Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call Demo out now

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Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call Demo out now

With the release of THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL later this month, SQUARE ENIX Ltd announced today that fans can now download and enjoy a brand new demo of the game from the Nintendo eShop.

The demo will feature two songs – J-E-N-O-V-A (FINAL FANTASY VII: ADVENT CHILDREN) and Edgar and Sabin’s Theme (FINAL FANTASY VI) that can be replayed up to 30 times. In addition to this, players that download the demo will automatically have more characters unlocked when playing the full game at launch.

Ryse: Son of Rome rises out for the PC on 10th October

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Ryse: Son of Rome rises out for the PC on 10th October

Crytek’s Ryse: Son of Rome comes to PC on October 10th for a recommended retail price of £34.99. Players who pre-order Ryse from participating retailers, including Steam, will also receive an exclusive digital copy of the game’s stirring soundtrack.

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Ryse: Son of Rome comes to PC with 4K resolution support, bringing the game’s award-winning visuals and epic action to life in more spectacular style than ever. The bonus soundtrack offer for those who pre-order means gamers can enjoy Ryse’s critically-acclaimed audio anytime, anywhere, and delve deeper into the tempestuous world of ancient Rome as depicted in Ryse.

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A creative collaboration involving over 200 individuals, the multi-award nominated soundtrack echoes the emotional journey of lead character Marius Titus – from the agony of loss to the brutality of battle, and beyond. Scored by three veteran composers and performed by the Hungarian Studio Orchestra, the soundtrack features 25 tracks and over 50 minutes of original music. A sample track can be freely downloaded from Crytek’s official SoundCloud profile here.

Microsoft announces the Lumia 730 and the 735

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Microsoft announces the Lumia 730 and the 735

Today has announced two phones the Lumia 730 and the Lumia 735, each phone also includes a 4.7-inch HD display, 8GB of storage, a 2,200mAh battery, and a 6.7-megapixel rear snapper with Zeiss optics and a f/1.9 aperture.

With wide-angle, front-facing cameras and a slim, pocketable style, the Lumia 730 Dual SIM and Lumia 735 let people easily capture and share more.

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  • The front-facing, wide-angle, 5-megapixel camera is great for Skype video calls, letting people share more of the world around them or bring more family and friends into a call.
  • With an offer for a free, three-month Skype Unlimited World[1] subscription, it’s easier than ever to have an international voice call with friends and family on their mobile and landline phones, right from the Lumia 730 or Lumia 735.
  • Plus, with the integration of one-tap Skype video call access during voice calls, people have even more ways to share their stories, no matter where they are.

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Lumia 730 Dual SIM and Lumia 735 will also begin rolling out globally this month, featuring a 2220 mAh battery, 8 GB of internal storage and 15 GB of free OneDrive storage. The Lumia 730 Dual SIM will be priced around €199 before taxes and subsidies, while the Lumia 735 with LTE/4G and wireless charging support will be priced around €219 before taxes and subsidies.

Microsoft shows off the Nokia Lumia 830 at IFA

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Microsoft shows off the Nokia Lumia 830 at IFA

Today Microsoft announced at this year IFA in Berlin, the Nokia Lumia 830 which runs the latest Windows Phone 8.1 operating system, bringing imaging technology to more affordable price levels.

Lumia 830 will begin rolling out globally this month, priced around €330 before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia Lumai 830

Powered by a Snapdragon 400 1.2Ghz chip and 1GB of RAM, the Windows Phone 8.1 device features a 5-inch screen, 16GB of internal storage and microSD support.

Other hardware features include a 2200mAh battery, wireless charging, and NFC support. Customers will also receive 15GB of free OneDrive storage when they buy the handset.

The Lumia 830 includes a 10-megapixel camera with image optimisation and a range of other software enhancements, including Dynamic Flash.

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Tech Specs

  • Operating system: Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM, 16 GB internal user memory; 15 GB OneDrive cloud storage, micro SD expandable up to 128 GB
  • Display: 5″ HD (1280 x 720), Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass (2.25D), Lumia color profile, wide viewing angle.
  • Processor: 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400
  • Camera: Main camera : 10 MpixPureView with ZEISS optics and OIS, 1080p (Full HD, 1920 x 1080) @ 30 fps; Nokia Camera, Nokia Storyteller, Nokia Creative Studio
  • Size: 139.4 x 70.7 x 8.5 (volumetric) mm, Weight: 150 g
  • Connectivity: USB 2.0, BT 4.0, WLAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, A-GPS and Glonass, 3.5 mm audio connector
  • •Battery: removable 2200 mAh
  • Audio: 3high performance microphones, Nokia Rich Recording with surround sound capture (Dolby 5.1), Uplink noise cancellation for calls, 3.5 mm AV connector

Valiant Hearts: The Great War out now for iOS

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Valiant Hearts: The Great War out now for iOS

Ubisoft announced that Valiant Hearts: The Great War, the puzzle-adventure game set during World War I, is now available to download only on the App Store. The first chapter is available for £2.99, the next 3 chapters are available as separate episodes for £2.49 each, or in a three-episode package for £5.99. All four chapters are available today.

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The mobile version, which is currently available to download on iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch, introduces intuitive controls that have been optimised to give the player a smooth gameplay experience. The puzzle-based gameplay on mobile platforms offers completely rethought touch controls and an immersive way to interact with history. The iOS version also includes detailed historical content and the ability to seamlessly share interesting facts on social media channels.

Valiant Hearts: The Great War is the story of crossed destinies and a broken love in a world torn apart. It gives players the chance to live a touching yet comical adventure which focuses on the journey of four people as they brave the battles and difficulties of the Great War following their faithful canine companion. All of the main characters are inextricably drawn together, and friendship, love, sacrifice and tragedy befall each as they help each other to retain their humanity against the horrors of war.

Pro Rugby Manager 2015 date released

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Pro Rugby Manager 2015 date released

505 Games has today announced the release date for Pro Rugby Manager 2015, coming to  PC and iOS tablet devices, the first game in 10 years to cater for rugby fans who want to experience what it’s like to manage their own rugby union side.

PRM 2015 menu

Pro Rugby Manager 2015 will be available 19th September 2014, both in retail stores and via digital download.

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Developed under license from the biggest rugby union leagues in the world – Aviva Premiership Rugby (England), PRO12 (Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Italy) and TOP14 / PRO D2 (France), Pro Rugby Manager 2015 will give players the opportunity to manage any of the 54 official teams from these leagues.

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Pro Rugby Manager 2015 is being developed by Cyanide Studio

Welcome the HTC Desire 820 in multiple colours

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Welcome the HTC Desire 820 in multiple colours

Today HTC at IFA 14 in Berlin has shown off the brand new super colourful handset, called the HTC Desire 820.

HTC is calling a Double Shot construction technique, the phone features a single unibody design with multiple colours fused into one solid piece.

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The Desire 820 will be available across the world beginning at the end of September, and HTC has offered up no pricing or specific availability details at this point. It’ll be available in Marble White (glossy colour), Tuxedo Grey (matte colour), Santorini White (glossy), Milky-way Grey (glossy), Tangerine White (glossy), Saffron Grey (glossy), Flamingo Grey (glossy), Blue Mist (glossy), and Monarch Orange (glossy).

HTC Desire 820 specs

Component Description
Screen size 5.5 inches
Screen type Pending
Resolution 1280×720 (720p)
Pixel density 267 ppi
SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
Type Octa-core
Speed 1.5 GHz & 1.0 GHz
GPU Pending
RAM 2GB
Storage 16GB
Expansion MicroSD
Camera 13MP
Flash Yes
Front-facer 8MP
Battery 2600 mAh
OS Android 4.4 with HTC Sense 6
Bands Differ by country/carrier
SIM type Nano SIM (dual nano SIM in some markets)
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 + 5GHz)
NFC Pending
Infrared Pending
Sensors Ambient light sensor / proximity sensor / accelerometer
Build Two-tone unibody
Size 157.7×78.74×7.74mm / 155 grams

The handset is also slim and light, at 7.74mm and weighing 155g. Also included with the device is a return of the Dot View case, which featured on the HTC One M8.

The real talking point of the device however is the big 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The highest resolution of just about any smartphone currently available, HTC has packed a ‘live make-up’ function into the phone that will beautify users straight in camera.

On the rear of the device is a f.2.2 13-megapixel camera unit, while inside HTC has crammed a hugely powerful 64-bit octo-core processor from Qualcomm.

Review: Table Top Racing for PS Vita

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Review: Table Top Racing for PS Vita

The people behind Table Top Racing provided me a free copy of the game on the PS Vita for review purposes.  Here is my review.

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The people behind Table Top Racing provided me a free copy of the game on the PS Vita for review purposes.  Here is my review.

Table Top Racing is a racing game, similar to Mario Kart, and is available on IOS and Android.  It is also available for the PS Vita and costs $7.99 in the US.  Here is how the game is described by the developer:

Table Top Racing (TTR) is a fast and furious miniaturised combat racing game that pits all manner of crazy cars and automobiles against each other. Welcome to a world of table top race tracks, over-sized obstacles and insane power-ups. TTR might be miniature but don’t be fooled by its size! This little combat racer will knock your giant socks off!

If you’re a Micro Machines or Mario Kart fan – TTR is for you! Challenge yourself to the carnage of 4 player online multiplayer and make your mark on the Global Ranking Boards. Win coins, upgrade vehicles and race in over 30 Special Events.

The Cars are bonkers, the competition fierce and the action relentless. Think you can handle the on-track madness? Well get ready for some white knuckle racing!

Here is a trailer that shows some of the gameplay:

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Now that you know what the game is supposed to be like, let’s dive in.

Gameplay

Table Top Racing is reminiscent of Mario Kart on the Wii U; you race around a course in different vehicles, upgrading them as you earn points, and using weapons to fry opponents and ensure the win.  You start out in an ice cream truck; winning races gets you points that you use to purchase upgrades, such as handling improvements and weapons to use during races. I graduated to a micro-bus in later levels, spending my points winnings on upgraded vehicles and vehicle characteristics: Speed, Grip, Acceleration, Armor and Turbo, as illustrated with this screen shot.

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You must earn upgrades in order to be able to win some of the later races, but  had no issues with the lower levels in playing with what comes with the $7.99 purchase price and what I managed to earn winning races.

The graphics reminded me of playing with Matchbox cars on my parent’s furniture as a kid, and I enjoyed the tracks laid out across kitchen tables.  This game takes full advantage of the PS Vita graphics capability, delivering smooth action frames and detailed environments.

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Since Table Top Racing is a port and is also available on Android and IOS, it does not take advantage of the accelerometer that is available on the PS Vita, and that is a drawback.  However, using buttons and the analog joysticks on the Vita to turn and accelerate was easy and provided fun gameplay, and the rear touchpad can be used to provide a look in the rear view mirror.

Completing a race, Table Top Racing gives you feedback on how you did and how many points you earned.  Depending on the race, you might be asked to win outright, or not to finish last, among other goals…achieving those goals sets you up to win the points that you need to upgrade your vehicle and continue the fun.

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There are 8 race tracks, 17 upgradeable cars, 6 gameplay modes and a fun 4-car online race mode exclusive to the PS Vita.  In fact, the publisher states that this game is best played on the PS Vita due to better graphics performance and the enhanced rear touchpad controls.

Check out these screenshots!

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Overall Evaluation

Table Top Racing for PS Vita is a fun port, well worth the $7.99 price.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Multiplayer Deep Dive Trailer

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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – Multiplayer Deep Dive Trailer

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Multiplayer is set to deliver one of the most game changing experiences in franchise history so far.

Take a closer look at some of the new Multiplayer features, including exoskeleton movement, customization, maps, and modes.

New Lenovo Tablet and Gaming PC at IFA

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New Lenovo Tablet and Gaming PC at IFA

Today Lenovo announced at the IFA 2014 in Berlin an expanded portfolio of tablets and PCs that gives consumers more options for tablets that fit their mobile lifestyle as well as choices of dedicated gaming PCs. The new lineup kicks off with the TAB S8, Lenovo’s first Intel-powered Android tablet. Lenovo also announced two new high-performance gaming PCs: the Y70 Touch, Lenovo’s first 17-inch touch laptop with the latest processor and graphics technology for HD gaming, and the ERAZER X310, Lenovo’s latest affordable desktop gaming PCs.

TAB S8: Combines Android Experience with Intel Performance

Lenovo created the TAB S8 for consumers who are looking for a stylish, slim and affordable Android tablet starting at just £149. At 8-inches, the TAB S8’s 1920×1200 infinity screen is sharper than FHD, while the One Glass Solution touch-panel technology provides a crystal clear viewing experience. The tablet’s ultra-slim bezel seamlessly merges the screen with the dark front panel, giving the TAB S8 a sleek, clean look. The front panel also features a 1.6-megapixel HD camera for easy video chatting. Turn the TAB S8 around to reveal an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera. The wide aperture f2.2 lens snaps sharp photos, even in low light. Pre-installed apps, like SHAREit, allow for easy and safe photo and file sharing.

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Engineered to give users the most from their mobile device without sacrificing portability, the Lenovo TAB S8 marks Lenovo’s first 8-inch Android tablet powered by an Intel processor. Available with the Intel Atom Z3745 Processor with Intel® Burst Performance Technology, the TAB S8 dynamically matches processing power to the task at hand in order to maximize battery life without compromising speed in a thin and light design. The TAB S8 is just 0.65 pounds and 0.31 inches thin, nearly as thin as a standard pencil.

Additional features include optional high-speed LTE (4G) connectivity (based on Intel® XMMTM 7160) and Wi-Fi for data connectivity, up to seven hours of battery life to keep users cord-free, and 64-bit technology compatibility. The TAB S8 runs Android 4.4 KitKat, includes 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, Bluetooth 4.0 and Dolby-enhanced dual front speakers. Colors vary by region and include ebony, canary yellow, pearl white and midnight blue.

Y70 Touch: Extreme Performance for HD Gaming

The Lenovo Y70 Touch comes with an up to 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor and powerful NVIDIA GTX graphics, making it ideal for heavy entertainment use and HD gaming. At 17 inches, the Y70 Touch is Lenovo’s largest touchscreen laptop, opening up a whole new level of interaction for video editing, social sharing and gaming.

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The Y70 delivers a fantastic audio and visual experience, with a FHD display that brings movies and games to life with enhanced colour, clarity and resolution. Its JBL-designed stereo speakers and subwoofer paired with Dolby Advanced Audio provide a totally immersive audio experience rarely found on a laptop. The backlit keyboard glows in dimly lit environments, adding to the overall visual experience.

At under 7.5 pounds, the Y70 Touch is thinner and lighter than most other laptops in its class thanks to the included external optical disc drive that supports both DVD and Blu-ray. The Y70 Touch also features up to five hours of battery life and customizable memory and storage options, with up to 16GB DDR3L and 1TB of SSHD storage or 512GB SSD storage.

Z50-75: Thin and Light, Optimized for Gaming

The stylish Lenovo Z50-75 laptop provides a full gaming experience for on-the-go at a stunning price point. At 2.5 cm thin, it features an AMD FX-quadcore processor, R7-M260DX 2GB graphics and groundbreaking graphics API that allows games and applications to utilize the CPU and GPU more efficiently thus improving performance up to 60%. Equipped with gorgeous 15.6 inch FHD 1920X1080 display, up to 16GB DDR3L memory, large storage options up to 1TB HDD or 1TB SSHD, and Stereo speakers with Dolby Home Theater, the Z50-75 offers users a fantastic gaming experience.

The new Z50-75 comes bundled with two free games offering among a selection of AAA titles like “Thief” and “Darksiders” that buyers can download through a dedicated website using a unique code. This promotion is available in EMEA only and valid until 31st March.

ERAZER X310 Smooth, Immersive Gaming with Design Flare

The Lenovo ERAZER X310 is the latest addition to Lenovo’s line of affordable gaming desktop PCs. To keep users in the action, the ERAZER X310 features discrete NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics, a quad-core processor and up to 2TB of SSHD or 256GB SSD high-speed storage. The combined power and speed allows users to play the most intense games seamlessly without lag. The ERAZER X310 boosts the gaming experience with immersive audio featuring 7.1 channel sound support and Dolby enhancements.

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The newly designed chassis features front LED lighting and a futuristic profile that mimics the smooth lines of a knight’s armour. The front panel also features a one-touch port cover for easy access and a hidden air vent that keeps the device cool when the gaming heats up.

Other features include up to 32GB DDR3 memory, four USB 3.0 ports and always-on USB charging port for enhanced connectivity.

“Our latest consumer tablet and PCs give consumers even more choice so they can select the right device that fits best into their mobile lifestyle,” said Jeff Meredith, vice president, marketing, Mobile Business Group, Lenovo. “From the super mobile TAB S8 tablet to the Y70 and ERAZER X310 gaming PC, we’ve optimized each one to meet the diverse needs of customers.”

With Lenovo’s Tab S8 tablet powered by an Intel Atom Processor, consumers have the freedom to experience seamless, powerful performance with great battery life. They can enjoy the content they want on this new Intel-based tablet, such as games or videos,” said Erik Reid, vice president of Intel Mobile and Communications Group and general manager of the Tablet Business Unit.

Pricing and Availability

The Lenovo TAB S8 will be available beginning in September with models starting at £149 via major retailers and http://www.lenovo.com/uk/en/.

The Lenovo Y70 Touch will be available beginning in September with models starting at £999.99 via major retailers and http://www.lenovo.com/uk/en/.

The Lenovo Z50-75 with two free games offer will be available beginning in September with models starting at £399.99.

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

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Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

With the new Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, it gives you a slim, light and waterproof tablet that’s going to be perfect for browsing in the bath with an IP65/68 rating.

The Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is only 6.4mm thick and weighs only 270g, so should be easy to heft with one hand. It measures 213.4 x 123.6 x 6.4mm.

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It features the Xperia Z design, giving you something that’s high quality and minimalist, with stainless steel corners and a tempered glass front.

There’s an 8-inch Triluminos display on the front, enhanced with Sony’s Live Colour LED, with a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution. That gives you a pixel density of 275ppi, which won’t give you the detail of common rivals like the iPad mini with Retina display or the Samsung Galaxy Tab S.

There is plenty of power, however, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core chipset clocked at 2.5GHz and 3GB of RAM. There’s 16GB of internal storage, that can be expanded by up to 128GB via microSD.

Making a departure from the rest of the Z3 family, there Z3 Tablet Compact comes with an 8.1-megapixel camera on the rear and lacks the 4K video capture that the smartphone cousins offer.

The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact will be available in black or white, with both LTE and Wi-Fi only versions, There’s no word on pricing available from autumn 2014.

Bad Blood DLC coming to Watch Dogs this month

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Bad Blood DLC coming to Watch Dogs this month

Ubisoft announced that Watch_Dogs Bad Blood, a new downloadable piece of content for Watch_Dogs, will release on 23rd September for season pass holders and 30th September for all other players.

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Watch_Dogs Bad Blood features an all new story campaign starring T-Bone, the brilliant and eccentric hacker players first met in Watch_Dogs, who is now playable for the first time. The campaign explores T-Bone’s story through 10 new missions set in new locations throughout Chicago. Shortly after the events of Watch_Dogs, Raymond “T-Bone” Kenney infiltrates Blume one last time to plant a false trail in their system. Before he can disappear from the grid, he receives a panicked phone call from Tobias Frewer, a former colleague from Blume’s ctOS prototype days, who’s in desperate need of help. Putting his own escape at risk, T-Bone decides to help, but quickly realises the details of his old friend’s story aren’t adding up.

Watch_Dogs Bad Blood also grants players access to “Street Sweep” contracts, a dynamic new system of side missions that offers players endless hours of challenges. All Street Sweep contracts are playable in co-op mode (friend or public sessions), a first for Watch_Dogs, allowing two players to work together to combat Chicago’s criminal groups. The popular online ‘Hacking’ and ‘Tailing’ modes as well as the ctOS Companion App are also fully playable as T-Bone in Watch_Dogs Bad Blood.

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In addition, Watch_Dogs Bad Blood features exclusive weapons, perks and outfits, including the remote-controlled car “Eugene,” T-Bone’s latest creation that can be upgraded with both offensive and defensive perks.

Sony announces the Xperia E3

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Sony announces the Xperia E3

Today presents Sony’s Xperia E3, with the Xperia E3 its ultra-fast performance and 4G connection also allows consumers to experience all its features in full throttle. With a quality flagship design body to complement, Xperia E3 is the ultimate smartphone for young consumers, without an expensive price tag.

Calum MacDougall, Director of Product Marketing Programme, at Sony Mobile Communications said: “We’re pleased to introduce Xperia E3, a handset that matches form with function at an affordable price point. E3 combines fast performance with impressive features, all wrapped in our flagship Z series design that you can be proud to show off.”

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Stunning looks that never get old

Sharing the same design style as Sony’s new flagship Z3 series smartphones, Xperia E3 is crafted and makes a style statement right out of the box. Being both slim and lightweight, E3 is conveniently designed for easy use with just one hand, meaning that all of your multi-tasking issues are eliminated. Xperia E3 also enables you to express your individual style, as it is available in a range of striking, standout colours including white, black, lime, and copper (colours may vary by market).

  • Android operating system
  • 4.3″ touchscreen
  • 1GB RAM
  • 4GB internal memory
  • Dual SIM capability
  • MicroSD memory card
  • 2300mAh battery
  • 5 megapixel camera
  • Quad-core processor

 

Attention-grabbing features, designed to distinguish you from the crowd

Every detail of Xperia E3 is made to set you apart, and it incorporates cutting-edge technology and exclusive features from our Z series for continuous fun experiences.

The 5 megapixel camera with HDR allows you to capture stunning photos even with back light and to record HD videos.  Creative camera apps such as Timeshift burst take your photos beyond the same old, tired filters. Download new AR fun to mix reality with 3D effects that change as you move the camera. Share your videos live to Facebook via theSocial live app or to YouTube via the Live on YouTube – by Xperia app.

Taking the power of control to the next level, E3’s ’shake to start’ app lets you customise shortcuts to any app. With a simple flick of the wrist you can launch or open Facebook, making accessing your favourite apps easier than ever. The ‘shake to start’ app allows you to control your phone – and impress friends – in all new ways.

Xperia E3 features the advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon400 processor with quad-core 1.2 GHz CPUs and 4G LTE capabilities allowing you to load all your movies, music and games instantly without any irritating interruptions.

Experience all of this stunning entertainment on Xperia E3’s generous 4.5” display with Sony’s leading TV technology and IPS for wide viewing angles, while its long-lasting 2330 mAh battery with Battery STAMINA Mode keeps the smartphone going for 14% longer usage, so you can keep the fun streaming in.

For added flexibility, E3 is also available in a dual SIM variant. Sony’s dual SIM management technology means that users can keep both SIMs active and never miss a call, even when talking on one of them.

Xperia E3 will launch globally from autumn 2014. No pricing out date yet most likely around £150 price.

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact announced

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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact announced

With the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact could be the pocketable phone you’ve all been waiting for. The Z3 Compact brings you the power of the flagship Z3, but with a 4.6-inch display.

That smaller display means a device that fits more naturally into the hand than the larger brother the Z3, with a body that’s 8.6mm thick and a weight of only 129g.

The Xperia Z3 design is close to that of the Z1 Compact launched in 2013, but it’s now slimmer and lighter, with an edge that Sony is calling the “liquid reflection frame”. The liquid frame holds the tempered glass front and back panels in place, for that Xperia Z design.

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The Xperia Z3 Compact is waterproof with an IP65/68 rating, so you will be ok in the UK lovely rain or underwater.

  • Android 4.4 operating system
  • 20.7 megapixel camera
  • IP rating
  • Powerful 2.5GHz quad-core processor
  • 4.6″ HD display
  • 2GB RAm
  • 16GB internal storage
  • MHL 3.0
  • Stereo speakers
  • 8.65mm thin

 

At the back of the device is the 20.7 megapixel camera, with Sony’s Exmor RS sensor and Sony G lens, along with SteadyShot stabilisation. Its has 4K video capture, and ISO 12800 for really low light shots.

Under the skin is a 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset with 3GB of RAM. You’ll get 16GB of internal storage with the option of expanding by a further 128GB via microSD.

The display measures 4.6-inches, but comes with a 1280 x 720 pixel resolution, which gives you 319ppi.

The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact will be available in 3 colours SIM free, Black, White and Red with Green available as an exclusive to a network provider.

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