Sony's finally sharing what's changing with its new Xperia 1 VIII, including a new processor, larger telephoto sensor, and lots more.

The Sony Xperia 1 VI is receiving the Android 16 update in Europe, including the UK. The update, which is around 850MB in size, reportedly brings the October 2025 security patch and the build number ...

The Sony Xperia 1 VII is now receiving the Android 16 update, following earlier launch issues that briefly halted sales. The new firmware, version 71.1.A.2.68, is rolling out in Europe with a 1.13GB ...

Sony has begun rolling out Android 14, starting with the Xperia 1 V in the EU and UK. The update bumps up the platform to Android 14 and brings the improved Bokeh mode to the phone. Android 14 has ...

The Xperia 1 VII originally shipped with Android 15. Now, firmware version 71.1.A.2.68 brings Android 16 to the device in a 1.1GB download. The rollout began in Europe and is available through the ...

This year, Sony beat many popular brands, including OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, to become one of the first brands to release Android 16. The Sony Xperia 1 VII was the first from the brand to get ...

Following Google and Samsung, Sony has launched its Android 14 update for Xperia smartphones, starting with the Xperia 1 V. As announced on Sony’s press center, Android 14 is now on its way to select ...

The biggest new Android phone release of the week has been the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the latest generation of Sony's annual phone releases. I started full-time tech reporting mere weeks before the ...

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While most brands, including OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, are busy with beta testing, Sony has already begun the stable rollout of Android 16. The update is currently available for the Sony Xperia ...