z Ultra and advised me to hang back on an upgrade till October when a replacement Ultra would be released.
I was a little confused and mentioned he was most likely referring to the Z3 Tablet Compact and the salesmen said: "No, we've defiantly received word from Sony a direct Z Ultra replacement will be released in mid October".
Think of it what you will, but personally I can't see it happening.
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Any chance you could follow up and get more details, for example confirming the critical parts of the specs like the OLED display or the 22MP curved sensor? They will probably answer that they are bound by an NDA but it might be worth a try.
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Any chance you could follow up and get more details, for example confirming the critical parts of the specs like the OLED display or the 22MP curved sensor? They will probably answer that they are bound by an NDA but it might be worth a try.
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I am looking forward to your response too. Checking the forum every hour. Give us the answers. Talk.
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Any chance you could follow up and get more details, for example confirming the critical parts of the specs like the OLED display or the 22MP curved sensor? They will probably answer that they are bound by an NDA but it might be worth a try.
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I'm as much in the dark as your're I'm afraid, they weren't able to confirm any further details but did definitely confirm a successor to the Z Ultra would follow in October.
Perhaps they're refering to the Z3 Tablet Compact that might see UK release in October?
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I'm as much in the dark as your're I'm afraid, they weren't able to confirm any further details but did definitely confirm a successor to the Z Ultra would follow in October.
Perhaps they're refering to the Z3 Tablet Compact that might see UK release in October?
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Well could you ask again anytime soon if you happen to pass by.. I will definitely pass Note 4 if there is a Z Ultra successor. Fingers crossed :fingers-crossed:
Greetings XDA! ,
I'm currently rocking a Nexus 4, for which my contract ends really soon.
So the Sony Xperia Z2 has been high on my list, yet it seems the Sony Xperia Z3 is around the corner. I'm not surprised about this, because I know full hand that Sony is on a 6 month upgrade cycle.
Personally I dig the design of the Z2 a lot more, and will definitely go with the Z2. I do have a couple of little questions about the Z2.
- Is the overheating issue ''that bad''? I've been reading about not being able to record for long when in 4K recording mode.
- What are the chances of the glass cracking on the back because with the heating issue? I've been really careful with my LG Nexus 4, and even have a bumper case around it, yet it still cracked. I didn't let the phone fall and think it was caused by the phone becoming really hot.
- How are Android updates? Will the Xperia Z2 receive Android 4.4.4 or Android L?
- Will the Sony Xperia Z2 receive most of the Z3 software features? Things like the updated Sony UI (which seems to be based of the Google Experience Launcher).
That's all. I can't wait to hear what XDA has to say . Go ahead with you're own impressions about the phone, because who knows!
- Robert
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Greetings XDA! ,
I'm currently rocking a Nexus 4, for which my contract ends really soon.
So the Sony Xperia Z2 has been high on my list, yet it seems the Sony Xperia Z3 is around the corner. I'm not surprised about this, because I know full hand that Sony is on a 6 month upgrade cycle.
Personally I dig the design of the Z2 a lot more, and will definitely go with the Z2. I do have a couple of little questions about the Z2.
- Is the overheating issue ''that bad''? I've been reading about not being able to record for long when in 4K recording mode.
- What are the chances of the glass cracking on the back because with the heating issue? I've been really careful with my LG Nexus 4, and even have a bumper case around it, yet it still cracked. I didn't let the phone fall and think it was caused by the phone becoming really hot.
- How are Android updates? Will the Xperia Z2 receive Android 4.4.4 or Android L?
- Will the Sony Xperia Z2 receive most of the Z3 software features? Things like the updated Sony UI (which seems to be based of the Google Experience Launcher).
That's all. I can't wait to hear what XDA has to say . Go ahead with you're own impressions about the phone, because who knows!
- Robert
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-heating: yes and no, i face little heating issues with my Z2, it gets warm occasionaly and 4k just cant reach past 31 minutes before closing the camera to cool down
-the self cracking glass seems to be a myth it seems and the device its self is tough, i dropped it on may things like a clumbsy nut... and its to be honnest, visibly fine.. it feels fine tooo
- updates, the device will recieve updates if needed for 18 months after release, this is often stretched out by a extra year sometimes (12 months left on update plan)(android 5.0 Lemon or L is likely to come and so is 4.4.4)
- as usual Xperias will always take on the current UI that being Z3 ui , z2 should recieve this new UI soon to come along with many other xperias which are currently updated
Conclusion: device is amazing in my opinion but ealier batch models are alot more faulty then any other versions due to some huge manufacturing issue they had, so if you get a fauly device just contact sony repair centre as the xperia international 2 year warrenty will cover you and will give you entitlement to free repair or replacement
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Greetings XDA! ,
I'm currently rocking a Nexus 4, for which my contract ends really soon.
So the Sony Xperia Z2 has been high on my list, yet it seems the Sony Xperia Z3 is around the corner. I'm not surprised about this, because I know full hand that Sony is on a 6 month upgrade cycle.
Personally I dig the design of the Z2 a lot more, and will definitely go with the Z2. I do have a couple of little questions about the Z2.
- Is the overheating issue ''that bad''? I've been reading about not being able to record for long when in 4K recording mode.
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Most other devices that support 4k video restrict recording to around 5 mins, people who use 4k video can better that before the thermal cutoff so you are in a better position than users of similar devices.
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- What are the chances of the glass cracking on the back because with the heating issue? I've been really careful with my LG Nexus 4, and even have a bumper case around it, yet it still cracked. I didn't let the phone fall and think it was caused by the phone becoming really hot.
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I've not had any issues with the glass, front or back, with my device.
ZyreHD said:
How are Android updates? Will the Xperia Z2 receive Android 4.4.4 or Android L?
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Sony have committed to bringing both updates to the Xperia Z2.
ZyreHD said:
- Will the Sony Xperia Z2 receive most of the Z3 software features? Things like the updated Sony UI (which seems to be based of the Google Experience Launcher).
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Hardware is near identical so I don't see any reason why all the z3 software features won't reach the z2.
My current contract ends in February. What would the best choice be, getting a Z2 or Z3?
It's still 4/5 months away, but if we take the current prices then it will look like this:
Sony Xperia Z2: 150 call & 1GB internet for 35 euros, the phone will be free.
Sony Xperia Z3: 150 call & 1GB internet for 35 euros, the phone will cost a additional 149 euros.
Another thing I'm wondering is the Z2 vs Z3 screen brightness. Comparing both to my Nexus 4, they both looks better. Comparing the Z2 and Z3 and most say the Z3 is brighter.
Besides the point but wow those deals suck, I got £27.99 for 600 mins, unlimited data / texts with a free phone (plus £30 cashback) on the Z2.
I don't see the Z3 as worth €149, for what are essentially software tweaks.
ZyreHD said:
My current contract ends in February. What would the best choice be, getting a Z2 or Z3?
It's still 4/5 months away, but if we take the current prices then it will look like this:
Sony Xperia Z2: 150 call & 1GB internet for 35 euros, the phone will be free.
Sony Xperia Z3: 150 call & 1GB internet for 35 euros, the phone will cost a additional 149 euros.
Another thing I'm wondering is the Z2 vs Z3 screen brightness. Comparing both to my Nexus 4, they both looks better. Comparing the Z2 and Z3 and most say the Z3 is brighter.
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In February my mate, z4 is gonna be around the corner
[kEkA] said:
In February my mate, z4 is gonna be around the corner
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i have a z2 and droped it at 3 feet and never broke
As you have already asked this here I will close this thread.
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Greg