With Samsung and HTC launching “Google Edition” variants of their latest flagships, many expected Sony to do the same. But the Japanese company is keeping very quiet about any such plans. Thankfully, Xperia Z owners can now take matters into their own hands, thanks to an unofficial Android 4.3 Google Edition ROM.
A few months ago Samsung confirmed that it will be manufacturing a new Android smartwatch, rumored to be designed by Rolex, and now the South Korean company has applied for a trademark on the name “GEAR.”
According to the popular U.K. electronics retailer, Clove, Sony’s recently announced SmartWatch 2 will be arriving in stock via the retailer starting July 15.
Following a limited beta for people based in Nordic countries earlier this year, Sony’s “My Xperia” security service for smartphones is now being rolled out globally. After listening to the beta testers feedback, Sony has finalized the service and expects it to be available within the “next few weeks” for all 2012 and 2013 Xperia models around the world.
Imagine if there was an Android smartphone that let you easily upgrade internal components, replace broken parts, and personalize the overall appearance of the handset without buying a brand new handset altogether.
The Sony XTRUD, imagined and designed by Francois Rybarczyk, would allow you to do just that. Straight out of the box you would be able to tinker with your smartphone to your heart’s content, upgrading several internal components in an effort to create your ‘ultimate smartphone.’
