Sony rolls out Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z

     Sony rolls out Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z

The company announced the news via the Sony Mobile Blog and also noted that the update is now rolling out, though as usual, the timing and availability of the update for the four Xperia devices will vary by market and mobile carrier.

For Sony Xperia Tablet Z, the company announced addition of 'Restricted Profiles', which will offer users option to create isolated, secure spaces with individual local storage, homescreen, widgets and settings. In addition, Sony has also announced the addition of custom interface experience called 'Xperia Themes', with downloadable UI packs from Sony Select.

Official changelog by Sony

1. Google’s Android 4.3; Jelly Bean as standard – bringing Project Butter performance & UI optimisation and a smoother graphical experience
2. Launched with Xperia Z1, we’re now bringing Sony’s Smart Social Camera to these devices – our signature camera experience, that lets you download, access and enjoy “Xperia camera apps” directly from within the viewfinder
3. We’re also uplifting Sony’s entire native app portfolio to the latest versions – bringing tweaked / improved / current experiences for (to name but a few): Messaging, MyXperia, Smart Connect, Small apps, TrackID, Sony Select and…
4. Sony’s Media apps: WALKMAN, Album and Movies, with Sony Entertainment Network cloud service integration* – a more converged and full Sony entertainment experience – Sony Entertainment Network & PlayMemories integration with a more intuitive UI, offering seamless access to both local and cloud content
5. The launch of our unique custom interface experience: “Xperia Themes”, with downloadable UI packs from Sony Select – more on this soon…
6. The latest Android security enhancements, matched with Sony’s mobile enterprise solution: Xperia in Business
7. Battery STAMINA Mode – updated version of Sony’s power management app, now withrefreshed interface and more smart options for prolonging battery life
8. Increased user control for Xperia Tablet Z, with “Restricted Profiles”; option to createisolated, secure spaces with individual local storage, home screens, widgets and settings

         Sony has also revealed that the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for more Xperia smartphones is around the corner and the company will announce it soon.