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MWC 2017: Sony Xperia Touch brings us one step closer to Minority Report

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Sony took to the stage at MWC 2017 to bring a portable projector that turns any surface into an interactive Android display. This short throw laser projector with 13MP is not stuck in the concept stage but a product you’ll soon find on the shelves.

The unassuming metal box has dimensions of just 5.3×5.6×2.7 inches using smartphone hardware and Liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) laser with autofocus having 100 lumens brightness and a 4000:1 contrast ratio. It packs in 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, microSD support for memory expansion, two-way stereo speakers and a built-in battery running on Android Nougat.

The touch controls work with the use of Infared array and 60fps camera. A 23″ display having HD resolution (1366×768) with 10 point multi-touch is projected when the device comes in contact with a surface. So in practice it can be used for a variety of tasks like painting, games, drawing etc. where a small group can participate.

There isn’t much hassle with setting it up either as the device has autofocus, auto rotation and auto keystoning taking care of configuration. All of this comes at a hefty price tag of €1,499. Watch it in action below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlGYgCf5xrM

Sony’s new flagship smartphone is the Xperia XZ

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Sony has unveiled their latest device, the Xperia XZ adding another premium smartphone to their Xperia range. It is the world’s first smartphone with 5-axis stabilisation on the rear camera using triple image sensing technology.

This technology comprises of three main components: Sony original Exmor RS for mobile image sensor, Laser autofocus sensor with distance sensing technology and RGBC-IRi with colour sensing technology. The 23MP rear camera has quick start-up going from standby to capture in 0.6 seconds as soon as the dedicated shutter release button is pressed. Shutter speed and focus controls are also present to finely tune shots. The front camera isn’t left far behind with its super high sensitivity going as high as ISO6400 and 22mm/90 degree wide angle lens making it suitable for low-light and group selfies. Video capture borrows from Sony Handycam camcorders using Steadyshot with Intelligent Active Mode.

Sony has used suitable build quality with Gorilla Glass 4 protecting the screen and a metal back. The fingerprint sensor has been placed on the side of the phone making it easy to reach. The XZ is also IP65/68 certified to resist water splashes.

For a limited period, the device can be pre-booked from 1 October to 10 October at all Sony Center, retail outlets and Amazon India at a special price of Rs.49,990. As a pre-booking offer customers will get SWR30 Smartband Talk worth Rs.8,990 free. Later it will retail for Rs.51,990.

Display: 5.2″ FullHD
CPU: Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
GPU: Adreno 530
Memory: 3GB RAM
Storage: 64GB
Operating System:
Colour: Forest Blue, Mineral Black, Platinum
Size: 146x72x8.1mm
Weight: 161g
Camera: 23MP rear, 13MP front
Battery: 2,900mAh

Sony Xperia XA Ultra debuts in India

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Sony India has launched the Xperia XA Ultra in the country adding to the existing Xperia lineup consisting of X and XA. The device is able to fit a 6″ display into a 5.5″ form factor with the use of a borderless screen.

Billed as a phone for selfie lovers, the 16MP front camera features an Optical image stabilizer and smart selfie flash. A hand shutter feature lets users raise their hand letting the shutter timer start a count-down for selfie lovers to strike the perfect pose. The 21MP rear camera has fast auto-focus optimized for quick launch capabilities allowing users to capture images in a flash. Both the camera modules are equipped with EXMOR-RS sensor to help with low light capture.

For a limited period, customers will get free content from Sony LIV, Hungama Play and Kindle worth Rs.2,000. The XA Ultra will be sold for a price of Rs.29,990 in Sony Centers and major electronic stores across India.

Specifications:
Display: 6″ FHD, 1080p, 367 ppi
CPU: Octa-core 2.0GHz Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10
GPU: Mali-T860MP2
Memory: 3GB RAM
Storage: 16GB (expandable upto 200GB via microSD)
Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Colour: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold
Size: 164x79x8.4mm
Weight: 202g
Camera: 21.5MP rear, 16MP front
Battery: 2,700mAh

Sony announces three Xperia Z5 smartphones – including the world’s first 4K phone

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The “regular” – though we imagine Sony would hate us using that word – Xperia Z5 comes with what the Japanese electronics giant is calling the “best camera in a leading smartphone”, with a brand news Exmor RS 23 megapixel sensor and F2.0 G Lens – the biggest overhaul of the Xperia’s camera tech since the Xperia Z1.

The autofocus is also the fastest you’ll find in a smartphone’s camera, managing an incredible speed of just 0.03 seconds – which is faster than you can blink your eyes.

This should make taking photos in the midst of the action better than ever, with almost no motion blur when you’re snapping fast moving people and objects, as the image below – which was taken by an Xperia Z5 – demonstrates.

The Xperia Z5 also comes with a 5.2-inch 1080p screen and a slim and stylish design that manages to be waterproof to boot and comes with a new fingerprint sensor to easy and securing unlocking.

Compact class

One of the things we loved the most about the Xperia Z3 Compact was that Sony managed to fit in most of the powerful tech of the Xperia Z3 into a smaller body without too much compromise, and with the newly announced Xperia Z5 Compact, it looks like Sony has once again repeated that impressive feat.

So although the Xperia Z5 Compact has a smaller design and a 720p 4.6-inch display, it still features the brilliant camera technology found in the Xperia Z5.

Both handsets also come with a top-of-the-range octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor, though the Z5 Compact comes with 2GB of RAM compared to 3GB in the Xperia Z5.

World's first 4K phone

Perhaps the biggest surprise of Sony’s launch event was the unveiling of the Xperia Z5 Premium. Although we’d heard whispers about the possibility of a third handset, nothing was confirmed until Sony lifted the lid on its ambitious new superphone.

It’s the first ever smartphone with a 4K resolution screen – and the 5.5-inch display is capable of four times the resolution of the standard Xperia Z5.

Any native 4K footage you watch (such as the videos you’ve filmed on the same 4K-capable camera that's also present in the Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact) will look amazing, but the Z5 Premium will also upscale any high definition footage to 4K resolution – so videos from Netflix and YouTube will also look jaw-droppingly gorgeous.

Along with 32GB of internal memory, the Z5 Premium can also handle 200GB microSD memory cards, so you’ll have plenty of space to store your ultra high definition content.

The Xperia Z5 and Z5 compact will launch across the world from October 2015. If you’re after some 4K goodness you’ll have to wait a little longer, with the Xperia Z5 Premium set to release in November 2015.