Sony will update Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z to KitKat in May

It seems that the Xperia Z series users will be getting the Android 4.4 update soon, Sony has just confirmed that the update will hit Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z in May through the product software overview pages.



The devices will receive the update in May but we do not have exact release date, expect the update will start rolling out by the end of May.

Here's the official change log of the upcoming KitKat update:

- Google’s Android 4.4; KitKat as standard – bringing performance & UI optimisation… We’ve added our tweaked Status Bar and Quick Settings… now more intuitive and customisable (and pretty easy on the eye)… cleaned up to ensure you only get the notifications you really need
- If you’ve got a Sony PlayStation 4, you might recognize our new user interface – we’ve added the same sleek launch animation and livewallpaper across the lock and home screens
- 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, TrackID TV, Sony Select, Smart Social Camera and…
- 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, better download speeds, and more!

- Our unique custom interface experience: “Xperia Themes”, with downloadable UI packs from Sony Select – skin up to 280 assets across your Xperia smartphone with a variety of styles, and more to follow soon…

Be sure to stay tuned as we will update you when the firmware is rolled out.

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