| Author |
Sony Xperia Rumors 2015 |
Gitaroo
Joined: Aug 17, 2013
Posts: > 500
PM |
I believe when they say later this year usually means Q3 and Q4. |
|
|
amirprog
Joined: Aug 22, 2013
Posts: > 500
From: Israel
PM |
Bottom line, z4 most likely be announced at mwc, have s810, released in late may and with sony's chronically slow worldwide availability after announcements late may is not a big difference.
i don't know about you, but i believe miku' and the other latest info. i don't believe for once that sony won't show z4 to the public at mwc because the next ultra does not show any signs of life and new tablet is just not enough to make headlines and let's not talk about sony's weak attempts in the low end and mid range segments. no z4 at mwc = no sony. |
XperiaJunkie
Joined: Dec 13, 2012
Posts: > 500
From: Parts Unknown
PM, WWW
|
Here is the floor plan for both halls that Sony will use for MWC as you can see the area they are using is fairly large so this, to me at least would indicate a number of products to be announced.
HALL 2
HALL 3
Anyone now think there will be a large scale announcement of at least a few phones and a tablet.
I'm so happy 'cause today
I've found my friends ...
They're in my head
|
goldenface
Joined: Dec 17, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: Liverpool City Centre
PM |
Well if they go along with their strategy then we should see a few high end devices, which includes tablets. Two stands, surely means more than two devices on display. I'm expecting 2 - 4 devices including the introduction of the new Z4 series.
|
ascariss
Joined: Apr 06, 2013
Posts: > 500
PM |
Perhaps the new Smart glass will be at MWC since it just appeared on the FCC
https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/ea[....]tion_id=513819&fcc_id=AK8SEDE1
model: SED-E1
It is made in Japan as well. Come with BT and WLAN. |
xperiazultra
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
Posts: 176
PM |
I would literally cry out of joy if they announce Z4 Ultra  )). I would stroll around with a bag of ice even though SD810 overheats. I believe there will be Z4 a mid ranger and a low end plus the tablet. No more. |
ascariss
Joined: Apr 06, 2013
Posts: > 500
PM |
Well perhaps the Z4 tablet is coming, with a Z5 tablet at IFA but that would be rather redundant, unless the IFA tablet would be a 12 inch device? |
XperiaJunkie
Joined: Dec 13, 2012
Posts: > 500
From: Parts Unknown
PM, WWW
|
I think the reason why Sony may be using 2 separate stands for MWC is they may want to separate the Z4 range from the lower to middle tier range ie the E and M devices in one hall and the Z4 range in another and as we know 2 new model numbers have popped up recently which could be low to mid range devices and with models numbers of the Z4 and a new tablet surfacing that could very well be the case.
I'm so happy 'cause today
I've found my friends ...
They're in my head
|
MartenR
Joined: Apr 01, 2013
Posts: 313
PM |
Sony sold 11.9 million smartphone in Q4 CY14 on sales of around 430 million yen(about $3.7 billion). Average selling price is around $310. Not bad imo. |
Gitaroo
Joined: Aug 17, 2013
Posts: > 500
PM |
they need to work harder, and faster, where was that lollipop update in early feb again? |
XperiaJunkie
Joined: Dec 13, 2012
Posts: > 500
From: Parts Unknown
PM, WWW
|
Could Sony be introducing another SmartBand? Model number SWR12 has just shown up at the FCC.
https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/ea[....]on_id=856059&fcc_id=PY7-RD0071
I'm so happy 'cause today
I've found my friends ...
They're in my head
|
Xajel
Joined: Jun 18, 2004
Posts: > 500
From: Bahrain
PM |
On 2015-02-04 08:25:03, Gitaroo wrote:
they need to work harder, and faster, where was that lollipop update in early feb again?
We're still in early feb. bro
The point is, every other major maker are delaying, Samsung already delaying the update for Note 4 even thought it's the newest flaggy, The old S4 ( Exynos version ) started to be updated in Russia few days ago. HTC also stated that they can't fulfill their promise of the HTC M8 update ( not all versions/regions, not only limited versions/regions started to get the update )...
AFAIK, both Samsung and Sony are working on new UI, HTC only doing updates...
Incase of Sony, the new UI is one of the reasons for this delay, in case of Samsung they want to finish some promised features in their new phones, that's why the old S4 is updated and the new Note 4 still.
|
McKinley
Joined: Feb 23, 2004
Posts: > 500
From: Sweden, USA Los Angeles CA
PM |
Sony definitely need to step up as far as software update goes.
My Xperia Z3 hasn't even received the update that was released in early december.
I really don't like having my phone locked to a provider for that reason.
So hopefully the Xperia Z4 will come in at least 32GB memory to unlock phones.
[ This Message was edited by: McKinley on 2015-02-04 08:27 ]  GH688, T28, T39 and T68 Nokia 6110, 8110, 8850, 6230, N82 Moto V525 and RAZR V3 Samsung T100, S300 and E700  T68, T610, Z600, T630, K700, S700, V800, K750, S600, M600, S500, P1i, K850, X1 X10, Vivaz |
goldenface
Joined: Dec 17, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: Liverpool City Centre
PM |
I agree. I'll never buy an branded handset again, because of the delayed updates.
I'm expecting the 5.0 update sometime in the next week or so and by the looks of the new updated Walkman icon, Sony has been working on the UI. I'm sure it'll be worth the wait.
Nice to see a jump in sales for Q4 too.The Z3 series was well received, especially the Z3C, which has no real competition in its segment.
|
ascariss
Joined: Apr 06, 2013
Posts: > 500
PM |
Rushing the 5.0 update would not be wise, especially if Sony will be including new features for the camera software. A major update to the camera software and algorithm is what I am hoping for. RAW support would be nice, hopefully Sony adds it. Algorithm update with better noise control is definitely something Sony needs to work on. Manual controls, not sure how likely this is, ISO is a given, but I want to select the ISO, up to 12800 or whatever the max will be on my Z1. Shutter control, can now be controlled with the new APIs, so I honestly feel Sony has no excuse not to add it, except laziness or sheer douchebagery. I am not expecting all new camera features to hit my Z1, if any appear I will be surprised.
As for the UI changes, those do not matter to me, the current UI is fine and I have no complaints. |
|
|
Posted: 2015-02-02 19:08
GH688, T28, T39 and T68
T68, T610, Z600, T630, K700, S700, V800, K750, S600, M600, S500, P1i, K850, X1 X10, Vivaz
