Sony and Panasonic sign basic agreement to jointly develop standard for professional-use next-generation optical discs

Sony Corporation (‘Sony’) and Panasonic Corporation (‘Panasonic’) announced that they have signed a basic agreement with the objective of jointly developing a next-generation standard for professional-use optical discs, with the objective of expanding their archive business for long-term digital data storage. Both companies aim to improve their development efficiency based on the technologies held by each respective company, and will target the development of an optical disc with recording capacity of at least 300GB by the end of 2015. Going forward, Sony and Panasonic will continue to hold discussions regarding the specifications and other items relating to the development of this new standard.

Optical discs have excellent properties to protect them against the environment, such as dust-resistance and water-resistance, and can also withstand changes in temperature and humidity when stored. They also allow inter-generational compatibility between different formats, ensuring that data can continue to be read even as formats evolve. This makes them a robust medium for long-term storage of content. Both companies have previously developed products based on the Blu-ray™ format, leveraging the strengths of optical discs. However, both Sony and Panasonic recognized that optical discs will need to accommodate much larger volumes of storage in years to come given the expected future growth in the archive market, and responded by formulating this agreement.

Sony previously commercialized a file-based optical disc archive system in September, 2012. Based on optical disc technology that Sony cultivated for its XDCAM series of professional broadcasting products, this system houses twelve optical discs within a compact cartridge as a single, high-capacity storage solution. Each disc within the cartridge holds 25GB capacity, offering a total range of storage capacities from 300GB to 1.5TB.

In July this year, Panasonic launched its ‘LB-DM9 series’ of optical disc storage devices. This series uses a dedicated magazine of just 20.8mm thickness to house twelve 100GB optical discs. A maximum of 90 magazines can be stored, providing a total storage capacity of 180TB. In addition, Panasonic adopted a newly-developed changer system together with RAID technology to offer rapid data transfer performance of up to 216MB/s, while also ensuring high reliability by protecting data from unforeseen faults.

In recent years, there has been an increasing need for archive capabilities, not only from video production industries, such as motion pictures and broadcasting, but also from cloud data centers that handle increasingly large volumes of data following the evolution in network services. Both Sony and Panasonic have a proven track record in developing Blu-ray Disc™ format technologies, and by actively promoting the adoption of a new standard for next-generation high-capacity optical discs, they intend to offer solutions that preserve valuable data for future generations.

Sony’s upcoming ‘Honami’ sized up against the Xperia Z

Sony’s upcoming ‘Honami’ sized up against the Xperia Z

http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/07/25/sonys-upcoming-honami-sized-up-against-the-xperia-z/

Android 4.3 AOSP running on Xperia Z, ZL and Tablet Z

Android 4.3 AOSP running on Xperia Z, ZL and Tablet Z

http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/07/25/android-4-3-aosp-running-on-xperia-z-zl-and-tablet-z/

Sony details the Android 4.3 process; promises faster upgrade times

Sony details the Android 4.3 process; promises faster upgrade times

http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/07/25/sony-details-the-android-4-3-process-promises-faster-upgrade-times/

Sony confirms Android 4.3 for Xperia Z series and Xperia SP

Sony confirms Android 4.3 for Xperia Z series and Xperia SP

http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/07/25/sony-confirms-android-4-3-for-xperia-z-series-and-xperia-sp/

Xperia Tablet Z and Xperia ZR to get Android 4.2.2 from early August

Xperia Tablet Z and Xperia ZR to get Android 4.2.2 from early August

http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/07/25/xperia-tablet-z-and-xperia-zr-to-get-android-4-2-2-from-early-august/

Xperia Z Ultra heading to Indonesia in early August

Xperia Z Ultra heading to Indonesia in early August

http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/07/25/xperia-z-ultra-heading-to-indonesia-in-early-august/

Xperia feat. HATSUNE MIKU box art revealed

Xperia feat. HATSUNE MIKU box art revealed

http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/07/25/xperia-feat-hatsune-miku-box-art-revealed/

I started Xperia feat.HATSUNE MIKU Planning Office blog!

In this blog, currently in production of "Xperia feat.HATSUNE MIKU" you will be calling from time to time new relevant information.

From the application / software information currently in production, the introduction of the participating creators like how, Find Your MIKU Project planning progress ( Piapro recruitment collaboration etc.), joint planning CD "MikXperience ep" to what's new, and be announced here I will.

M thank you very much (__) m

Bonus: 
package picture in Xperia final adjustment of current. It looks pretty compact than I thought. Thor Mr. Mitsuhashi ( blog / Pixiv features Silver) design part it gets a lot of looks.

Sony “can’t wait to get going” with Android 4.3

Sony “can’t wait to get going” with Android 4.3

http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/07/24/sony-cant-wait-to-get-going-with-android-4-3/

Explaining the software upgrade process and its improvements for Android™ 4.3

Yesterday was a big day for all Android fans, as Google released the source code for Android 4.3. This means that manufacturers now are getting busy preparing software upgrades. From Sony’s side, you can already read about some of our software upgrade plans on the Sony Xperia News room blog. Software upgrades are an important asset for a device, and we are continuously working to improve the process and lead times. Learn more about how the process works, and what improvements you will see going forward in the full post. Read more after the jump!

During our work with the Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) software upgrade back in 2011, we made a post called Ice Cream Sandwich – from source code release to software upgrade, which explained the steps it took at the time to get the ICS software upgrade out to our users. But quite a few things have actually changed for the better since then. So in this post, we will share how that process has been further fine tuned in order to cut lead times, while keeping quality and stability intact on a top level.

Overall, the software upgrade process consists of two main phases: the Bring up phase and the Test, certification and approval phase. During the Bring up phase, we make sure that the software works and is stable on our devices, and we also integrate new and existing Sony features on the new software.  Compared to the ICS release, this work is now more efficient thanks to closer cooperation with Google and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., which we write more about below. And because of our work with Android Open Source Project (AOSP) for Xperia devices, the feature upgrade part of the Bring up phase can now run in parallel to the initial bring up activities.  We’ll tell you more about this further down under “Adding Sony features and applications“.

Then in the Test, certification and approval phase, we make sure we comply with technology standards and regulatory requirements. This ensures that the software we roll out is tested thoroughly, and that it complies and works well with all technologies and components included on the device.

Illustration showing activities from source code to software upgrade.

The Bring up phase: making the software run on Xperia™ devicesThe first thing we do when starting the Bring up phase is to make sure to get the core Android operating system (boot, kernel, all hardware components) running and stable, since this is a prerequisite for all further integration.

Fredrik Ekstrand, Head of Software Product Management at Sony Mobile.

Fredrik Ekstrand, Head of Software Product Management, and responsible for the overall planning of software upgrades, explains more:

 – During the Bring up phase, we now have a much closer collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies than we had at the time of the ICS release. This makes the Bring up phase much more efficient, as we can use a lot of the work they do on their reference design for our integration. This is also something we are constantly working to improve even further, says Fredrik.

Another change in how we work is that we now get some pre-release information from Google through the Platform Development Kit (PDK). The PDK is distributed to selected device manufacturers and chipset vendors a few weeks before the public release of a new Android version.

– Since the ICS days, we have improved our cooperation with Google. Even though we haven’t seen the new Android 4.3 source code until it’s publicly released, we now get some information from Google about what areas will be updated before the public push through the PDK. The PDK was introduced by Google to help us and other manufacturers speed up the upgrade process. This means that we can plan our software upgrade projects more in advance, as we know roughly what parts of the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) we need to update, says Fredrik.

The PDK is a collection of source files and software binaries that enable device manufacturers and chipset vendors to port their drivers, develop, optimise and test against a new Android release before it is publicly released. The Android PDK includes a set of interfaces for the Android hardware abstraction layer (HAL), platform sources for integration, and a binary system image. The PDK also includes HAL and integration documentation and the Android Compatibility Test Suite (CTS).

Illustration showing how the software upgrade process has been improved by using the PDK and AOSP.

By getting access to the PDK before the Android source code is available, we can start the initial phase of bring up earlier. And by having Xperia™ devices running AOSP, the feature upgrade work can start immediately when the Android source code is available. Note that this picture is for illustrative purposes. It does not reflect actual lead times and timings.

Updates in the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL)Another important part of the work in the Bring up phase is the component configuration in the HAL. This work is done since we don’t use exactly the same components in our devices as Qualcomm Technologies is using in their reference design. For example, we are using different cameras, displays, memory chips and sensors. All of these components need to be integrated with the new software, so this is work that we need to do ourselves. Some of these components also vary between our own models.

An important part of the HAL is the sensor HAL, which implements support for the sensors on the device. At Sony, we have developed a dynamic HAL for the sensors, called DASH, which is also available as open source onGitHub. The changes we make in DASH for Android 4.3 will be pushed to GitHub, including the sensor configuration files.

Illustration showing a simplified Android architecture.

Getting basic functionality in placeWhen the Android kernel and the HAL are in place and reasonably stable, then all the basic functionalities (such as phone calls, messaging and internet connectivity) are next in turn.

At this stage, we usually start “dogfooding” which means that we distribute the new software builds internally to users not directly involved in the bring-up activities. At this stage the new release is working reasonably for daily use, even though a lot of functionality is not in place and stability is not ideal yet. This wider use of the software gives us a lot of valuable feedback, and helps pinpoint defects as early as possible.

– There is rule of thumb in software development, which says that when a piece of software is complete and stable enough to be demonstrated, then about 90% of the work is still left, before it can go into production. In fact, with IceCream Sandwich, we reached the “demo stage” and began the “dogfooding” process in less than two weeks. At that time, ICS was good enough for daily use as long as you could live with occasional crashes during the day, but at the same time, there was still many weeks of hard and daily grind to add Sony features, improvements, and operator customizations, and squash out the bugs from all the different corners of the operating system, Fredrik Ekstrand explains.

 Integrating Android patchesIn the Bring up phase, another task for us is to integrate a number of software patches and improvements that Sony makes compared to standard Android, to improve stability and performance. More than half of all the changes we make in Android are on this basic level. And to avoid fragmentation of the Android code base, most of these patches and improvements are actually contributed back to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), so that they are included in the default Android source code for the next software release.

 - The fact that we now have AOSP running on our devices (through the work with AOSP for Xperia) makes it easier for us to contribute our fixes and patches back to Android, which in the long run will mean that we will have fewer patches to integrate the next time Android is updated, says Fredrik.

 At this stage, we also integrate our own feature upgrades, such as customised graphics and UI components, a few proprietary APIs to enhance the Sony experience, and additions like improved text input and localisation. We also add functionality requested by different operators and regions. This is something that we have to do in order to receive all approvals in the Test, certification and approval phase (see below).

Continuous testing to ensure good qualityAs we incorporate these patches, improvements and customisations, we have a continuous test process ongoing to confirm that all the changes meet the required quality level. Initially, tests are focused on specific new patches and improvements. But as the integration proceeds, our focus moves to the validation of complete use cases, both those previously supported and those added by us or Google in the new release.

Adding Sony applications and featuresAs mentioned before, the Bring up phase is also when we add our unique Sony features and make sure they work well with the updated software. Compared to vanilla Android, we are for example improving or adding the following functionalities:

• Lockscreen
• Home
• Phonebook
• “WALKMAN” application
• Movies application
• Album application
• Messaging
• Quick settings
• Text input
• UI components
• Localisation
• Calendar
• Email

Fredrik Ekstrand sees a lot of improvements in the way we will work with this for Android 4.3:

- Since we have Android 4.3 running on Xperia devices already now, our software developers can start to verify the Sony applications and other functionality directly on AOSP. This makes it possible to start testing the features that are not dependent on Qualcomm Technologies or Sony SW components against the new software release before the initial integration is finalised, he says.

Furthermore, we also get the chance to start the adaptation to different regions, networks and operators at the same time as we do the feature upgrade work, Fredrik continues.

Getting the software stableWhen all functionalities have been merged together, we start on the stability tests to make sure the software runs stable in all sorts of use cases. Besides pure lab testing, and the “dogfooding” described earlier, we rely on a number of live users from within and outside the company to test and report defects. Along with pure stability testing, we also run other quality tests. For example, we perform power consumption tests to improve the power consumption in different user scenarios.

Once the software is stable and tested, it’s ready to be submitted for various certifications. However, the Bring up phase is overlapped by the Test, certification and approval phase, as some parts of the software are ready for certification earlier than others. As soon as a specific software module is ready, it’s sent for certification. So while one module can be in the Test, certification and approval phase, others are still in the Bring up phase.

The Test, certification and approval phaseIn the Test, certification and approval phase, we make sure that all the software and hardware parts comply with technology standards like Bluetooth™, Wi-Fi® and others. One of the main purposes with this is obviously to ensure that quality and conformance is at a top level, in benefit for all consumers worldwide. It is also necessary in order for us to be allowed to use these technologies in our products, and to ensure that they work well together with other certified devices. We must also ensure that everything we’ve updated follows the necessary legal requirements, such as Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs).

To a great extent, we try to get global certifications, but in many cases there are specific tests required in certain countries. For a global, worldwide product, we need local certifications in up to 80 countries. For all these certifications we are either allowed to do the tests ourselves, and submit evidence that we passed, or we can get external test houses to perform the tests.

- Since our last post for ICS, I’ve seen comments on the News blog and on Developer World that we have been late with software upgrades due to slow software development. But actually, we have very knowledgeable and experienced developers who all work really hard to get the software upgrades out.But contrary to what people may think, it is not the Bring up phase, but the Test, certification and approval phase that is the most time consuming process when it comes to getting a new software release out on our phones, Fredrik says.

When all the certifications and approvals are in place, we are finally ready to roll out the software upgrade to Xperia™ users around the world.

- Large companies can sometimes be less agile than we wish to be, but we now have reshaped how we work and have an improved upgrade process in place. With each improvement we make, our software is delivered quicker and to a higher standard. Sometimes decisions can be complex with several products and projects involved and we have to divide our efforts and resource between new products on the way to market and upgrades of several existing products which use different platforms and software versions. However, this is something we have worked hard to improve over the last year, and we are constantly working on optimising it even further, says Fredrik Ekstrand.

 - Obviously everyone will now wonder how much faster the upgrades will come, and that we cannot exactly say right now since we are just getting started. But what we can say, is that we now have improvements in place and it should have a significant effect on the lead times”, Fredrik concludes.

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As you might understand, this is a somewhat simplified description of the software upgrade process, but hopefully it gives some understanding of how it works, and how it has been improved. If you have any questions about how the software upgrade process works, drop us a line in the Comments section and we’ll do our best to answer. However, for the latest news about software upgrades and timings, please stay tuned to the Sony Xperia News room blog, where the information will be posted as soon as we can share it.

Sony Xperia ZR hands-on

This is a brief unboxing and user interface video showing off the Sony Xperia ZR.

Sony Xperia ZR blasts through our office with IP58 certification and a pink paint job

Sony Xperia ZR blasts through our office with IP58 certification and a pink paint job

http://blog.gsmarena.com/sony-xperia-zr-blasts-through-our-office-with-ip58-certification-and-a-flamboyant-paint-job/

UPDATED: Android™ Open Source Project (AOSP) 4.3 now running on Xperia™ Tablet Z [video]

Just a couple of hours ago, Google released the source code for Android 4.3. And as you can see in the video above, we already have it running on Xperia Tablet Z, even though important functionality is not supported. And as a developer, you can build and flash it yourself as it is available on GitHub.
Update: The AOSP device configuration for Xperia Z and Xperia ZL over at GitHub is now also working for Android 4.3. Read on to get the details!
Android 4.3 is the latest maintenance release of Jelly Bean, and it has some nice new features like support for restricted profiles in the multiuser feature, and Wi-Fi® scan-only mode. You can check out all the news over at Android Developers. And as for Sony’s plans, check out the Sony Xperia News room tomorrow for some initial information on the Android 4.3 software upgrade for Xperia™ devices. And make sure you stay tuned to Developer World, as we soon will post more information about the work we do to get a new software version out to our users.
To get Android 4.3 running on your unlocked device, all you need to do is to head over to the device you’re interested in on GitHub (AOSP for Xperia Z, AOSP for Xperia Tablet Z, or AOSP for Xperia ZL). There you will find all the necessary instructions in the Readme file. However, you should note that there are important functions missing and this is not software suited for daily use. This means that you should only install it if you are an advanced developer. You must also make sure that you understand the consequences of unlocking the boot loader. Feel free to drop us a comment below if you have any questions!

AOSP 4.3 running on Xperia Tablet Z

A few hours after Google released the source code for Android 4.3, we got AOSP 4.3 to run on Xperia Tablet Z (all functionality is not supported). Go to http://developer.sonymobile.com for more information.



https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/device-sony-sgp321

On Android Jelly Bean 4.3…

Hi everyone, a quick note on our software roadmap…

So, Sony’s Jelly Bean 4.2 upgrade for Xperia Z and Xperia ZL is well underway* – next up, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z will start receiving 4.2 from early August.

Yesterday you probably saw Google announce the next version of Jelly Bean (Android 4.3) – we’re already getting stuck in and can confirm we’ll make 4.3 available for: Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia SP and Xperia Z Ultra…

We’re also looking at uplifting some of our other devices running 4.1 direct to 4.3 – we’ll share more info / deets / timings when we can, so be sure to follow @SonyMobileNews for all the latest.

If you fancy learning a little bit more about the technical side of our software development, check out Developer World’s latest piece on how we’re improving and refining our efforts to bring users new Android versions.

On that note, thank you for all the feedback on our Jelly Bean 4.1 rollout for Xperia 2012 products – we’re aware the process hasn’t been as succinct or as timely as you might’ve expected. As part of Developer World’s piece, Fredrik Ekstrand, our Head of Software Product Management, elaborates on some of the reasons for this, but essentially – we’ve heard your frustrations and are constantly improving the way we do things.

If you have any questions, feel free to drop them below.

Ant.

*Software rollouts are a phased process – timings & availability may vary by market / carrier

NTT DOCOMO Unveils 11 New Mobile Devices in 2013 Summer Lineup — Extensive Range Satisfies Diverse User Needs for Innovative Mobility —

NTT DOCOMO, INC., a personalized mobile solutions provider for smarter living, announced today its 2013 summer lineup of 11 models, including nine smartphones, one tablet and one Raku-Raku ("easy-easy") SMART PHONE, for launch in Japan on or after May 17. The new collection meets a broad range of mobile needs for both existing smartphone users and first-time owners seeking enhanced safety and security along with extra-convenient and innovative solutions.

Some of the many attractive features of DOCOMO's new lineup are as follows:

• All models with large-capacity batteries rated at 2,000mAh or more, capable of more than 45 hours of normal browsing, app use and talk time. Five models equipped with batteries over 2,500mAh.
• Four smartphones offering touch-free operation of apps by simply hovering a finger over the screen.
• Two smartphones installed with "docomo Simple UI," an extra-easy user interface for smartphone beginners.
• Nine smartphones and one tablet compatible with NOTTV®, the V-high multimedia broadcasting service in Japan. Live and programmed video recording for NOTTV are offered for the first time.
• One smartphone and one tablet compatible with the high-resolution Full Seg terrestrial digital TV service.
• All models compatible with DOCOMO's XiTM ("crossy") LTE mobile service for a max. downlink of 100Mbps in the 2GHz, 1.5GHz and 800MHz bands.
• All smartphones and one tablet equipped with enhanced quad-core CPUs for maximized enjoyment of mobile games and video content.
• Nine smartphones equipped for Type A/B and FeliCa® NFC standards, of which eight smartphones are compatible with various Type A/B mobile payment services overseas.

The 2013 summer lineup includes the Raku-Raku SMART PHONE2, the new version of the Raku-Raku SMART PHONE launched in August 2012. As a special introductory offer, the "Xi Raku-Raku Pake-hodai" flat-rate packet service costing just 2,980 yen per month will launch with the Raku-Raku SMART PHONE2.

The lineup includes new body colors for two popular feature phones that were launched in the 2012 winter lineup.

Two models have been specially designed to enable easy operation with one hand.

The launch date of each model is listed in the attachment.

In conjunction with the 2013 summer lineup, DOCOMO has reorganized its mobile devices into the following categories: docomo Smartphone, docomo Feature Phone, docomo Tablet, docomo Raku-Raku PHONE and docomo Kids&Juniors.

(Open a PDF file)(Attachment) Selected Features and Specification (PDF format: 49KB)

docomo Smartphone

docomo Tablet

docomo Raku-Raku PHONE

• All devices are under development, and the specifications are subject to change.
• Xi is trademark of NTT DOCOMO, INC.
• Xi is only available to subscribers in Japan.
• NOTTV is a registered trademark of mmbi, Inc.
• FeliCa is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
• Xperia is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Mobile Communications AB.
• AQUOS PHONE and AQUOS PAD are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sharp Corporation.
• MEDIAS is a trademark or registered trademark of NEC CASIO Mobile Communications, Ltd
• ELUGA is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About NTT DOCOMO

NTT DOCOMO provides innovative, convenient and secure mobile services that enable smarter living for each customer. The company serves over 61 million mobile customers in Japan via advanced wireless networks, including a nationwide 3G network and one of the world's first commercial LTE networks. Leveraging its unique capabilities as a mobile operator, DOCOMO is a leading developer of cutting-edge technologies for NFC mobile payments, mobile GPS, mobile TV, intuitive mobile assistance, environmental monitoring, smart grids and much more. Overseas, the company provides technical and operational expertise to eight mobile operators and other partner companies. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. Please visithttp://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/ for more information.

Sony Takes Worldwide Rights To Angry Birds Movie, Will Release It In 2016

Rovio announced feature-film plans for its money-printing game back in December, tapping Despicable Me producer John Cohen as producer. Former Marvel Studios boss David Maisel, who came aboard the gamemaker as a special adviser in June 2011, is now an exec producer on the movie, which Sony Pictures has now landed. The Angry Birds assault includes a 52-episode animated TV series that rolled out worldwide in March. The 3D pic will be the first for Rovio Entertainment, which is producing it in-house. Here’s the official release:

Sony Pictures Entertainment has won the exclusive worldwide distribution rights to the eagerly anticipated Angry Birds animated film, making it one of the most high-profile deals of the year. The 3D film is being developed, produced, and financed by Rovio Entertainment and will be released worldwide by Sony Pictures on July 1, 2016. Several major studios pursued the global film rights in recent weeks, with Sony Pictures Entertainment emerging as the winner.
Michael Lynton, Chairman & CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, Amy Pascal, Co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Mikael Hed, CEO of Rovio Entertainment jointly announced their partnership today. John Cohen and David Maisel – producer of Despicable Me and executive producer of Iron Man, respectively – are both on board for the new Angry Birds feature film. Cohen will serve as producer and Maisel is executive producer.
Commenting on the announcement, Mikael Hed said, “Sony impressed us with their great attitude, determination, and professionalism. They convinced us that we have found the right partners and team to help us market and distribute our first motion picture. Michael, Amy, Jeff Blake, Sony’s marketing and distribution head, and their teams will be the best possible collaborators as we get set to take our franchise to the next level.”
Lynton and Pascal said, “Every studio in town would love to add Angry Birds to their slate. There are few titles out there that bring this kind of excitement, brand awareness and built-in audience to the table. We’re thrilled to be distributing this film and we hope this is just the beginning of what will be a long relationship with Rovio as we look for ways to work on future projects together.”
David Maisel and John Cohen said, “We are very excited to join with Sony Pictures in presenting this movie to the world in 2016 and we will have many more announcements as we begin production in the coming months.”
Angry Birds is one of the world’s biggest entertainment franchises, starting in 2009 with the original mobile game that remains the number one paid app of all time. Angry Birds has expanded rapidly into entertainment, publishing, and licensing to become a beloved international brand.
Angry Birds has been praised for its great value and simple, casual gameplay. Players use a slingshot to launch birds at green pigs in an attempt to get their eggs back, with the game setting the model for what is possible in terms of game development and commercial success. To date, the Angry Birds and Bad Piggies games have been downloaded more than 1.7 billion times across platforms and versions.
The upcoming movie marks Rovio Entertainment’s first foray into feature films, although fans have already been introduced to the Angry Birds world with the weekly Angry Birds Toons animated series. Rovio launched the series in March through its Angry Birds apps as well as on select video-on-demand channel providers, Smart TVs, connected devices, and on select TV networks around the world. Paving the way for a full-length feature film, Angry Birds Toons has been a massive success for Rovio clocking in over 150 million views from the Angry Birds apps alone within the first six weeks.
While known for distributing world renowned motion picture franchises such as Spider-Man, Sony Pictures has been building a strong reputation in contemporary animation through its house production unit, Sony Pictures Animation, and hit films including Hotel Transylvania, The Smurfs, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Surf’s Up, Open Season, and Aardman’s Arthur Christmas and The Pirates! Band of Misfits.

Sony Xperia UL, Codename Gaga Handset Leaks, Features Snapdragon 600 Processor

After Sony Xperia Z, Sony Xperia ZL and Sony Xperia ZR, Sony is definite preparing other devices and one of them is said to be the Sony Xperia UL. The handset above was leaked earlier in China.

According to sources, the Sony Xperia UL is also known as the Gaga, or Lady Gaga. That is just a Codename without any meaning as the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 was known as the Shakira.

From the design and outlook of the Sony Xperia UL, it is similar like the Sony Xperia ZR that was announced a few days ago. However, the device is powerful than the Sony Xperia ZR and Sony Xperia Z.

Chinese sources mentioned that the Sony Xperia UL set to feature Snapdragon 600 processor, 1080p FHD display, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory. Isn’t too late for Sony to introduce the Snapdragon 600 device?

From my point of view, the Sony Xperia UL might not be the official name of the device as Sony might choose for better and easy remember the name.

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1080p Xiaolong 600 quad-core Xperia UL

 Although Sony has just released its first quad-core machine Xperia Z, but it has not slowed down the pace of research and development of new machine. Equipped with a more powerful processor, the Xperia UL have frequently been exposed, this phone will also be an upgraded version of the Xperia Z.

Recently, the foreign site, the Xperia UL latest spy photos exposed out, let us see its true face.

 
Sony Xperia UL Spy Shots

From the looks of it, this Xperia UL and recently released ZR appearance similar. But the news that the this phone will be powered by Qualcomm Xiaolong 600 quad-core processor, and a built-in 2GB of memory to run, and 32GB storage body.

The Sony Xperia UL latest spy photos

Also worth mentioning is that the Xperia UL will also use, the battery capacity will be 2300mAh removable battery design. However, time to market and other news about this phone has not yet been informed that the phone will also continue to focus this phone News, so stay tuned.