T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z update rolling out, brings Android 4.3 to the device

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Sony’s Xperia Z, despite being surpassed by the company’s next two flagships, is still on the company’s list to receive software updates. The T-Mobile version of the Sony Xperia Z smartphone is being updated to Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), with the OTA now rolling out to applicable users.The update occurs at a time when users of global Xperia Z owners already are basking in the glory of Android 4.4.2, KitKat, which only serves to ...

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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Apple iPhone 5c (Video)

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Neither is what you’d call a “budget phone” – in fact each goes out of its way to avoid being painted with that particular brush. But they’re both devices that cater to a customer looking for something just shy of full flagship status. If you think you might be that customer, strap yourself in because we’re about to compare them. These smartphones aren’t necessarily new to us. We

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KitKat looks like Jelly Bean, but under the hood it’s a whole lot better

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After far too much speculation, Android 4.4 KitKat has finally arrived. Those who have a Nexus 5 got the latest version of the operating system right out of the gate. Other Nexus owners (Nexus 4, and both iterations of the Nexus 7) had to wait a little longer. Moto Xers and those with Google Play editions have been getting their ...

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iPhone 5S shortages end, Galaxy Gear update, Wooden Moto X & more – Pocketnow Daily

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Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we talk about Android 4.3 reaching the Samsung Galaxy S 4 in the US, and the software updates that are also arriving for the US-variant of the Galaxy Gear. We then talk about the Samsung Galaxy S 5, the full list of rumored specifications, and even the fact that there may be more than one phone. Nokia follows the news as the company has just released the budget-friendly Lumia 525. Motorola is next as we have more details on the wooden Moto X. We end today’s show talking about the fact that Apple is finally meeting demand with the iPhone 5S. All ...

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Sony dishes on Android 4.4, 4.3 updates for Xperia family

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Android 4.4: either you’ve got it, or you want it (or you’re on iOS or WP8, in which case, why are you reading this?). The majority of Android users find themselves in the latter situation for the moment, but even then Google’s been releasing app updates to bring portions of the KitKat experience your way. Still, nothing substitutes for the real thing, so most of you out there are probably hoping to learn the details on upgrade plans from your handset’s manufacturer. If that means turning to Sony for news ...

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Google Nexus 5 in white, LG G Flex official, Apple quarter results & more – Pocketnow Daily

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Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we talk about Apple’s quarter results, and what we should expect for the iPhone and iPad line-up future. Nokia is up next as their new Camera app is making it to older Lumia models for better photography. Samsung follows the news as their Android 4.3 update should reach our older phones soon to be compatible with the Galaxy Gear. Then it’s Google Nexus 5 news as we see it in white, and we event get event info, though not Nexus related. We end today’s show talking about the LG G Flex, which just became official, and with some ...

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Samsung confirms start of Galaxy Gear-enabling Android 4.3 Premium Suite updates

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If Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch is ever going to catch on, it needs to start working with a whole lot more Androids. Last week, we heard the company talk about its efforts to begin upgrading existing models to Android 4.3, and in the process give those phones compatibility with the Galaxy Gear. We also saw a leaked document offer a schedule by which US carriers might start making those ...

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Google Nexus 10 refresh, Retina iPad mini shortages, 40M GS4s shipped & more – Pocketnow Daily

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Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we talk about Microsoft’s new deal to retain the Surface Pro from last year at a more affordable price. Then we talk about Samsung as their CEO has reported 40 Million Galaxy S 4s shipped in six months. HTC is next as they’re now pushing Android 4.3 and Sense 5.5 to the International HTC One. Apple takes the spotlight next as it seems that the iPad mini with Retina Display will see some shortages when launched. We end today’s show talking about the Google Nexus 10, and how it could be refreshed very soon. All this and more after the ...

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Android 4.3 with Sense 5.5 begins to reach the HTC One today

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Yes, we agree, it’s not fair that the HTC One max gets all the fun of Android 4.3 and the new version of HTC Sense 5.5. Obviously we know that the flagship is the HTC One, and lucky for those of you with international models, that changes today. The good thing is that HTC has proven to be quite good when it comes to software updates this year, and they keep delivering on that promise. As of today those of you that are rocking an international HTC One can download an Android 4.3 update, that in return includes HTC Sense ...

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Galaxy Gear will be compatible with Galaxy S 4, S III and Note II soon; but how soon?

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You’d wonder how smart a smartwatch really is if you really can’t pair it with more devices than just one, and ever since Samsung launched the Galaxy Gear, one of our biggest complaints was that we simply couldn’t use it on most of the existing and popular Galaxy smartphones in the market. Android 4.3 is required for the Galaxy Gear to work, and that’s rather unfortunate since Samsung hasn’t really been famous for timely updates in the last two years. If you wanted to use that Galaxy Gear, you were really forced to buy a Galaxy Note 3 along with it, and some ...

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Google Nexus 5 on Play Store, Apple patents, Android 4.3 on the GS4 & more – Pocketnow Daily

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Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we talk about Nokia’s current marketshare within the Windows Phone ecosystem, even though that’s not necessarily a good thing. We then talk about the Android 4.3 update to the Samsung Galaxy S 4, and who will be the lucky few to get it. Sony is up next as we talk about their plans for fast wireless charging for 2014. Then we go through Apple’s retention of a patent that made a lot of damage to Samsung in previous years, and that could pose a threat. We end today’s show talking about the Google Nexus 5 being leaked on the Google ...

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Android 4.3 starts rolling out to the International Galaxy S 4

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Samsung has not been famous for their software updates this year, or at least not as famous as they were with their Galaxy S II line-up. All their 2012 line-up of devices is still stuck on early versions of Android 4.1, and this has proven to be quite annoying for most of the people who trusted Samsung with their new Galaxy line-up. Still, it seems that the company is doing things differently now, but for the benefit of those who upgraded and not those who waited. Android 4.3 has already begun to roll out to the LTE international variant of the Galaxy S 4 (I9505) yesterday, and today ...

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Google Nexus 5 specs leak, Galaxy Round, LG Oled flexible displays & more – Pocketnow Daily

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Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the dates for the Android 4.3 software update for HTC One customers on AT&T. Then we talk about the Nokia Lumia tablet photos, and the fact that it’s being dubbed the Lumia 2520. Samsung is next as we talk about their trademarked “Galaxy Round” name, along with details on their future camera technology. LG follows the news as production of their flexible OLED displays for smartphones are in full effect. We end today’s show talking about the Google Nexus 5, and all the leaks found in a service manual. All this ...

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Android 4.3.1 surfaces, but what’s new in this release?

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A new version of Android is usually a decently significant deal, even when we’re only looking at an incremental bump to the version number. OK, maybe 4.2.1 wasn’t any game-changer, only doing a quick little bugfix over 4.2 and getting Bluetooth joypad input, but 4.2.2 had some good stuff, like USB debug whitelisting to boost security, improving the functionality of Android quick settings, and a number of other additions, beyond more bugfixes. Today, the latest ...

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Google Nexus 10 leaks, Android 4.4 features, Nokia smartwatch & more – Pocketnow Daily

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Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the Android 4.3 update that HTC is offering now to HTC One customers on Sprint. We then talk about Android 4.4 and some expected features thanks to some new leaks. Asus and Google are next as we have more confirmations of a Nexus 10 coming from them both, even though it seems that next year’s Nexus 7 won’t. Nokia follows the news with some leaks of their possible smart watch. We end today’s show talking about the LG G Flex that may be slated for later this year. All this and more after the break. Stories: -

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