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Android 4.4 KitKat has been washing across Sony’s Xperia lineup like a tidal bore of late, and the maker has a little hump day surprise lined up for three extra smartphones, with plenty more en route.
Sony Mobile today announced the release of an Android 4.4 KitKat software upgrade for the company’s Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact smartphones, lastly delivering the current and tastiest taste of Google’s mobile OS to this day.
Although Sony notes “timing & accessibility may differ by market & carrier,” the KitKat release is at least officially official as of Wednesday, and promises to bring a host of improvements to Xperia owners.
The changes range from tweaked Status Bar and Quick Settings in addition to a user interface echoing that of the new PlayStation 4 and updates to all Sony’s built-in apps, including the WALKMAN and Album and Movies apps with Sony Home entertainment Network cloud integration.
A tasty treat
Sony smartphone fans will likewise will able to dress up their Z Ultra, Z1 or Z1 Compact with new downloadable Xperia Themes, which can fix up the interface with upwards of 280 fresh possessions in a variety of styles.
And that’s not all: Sony has likewise dedicated to 2nd quarter KitKat updates for Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia Tablet Z and Xperia ZR devices, along with future Android 4.4 strategies for Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia E1 and Xperia M2 models. (Whew!)
In a separate statement today, Motorola also provided excellent information for its Moto X consumers on the AT&T network in the US, with the rollout of Android 4.4.2 KitKat as an over-the-air update.
Once updated, AT&T Moto X owners will take pleasure in the capability to print files or pictures, enhanced battery life, the end of email sync delays and a repair for a bug triggering information connectivity concerns when strolling outside of the US.