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Sony’s Xperia 1 V Costs $1399, Doesn’t Launch Six Months From Now

Tim May 11, 2023

Sony announced the Xperia 1 V this week, its flagship device for 2023. Honestly, flagship almost feels like an understatement for this device, as its packed with an incredible list of specs, very enticing camera system, along with a price that is typical Sony....

Sony, Why are You Like This?

Tim March 31, 2023

Let's get one thing straight: Sony makes good phones. The hardware is always nice and the software has taken positive steps to becoming a perfectly usable skin atop what's usually the latest build of Android. The camera experience is top notch, and overall,...

Sony Mobile’s Hardware Design Team Has World’s Easiest Job

Tim March 6, 2023

The running joke is that Sony hasn't changed the overall appearance of their phones in quite some time. In fact, I don't think they have drastically changed the look of their smartphones ever. The Xperia line is stuck in a time loop of hardware design, set to...

Wednesday Poll: What’s Your Top Android Phone of 2022?

Tim December 21, 2022

We already gave you our top Android phones of 2022, so now it is your turn. As you'll see from the list below, there are plenty of options to choose from, and because of that, we have upped your allotted votes to two. Now you don't have to choose between the...

Xperia 5 IV is Pure Sony, Up for Pre-Order at $999

Tim September 5, 2022

Want a Sony smartphone, but also don't want to spend $1,600? That's completely understandable and Sony has a much more affordable option for you. The company announced the Xperia 5 IV last week, coming in at the amazingly low-low price of just $999. And yes, I...

You Can Now Pre-Order Sony’s $1600 Xperia 1 IV, But You’ll be Waiting Months

Tim May 11, 2022

Sony is doing more Sony things this morning, you know, like announcing their latest and greatest smartphone along with pre-orders and hype, then topping it off with months of waiting for it to show up at your door. It really doesn't get any more Sony than that...

Question of the Day: Which OEM Do You Want to Make the Next Hit Android Phone?

Tim April 29, 2022

We have had plenty of amazing Android phones over the last few years, but I feel like it's been some time since we had a real hit device. You know, something everybody wanted, even if it meant straying from their favorite OEM for a year. In my mind, phones...

Want a Headphone Jack? Sony’s Xperia 1 IV is Hot

Tim February 28, 2022

Sony, a company I wish would try just a tad harder in the US market, has another phone on the way. Its name is reported to be Xperia 1 IV, so this will be yet another entry into the company's line of flagship devices. Thanks to @OnLeaks, we have the first...