Sony Xperia XZ Premium, XZ1, XZ1 Compact get Android Pie update

Sony has been diligently updating its Xperia phones to get the latest version of Android. The latest one to get Android Pie update are the Xperia XZ Premium, XZ1, and XZ1 Compact. The update carries the build number 47.2.A.0.306. It also brings an updated camera UI, 1080p 960fps slow-motion recording, and HDR enhancement for videos. The October security update is included as well. Unfortunately, the new gesture navigation isn’t here.

Source: Android Police

December security patch hits Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ Premium, XZ1 Compact, and Nokia 8

If you own either a Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact, XZ Premium, or Nokia 8, keep an eye out on your devices. The December security patch for Android has begun rolling out for these smartphones. For the three Sony devices, the update comes with build number 47.1.A.8.49. As for the Nokia 8 update, it’s coming to the following models: TA-1052 and TA-1012. The update weighs in at around 87MB. There aren’t any details yet on what the over-the-air update brings but we’ll let you know if we find anything.

Source: GSMArena

Sony Xperia XZ Premium reportedly coming to Canada on August 15th or in September

If there's one thing we're sure about, the current Sony flagship, the Xperia XZ Premium, will be making its way here. As for the specific date, GSMArena points out two conflicting reports about when the device is coming. One claims August 15th, while the other says it's coming next month. What we know is it'll be available through Amazon and as an unlocked device. Pricing isn't confirmed either as the Xperia XZ Premium got a price cut recently so it could either go for US$699.99 (around CA$900) or US$799 (around CA$1,000). Reports have it that the Xperia XZ Premium sold in the country will also have its fingerprint sensor disabled, which is plausible if the units are coming from the US. Sony phones have had their fingerprint scanners disabled possibly due to weird contractual obligations. We don't definitively know yet. But we're sure we'll hear more in the coming weeks or even the coming days (if the August 15th release holds up).