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Sony's new phone boasts a 3D camera, should Kiwis care?

Sony Mobile's new Xperia XZ1 hits New Zealand, offering groundbreaking 3D scanning technology. Will this feature capture Kiwi interest?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

Sony's Xperia XZ1 joins the smartphone war for Christmas

Sony Mobile introduces Xperia XZ1 with Motion Eye camera, 3D scanning technology, HDR display and Hi-Resolution Audio.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017

Sony

Sony's Xperia XZ Premium lands in NZ and it's not cheap

Consumers can get their hands on the Xperia XZ Premium in 'luminous chrome' for the low, low price of $1,200...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017

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Sony Mobile announces NZ availability of new phone - with a mother of a camera

First revealed earlier this year, one of the main talking points of the Xperia XA1 has been its high-end rear camera specs including a 23MP sensor.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2017

Sony

Sony Xperia Z5 series comes to NZ

Sony's cutting-edge Xperia Z5 hits NZ shelves next week, offering a top-tier camera and two-day battery life, says Sony Mobile's Featherstone.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Oct 2015

Sony Computer Entertainment

Sony targets mid-range market with Xperia M4 Aqua

Sony dives into mid-range waters with the Xperia M4 Aqua, featuring top-end camera and two-day battery life at an affordable price.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015

Sony

Sony releases the world's slimmest and lightest waterproof compact tablet

Sony's latest marvel, the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, launches in NZ: the thinnest, lightest, waterproof tablet ever.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2014

Apple

Sony feeds diet of thin tablets to Kiwis

New Xperia Tablet Z will hit New Zealand shelves in over two months, but will the world's thinnest tablet tempt customers?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2013

Sony

Sony introduces flagship smartphone

Sony's new flagship Android smartphone, Xperia Z, will be launched in New Zealand in March, boasting impressive features.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2013

Gaming

Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play officially detailed

The first official details are revealed at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. And there are even a few that we didn't already know! Read on for the goods.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Feb 2011

Global Stories

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Sony's Xperia 3D Creator app brings 3D scans of your food (or anything else) to Facebook

Sony's innovative 3D Creator app now lets Xperia users share 3D scans of their food and more directly on Facebook, revolutionising food photography.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Sun, 25th Feb 2018

3D Printing

Sony's 3D Creator brings 3D scanning to the masses

Sony Mobile has launched its 3D Creator software, enabling users use their phones to easily capture faces and objects in 3D.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony Xperia XZ smartphone - sleek, smooth and understated

Sleek, smooth and powerful, the Sony Xperia XZ is understated and the best smartphone camera I've seen to date. It's definitely on my Xmas wishlist.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony M4 Aqua

Aimed at smartphone fans who like the look of Sony's Xperia Z series hardware, but want to avoid selling a kidney to buy an Xperia flagship device.

By Patrick Pilcher • 8 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2015

Unified Communications

Spark launches waterproof phone dock

Spark New Zealand is trialling a shower dock that allows people to take their smartphones with them in the shower.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2015

Unified Communications

Spark gets exclusive Sony Xperia M4 Aqua deal

Spark seizes sole UK rights to Sony's Xperia M4 Aqua, touting its stellar features at a competitive mid-range price.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015

Unified Communications

Spark to offer new Sony Xperia E4 exclusively

Sony Mobile Communications has today announced the arrival of the Xperia E4. Available today, with operator exclusivity through Spark.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Sony Xperia Z3

Sony Xperia Z3 review: A sleek design, enhanced camera, and a battery that won't quit mark Sony's latest as a potent contender in the smartphone arena.

By Patrick Pilcher • 7 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2014