We like the Xperia Z here at CoolSmartphone towers, it looks gorgeous and performs just as well. Dan had one for a while and wrote about it here , we were all jealous. . . . → Read More: Sony Xperia ZR – The Xperia Z’s little brother
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Sony’s ratcheted up its water-resistant device tech a notch with the launch of the Xperia ZR, a new 4.6-inch, 720p Android smartphone that’s waterproof to 1.5 meters (5 feet). Sony boasts that its new device will let you film your snorkeling adventures in full HD quality, with HDR in both video or 13-megapixel stills thanks to the Exmor RS image sensor — there’s also a dedicated camera button like the one on the Xperia ZL . The handset packs a Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core 1.5GH CPU, 2GB RAM, LTE, NFC, Sony’s Walkman album and movie apps and a notable OptiContrast OLED screen with Bravia tech to reduce glare “even in bright sunlight.” There’s no word yet on pricing or availability, but as soon as we hear more, we’ll try to prep you ahead of that next beach-bound holiday . . . → Read More: Sony Xperia ZR announced, allows underwater photography up to five feet of depth (video) It’s a sad fact that, if you choose to go for a traditional “tough” or “rugged” phone, people have often pointed and laughed at you. . . . → Read More: Cat B15 Review Back in February we got a first look at the new tough smartphone from Cat – those people who do the diggers. This, at first glance, seemed to strike the balance between style and ruggedness pretty well. . . . → Read More: The Cat B15 – Can it pass the Coolsmartphone test? More Info Kyocera Torque coming to Sprint’s Direct Connect lineup in March, we go hands-on (video) Kyocera Torque hitting Sprint March 8th, carrying $100 price tag Kyocera teases tissue conduction audio technology for mobile phones at CTIA Sacrificing a smartphone’s thin and sleek form factor with a case is tantamount to sacrilege in some circles. Others feel little comfort venturing outdoors without having their phone wrapped safely in one sleeve or another. . . . → Read More: Kyocera Torque review: a rugged phone delivering superior sound  We’ve seen a handful of rugged Androids in our time, but none are as affordable and as weird as these ones at CES . The backstory here is that a couple of Chinese guys in camouflage gear approached us at our CES stage, and after an awkward conversation, it turned out that they just wanted to show us the three rugged phones they brought all the way from Shenzhen . . . → Read More: Runbo X5 and X3 rugged Android phones moonlight as walkie-talkies, cost just $320  With all the recent leaks of Sony’s upcoming 5-inch Xperia Z, it’s a good thing the smartphone will have a water resistant body, according to the latest one. The formidable device will also sport HDR photo / video capturing capabilities, a “skeleton frame structure” for durability and a so-called Full-HD reality display, according to a fresh leak from Chinese retailer E-price and micro-blogger Weibo . Those go along with specs that Sony inadvertently revealed on its own site a few days ago, including a 1080P display, quad-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB RAM, 13MP Exmor RS-equipped rear cam and Adreno 320 graphics. . . . → Read More: Leaked images point to waterproof ‘skeleton’ structure, HDR video for Sony Xperia Z  Americans who likes the Sony Xperia go’s approach to lifeproof smartphone design won’t have to live vicariously through their overseas friends anymore. Keeping up its recent habit of selling unlocked versions of niche devices, Sony is selling the toughened smartphone in the US as the Xperia advance. . . . → Read More: Sony ships Xperia advance to the US, offers unlocked ruggedness for $300 or less  Those of us picking budget smartphones in the US seldom have the choice of a toughened smartphone, and it’s even more of a challenge when we’re not signed on to one of the top four carriers. US Cellular is offering the cost-conscious a (hardened) olive branch by shipping the Alcatel One Touch Shockwave. Skip past the creaky Android 2.3, 800MHz processor, 3.2-megapixel camera and 3.5-inch, 480 x 320 display — a shock- and water-resistant shell as well as Dragontrail-based glass should keep the smartphone working through most forms of casual abuse . . . → Read More: Alcatel One Touch Shockwave reaches US Cellular, takes your bumps and scrapes for $50  Shortly after leaping through the requisite FCC hoops , Sony’s 1.5GHz Xperia acro S is now on sale to able and willing Americans. . . . → Read More: Sony’s Xperia acro S now on sale in unlocked form for $650 |
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