HTC rolls out the Android 4.2.2 update for the HTC One in Europe

HTC has started rolling out the Android 4.2.2 update of their 2013 flagship smartphone in some European countries. This is great news for HTC users because the company announced the update only a few days ago and then made it into reality that quickly. According to Android Central, the update is being rolled out in Europe to 4G versions of the device which is a 417MB update. These European countries are said to be the Scandinavian countries of Sweden, Finland, and Norway. According to the same report, it seems the update is still yet to break into light in the UK. For now, it is only in those countries were the update is being seen. 

Sony Mobile unveiled their very first phablet device - The Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Sony Mobile's first and entrance into the world of phablets has begun with their announcement of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra. Samsung simply just cannot take all of the market on that segment right? HTC has their own phablet so it is Sony's time. The Xperia Z Ultra follows the design aesthetics of the Xperia Z and like the Z this phablet is also water proof. It has an IP rating of 55/58. Sony is scheduled to launch this Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 powered Android running phablet globally by Q3 of 2013.

Sony Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update started rolling out to select countries

According to a report, the Sony Xperia Z is finally getting its Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update in select regions of this world. Hong Kong and Spain has started receiving the update and those are phones that are generic (which I believe means an unlocked non-carrier Xperia Z). The update is not via OTA so people who own the device needs their PCs and their PC Companion in order to get the update. Xperia Zs with carrier customizations (those bought via a carrier contract) in the Czech Republic, Austria, and The Netherlands have also been reported to have started rolling out. In Taiwan, generic Xperia Zs are also getting the same update.

 

Huawei announced the world's thinnest smartphone - the Huawei Ascend P6

Huawei has announced the world's thinnest smartphone and has done that with an elegant design. Dubbed as the Huawei Ascend P6, this Android powered smartphone is only 6.18mm thick and that goes all throughout the chassis. The smartphone will be available in China by this month and Europe will be getting it by July.  With regards to pricing though we do not have anything about that. Anyway, the device runs on the latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and sports a quad-core processor. Head over the break to check out its specs.

HTC announced the HTC Desire 200 a low-end Android smartphone

HTC has made the Desire 200 official. This little, HTC's smallest smartphone to date, has been circling the rumor mill for weeks. Now they have made it official after they announced the HTC Desire 600. Unfortunately though, we do not know what version of Android this smartphone is running on. HTC did not disclose it on their website and on their announcement. With regards to when the device will be available is yet to be known and how much is still a mystery.

Sony Mobile announced the Xperia M and Xperia M Dual

 

Sony Mobile has recently announced another Android smartphone to be added into their Xperia line of devices. This is the Sony Xperia M (it has a dual-sim variant called the Xperia M Dual) which, based on its specs, budget friendly smartphone that runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The Xperia M sports a 4-inch display and is being powered by a 1GHz dual-core CPU. We do not have any information about where the device will first see a store shelf even its price. There should be a carrier out there in the future who will launch this device and start selling it to prospective buyers. Anyway, the specs.

 

The Sony Xperia ZR

This is a bit of a late post and I apologize. This is the Sony Xperia ZR a somewhat improvement to the Xperia SP. The Xperia ZR is the waterproof version of the Xperia SP, if you may. The device allows you to shoot HD videos under water and this has become a trend in Sony Mobile's camp with the announcement of the Xperia Z, their 2013 Android flagship device. The ZR is IP58 certified smartphone that gives it the highest level of water resistance.

 

Acer's first phablet the Acer Liquid S1

 

Acer has announced their first phablet device dubbed as the Acer Iconia Liquid S1. The phablet sports a 5.7" display powered by a quad-core processor. The phablet seems to be the company's first Android 4.2 device, if I am not mistaken. Acer expects the Liquid S1 to be shipped starting Q3 of 2013 in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Ukraine, Russia, the UK, and in Germany. The device has a dual-sim variant which will entirely depend on the market the device will be sold. As for pricing Acer gave it an SRP of 349 euros.