Sony teases PS4 console design ahead of Xbox 720 unveiling

Sony is trying to steal a bit of Microsoft’s thunder by showcasing a teaser video of the hardware design of the PS4. The teaser trailer was released a day before the announcement of the next-gen Xbox.

The video showcases a blurry PS4 console. The look of the PS4 console is something we were waiting to see at the Sony February PS4 event but unfortunately the company didn't reveal it. What the event showcased was a bunch of game demos, the potential of the hardware, a new controller design and some online features.

The teaser trailer ends with June 10 being the grand unveiling of the console, which is the date for Sony’s E3 press conference. Hopefully we will get some concrete details about the price and its availability as well.


The reveal of the next Xbox is in a few hours. You can catch the live webcast of the event here. There are a lot of rumours about the next Xbox such as a sleeker console design, redesigned Kinect, always-on internet connection to play games, a Blu-ray drive, compulsory installation and more. All these rumours will hopefully be put to rest once the event kicks off later tonight.

Source: http://www.thinkdigit.com/Gaming/Sony-teases-PS4-console-design-ahead-of_14721.html

Jelly Bean update for Xperia S and Galaxy Note may arrive next month

Much to the anger of a lot of customers, Sony did not come good on its promise that an Android Jelly Bean update for the Sony Xperia S will be rolled out by the end of March 2013. No official communication came along in that regard, with the usual response to forum queries being something in the tune of “we are working on it” and “it will be released soon”.

This time around, French mobile service provider, SFR, the Xperia S will get the Jelly Bean update in May 2013. Interestingly, SFR’s leaked schedule also shows that the original Samsung Galaxy Note is in line for the update at around the same time. These are schedules that SFR will be adhering to. However, rollout of the updates will vary in timings from region to region.

Sony Xperia S was launched in February 2012, and was running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread at that time. Later in the year, the phone got the Ice Cream Sandwich operating system update, and later on it was confirmed that the smartphone is eligible for the Jelly Bean upgrade as well. According to this leaked data, the upgrade will be to Android 4.1.2, and in all likeliness will be the last update for the smartphone.

Samsung had already communicated that the original Galaxy Note will get the Android 4.2 update, which will be the last update for the phone.


Source: http://www.thinkdigit.com/Mobiles-PDAs/Jelly-Bean-update-for-Xperia-S-and_14286.html

Sony Xperia SP available for pre-order online at Rs. 25,490

Sony recently unveiled the latest addition to its Xperia smartphone line-up, the Xperia SP. The smartphone was launched at a price of Rs. 27,490. Today it is up for pre-order online for Rs. 25,490.

As of writing the article, the Xperia SP is available for pre-order Infibeam and Flipkart. Flipkart says the estimated release date of the smartphone is the fourth week of April and Infibeam says that the device will be available released on 23rd April 2013. Those interested in purchasing the smartphone can expect the device to reach their doorsteps towards the end of the month. The Xperia SP is priced at Rs. 25,490 on Infibeam and at Rs. 25,990 on Flipkart.

A dual-core 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, Adreno 320 GPU along with 1GB of RAM power the Xperia SP. It has a 4.6-inch TFT display with the BRAVIA Engine 2, delivering a 1280x720 pixel resolution. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass, scratch resistant, and supports 10-point multi-touch. Just like the Lumia 920, it also supports glove mode.

The rear of the Xperia SP has an 8MP shooter with 1080p HD video recording, and the front has a 0.3MP camera. The Xperia SP is slim at 9.98mm thickness and weighs a mere 155 grams. It supports 8GB built-in storage expandable up to 32GB via a microSD card. It also supports 3G, Wi-Fi, microUSB, Bluetooth 4.0 and DLNA. A 2,370mAh battery powers the Xperia SP. The Xperia SP has a bunch of promising features at its disposal. You can take a look at these features here.

Source: http://www.thinkdigit.com/Mobiles-PDAs/Sony-Xperia-SP-available-for-pre-order-online_14269.html

Rumoured Sony Xperia Yuga phablet to be launched as Xperia Z: Reports

Sony's Xperia Yuga rumours are back. According to the latest rumours abuzz on the web, Sony's flagship smartphone will be called Xperia Z; a much more market-friendly name. Moreover, the device is now thought to be dust and water resistant, and bearing a low-reflectivity screen.

According to a GSMArena report, the device will come with IP57 certification for dust and water resistance, similar to the upcoming Xperia V or the HTC J Butterfly. Also, the smartphone will come with a compact slim body, measuring 139 x 71 x 7.9mm. There's no word on the weight yet, though.

Sony Xperia Z's one of the most notable features will be the 5-inch 1080p screen. The device reportedly uses Sony's OptiContrast technology (Xperia V and Xperia Tablet S also use the same feature).

Other rumoured features of the Sony device include quad-core Exynos 5 SoC, 3GB of RAM, 128GB of built-in memory and a 3000 mAh battery. The Xperia Z is most likely to be showcased at the CES 2013.

Source: http://www.thinkdigit.com/Mobiles-PDAs/Rumoured-Sony-Xperia-Yuga-phablet-to-be_11870.html

Sony drops the mammoth 84-inch, 4K TV XBR-84X900 on Indian consumers

Another national first from Sony is the Bravia KD-X9000 TV. If you're wondering what's so special about this new Bravia, well, for starters, it measures a whopping 84-inches diagonally and if that wasn’t enough to impress you, it is also India's first TV to support 4K resolution.

The X9000 is the first 4K TV to hit the Indian markets and everything about it is just as impressive. The X9000 comes with Sony's proprietary X-Reality engine for the best viewing experience and it can also upscale HD content for clear viewing. The TV also supports 3D and surprisingly, Sony has gone the passive 3D route than the usual Active 3D. Passive 3D means not only thinner and lighter glasses, but also much cheaper glasses.

A TV this impressive also requires good sound, and for that, Sony has incorporated two tower speakers that mount right next to the TV itself. Each tower features a total of 10 drivers, including tweeters, woofers and sub-woofers. Totalling 50W, the front facing 2-way, 10 unit Live Speaker system directs sound right at you. Soft dome tweeters deliver crisp highs, partnered with mid-range units and sub-woofers for rich, solid bass powered by S-Force Front Surround.

We had some time to let our eye balls ogles this monstrous beauty and it is just as impressive as the specs make it sound. The content playing on the TV at the time was native 4K and the image was as sharp as it could possibly be. The colours, though mostly shades of brown, black and grey (it was a video of an orchestra performing), looked quite vivid and the contrast was very impressive.

Unfortunately, due to the venue being a hall with aa lot of ambient noise, we really couldn’t get a feel for the speakers, though standing even 30 feet away, the performance was decently audible.

Now all this is very impressive, but alas, its one of those good things that isn't really made for the masses. The price on this gorgeous slab of visual treat is a towering Rs. 16,99,900 and can be pre-ordered right now at select Sony Experience Stores with an expected ship date of sometime end of November.

Source: http://www.thinkdigit.com/TVs/Sony-drops-the-mammoth-84-inch-4K-TV_11033.html