Sony has always been slow in updating their devices to the latest version of Android. While Motorola has already updated the Moto X to KitKat, OEMs like HTC and Samsung have promised to update their flagship devices to KitKat by January end. Sony, on the other hand, has only confirmed the devices that would be getting the KitKat update.
Lots of rumors have been bandied around over the past week or so, highlighting Sony’s upcoming Xperia Z1 variant, the Z1S, and yesterday a leaked image was published on a Chinese website revealing the much-anticipated device in all its glory.
Sony has this week confirmed its Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and Android 4.4 KitKat upgrade plans for Xperia smartphones and tablets. If you have a recent, high-end Xperia device, then you’ll be eligible for both updates — and you can expect the first to start rolling out “from next month.”
Sony’s latest mid-range Android-powered smartphone, the Xperia M, was announced last month, and now Three U.K. has officially reported that it will be listing the device on its website starting October 11, in addition to offering the handset in its bricks-and-mortar stores as from today.
Last week, Sony uploaded a teaser video to its YouTube channel showing off its new upcoming flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z1. And this week, some more leaked images have been published on a Chinese website revealing the much-anticipated device in all its glory.
