By Ryan Inoyori | January 29, 2014 4:43 PM EST
Sony has released a glimpse of what Xperia users may
expect on the official Android 4.4 and 4.4.2 KitKat update
coming to Xperia Z series, SP, T, TX and V this year. Most
of these features are based on Xperia Sirius and Z1,
including new camera modes, two UI and new battery
managers.
Xperia Home UI
Sony Sirius user interface leaked featuring two types:
Xperia and Simple home for those adapted and new users.
Also, icons have changed inside and out, including the
settings menu and battery icon. Sirius' new UI also allows
personalization options for notifications and status bar
icons at your heart's desire.
Camera Updates
On Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, Sony included Smart Social apps
which include brand new UI and various selection of camera
modes. Xperia Z1, Z Ultra Z and other members of Z series
may receive some exclusive camera features from Sirius
such as TimeShift video, Background defocus and more.
Smart Apps
Small apps have been updated with new looks. Close All
button becomes a native part of Recent Apps section and
new features such as Smart Backlight controls which acts
like Smart Stay of Samsung. Moreover, white balance app,
smart call handling, double tap to wake up and answering
machine may become a part of the Android 4.4.2 software
update.
Better Sound Support
Xperia Sirius features new sound menu options with support
for audio accessories and high resolution audio via USB.
The upcoming smartphone also features S-Force audio
engine on top of Clear Audio and xLOUD engines of most
Xperia devices.
Xperia Themes
If you like personalization, you may combine the
customization options in the notifications and status bars
plus the My Xperia Themes and new wallpapers for more
scheme design. As of now, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean only
supports My Xperia Themes, no further customizations yet.
Improved Battery Management
Sony upgrades power management even further on Android
KitKat based on Xperia Sirius. In addition to STAMINA
mode, Low-battery mode and Location-based Wi-Fi, you'll
get Queue background data which save battery life by
sending background data at set intervals. In this way,
whether connected to the Internet via mobile or Wi-Fi, you
can control data syncing better to save more power.
Xperia Z series is expected to get Android KitKat this year
while Xperia SP, T, TX and V may have to wait a little longer
due to an upcoming Android 4.3 update rolling out from end
of January to early February.
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