Sony Xperia XZ and XZs get Android Oreo update

Sony seems to be committing heavily to bringing the latest Android operating system to its devices. Two of its “older” devices are getting the Android 8.0 update: the Xperia XZ and XZs. Android Oreo brings to the two smartphones features like Oreo’s app shortcuts, smart text selection, the Autofill API, picture-in-picture, and notification dot. Sony is also introducing Xperia Actions and Reminders. The former focuses on suggesting settings based on how you use the device, the latter is described as “useful prompts for unfinished tasks, including emails in draft and messages.” The update comes in at 1232MB so watch for it to come to your device. According to Xperia Blog, the Xperia X Performance is also getting the Android Oreo update soon.

Source: Android Central

X marks the spot: Sony’s new mobile focus

Sony is streamlining its smartphone arm and has officially dropped its Xperia Z, M, E, and C lines to focus on its Xperia X range. This line though, according to Sony Mobile EVP of Global Sales & Marketing Hideyuki Furumi, will include a “range of X series, top to bottom.” The company is also attaching the Xperia name to other categories like the Xperia Ear and Xperia Projector. We’ve seen other brands try to focus on a specific line and perhaps it might work for Sony. Furumi told Tech Radar that the other products will still be on sale but don’t expect any new Xperia Z’s heading your way.

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