Sony Xperia TX Gets New Jelly Bean Firmware

Sony Xperia TX Gets New Jelly Bean FirmwareIf you happen to be in possession of the Sony Xperia TX, otherwise known as the LT29i if model numbers are your cup of tea, then you would be able to let out a sigh of relief, as it has been made known that the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update is finally going to be released in the form of firmware version 9.1.B.0.411. Sony Mobile did originally revise the Jelly Bean schedule for the Sony Xperia TX to be sometime this month, and since we have yet to make the jump over to April, it is great to see Sony Mobile sticking to the new time scale. The devil’s in the details, and it is small little things like these that keep users happy.

So far, very little is known about the kind of improvements that this new firmware is able to offer compared to the previous Jelly Bean firmware released for the Xperia T/TX/V series of devices that carried version number 9.1.A.0.490 on the Xperia V, but there is hope that springs eternal, for the latest 9.1.B.0.411 firmware to also arrive on the Xperia T and Xperia V platforms in due time.

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Sony Xperia T And Xperia TX Gets New Firmware This April

Sony Xperia T And Xperia TX Gets New Firmware This AprilThere is nothing quite like having decent hardware run on the latest version of software, where the latter would be useful in squeezing out every possible ounce of performance from the former. Well, having said that, we bring you word that there is new firmware (9.1.A.1.138) which has been certified for the Sony Xperia T (also known as the LT30p) and the Xperia TX (aka LT29i). Sony Mobile claims that this update for both devices is set to arrive from April onwards, although I am quite sure that the pegged April 1st date is not an attempt to pull a fast one on consumers.

This new firmware will also see the introduction of Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean to the Sony Xperia TX, as owners of this particular smartphone model were said to have been waiting for far too long for some Jelly Bean goodness. Apart from that, it is said that the update will bring along with it a fix for the problem that users have suffered from when running the Walkman app on Jelly Bean firmware. All’s well that ends well, no?

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Sony rolls out update to Xperia T and TX for Miracast mirroring, extra-long standby

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Sony Xperia T and TX owners won’t have to wait until the eventual Jelly Bean update to eke some new life out of their software. From this week onwards, the Bond-blessed Android phone is getting an update that adds screen mirroring through Miracast; provided the stars align and you’ve got a compatible TV, the high-end Xperia gets that much larger a canvas. Upgrading also introduces an extended standby mode that temporarily shuts off data, a movie app with a small video player and a photo album that makes use of Sony’s full image processing engine. We’re further reminded as to how much sweeter that HD Voice calling on the T (but not TX) should sound. As much as we’d prefer a full-fledged OS update, it’s a welcome dose of relevancy for a smartphone that has had fierce competition almost from the start.

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Sony Xperia T and TX set to receive software upgrade this week

Good news Sony Xperia T/TX owners – in a recent blog post by Sony Mobile, it looks like you guys can expect to finally to receive the latest Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich firmware upgrade starting this week. The update is scheduled for a rollout globally this week, but as Sony’s blog has stated, exactly when you will receive it will depend on your region (some markets might get it before others), and it will also depend on your carrier, as carriers like those in the US usually like to screen updates before approving them and pushing them out to their subscribers. As expected, the latest firmware update will bring about a host of changes and new features to the phone. If you’d like to learn more about the latest firmware upgrade, head on over to Sony Mobile’s blog in the source link below for the details.

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Sony to start Xperia upgrades to Jelly Bean by mid-Q1, rules out all 2011 phones

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We’ve got mixed news for those who were wondering just where Sony’s Jelly Bean updates were headed. The good? Sony has narrowed down its upgrade schedule for the Xperia T, Xperia TX and Xperia V to the middle of 2013’s first quarter, or roughly February. Just about every other reasonably capable 2012 model is also getting an upgrade once Sony has narrowed down the timetable, ranging from the Xperia S through to the Xperia ion and Xperia go. Brace yourself for the dark side of the news, however: not a single 2011 Xperia phone will make the Jelly Bean leap, no matter how quick or recent it might be. The company was “not able to guarantee” the experience the devices would have with the newer OS, we’re told. While we know that some older phones would have been borderline at best, that cutoff won’t be pleasant for anyone whose Xperia Arc S is already out of the Android upgrade loop after less than a year.

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Sony to start Xperia upgrades to Jelly Bean by mid-Q1, rules out all 2011 phones originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of August 27th, 2012

Mobile Miscellany week of August 27th, 2012

Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you’re like us and really want to know what’s going on, then you’ve come to the right place. This past week, MetroPCS welcomed the Coolpad Quattro 4G into its stable and we also caught wind of a redesigned Huawei Mercury for Cricket. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the “best of the rest” for this week of August 27th, 2012.

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Early benchmark scores are in for the Sony Xperia T, TX and V

We’ve already benchmarked the Galaxy Note II and the ZTE Grand X IN at IFA, and as the week wraps up we’re circling back to test the mettle of other handsets announced here in Berlin. We ran mobile benchmarks on Sony’s new flagship Xperia T, the Xperia TX (the US version of the T) and the LTE-enabled Xperia V. All three devices pack dual-core Snapdragon S4 Krait processors clocked at 1.5GHz, and they’re currently running Ice Cream Sandwich — though a Jelly Bean update is reportedly on the way. Meet us past the break for a first look at how these smartphones stack up.

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Sony Xperia TX hands-on (video)

Sony Xperia TX handson

Sony just wrapped its IFA 2012 press conference, but not before ushering in three new members to its Xperia mobile line. The breadwinner of the pack, the Xperia TX, is the company’s new smartphone flagship, outfitted with a 4.6-inch 720p HD display powered by Mobile Bravia Engine, 13-megapixel rear camera capable of sleep-to-snap fast capture and NFC functionality. We got a chance to handle the very vibrant metallic pink version of the device, so follow on after the break for our first impressions.

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Sony Xperia T makes its official debut at IFA 2012

It seems like all the rumors and leaks have paid off as Sony has officially announced the Xperia T. This will be the company’s brand new flagship device and will sport a 4.6” display that is powered by the Sony Mobile Bravia Engine, and at the same time has no problems playing back 1080p Full HD video content. It will also sport a 13MP rear-facing camera and a sleep-to-snap function that reportedly will allow the phone to launch the camera app in an “instant”. Exactly how fast this is remains to be seen, although Sony claims it will be just over a second. (more…)

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Sony announces Xperia T,V, and J smartphones at IFA

Sony annouces Xperia T,V, and J at IFA

Kaz Hirai is live on stage at Sony’s press even at IFA, and has just announced three new Xperia phones — the T, V, and J. The Xperia T is the new flagship and sports a 1,280 x 720 4.6-inch display, a 13-megapixel camera, a dual-core Qualcomm Krait 1.5GHz processor, PlayStation certification and one touch NFC connectivity. There will also be an Xperia TX in some markets. The Xperia V is confirmed as being LTE-enabled, as well as highly water resistant, plus a 1.5GHz dual core Qualcomm processor a 4.3-inch display, and a similarly megapixel-endowed (13) camera, and is also bestowed with PlayStation certification. The Xperia J is the more budget focused of the three, and also the smallest, with a 4-inch screen, a 1GHz core and just 5-megapixels on the camera front. All the new phones will launch with Android 4.0.4, with a Jelly Bean update already confirmed to be on the way for the lucky T and V. The flagship Xperia T will be available in the next few weeks, with the other two arriving some time in Q4 this year. All will be available in a variety of colors

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