Sony Xperia T, Xperia TX and Xperia V will not be updated to KitKat

The Sony Xperia T, Xperia TX and the Xperia V were updated to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean way back in February, and owners had some hope that their handsets would get one more update to the realm of Android 4.4 KitKat. Especially since Sony reportedly was "investigating" the possibility of bringing the newer version of Android to the handset. Unfortunately it looks like the trio will not be updated past Jelly Bean.

Sony Xperia T, Xperia TX and Xperia V receive Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update

We recently saw the Android 4.3 update released for the Sony Xperia SP. Now the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean software update is being rolled out to Sony's Xperia T, Xperia TX and Xperia V.

Sony to release Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for 2012 Xperias by Q2 2013

Sony has confirmed that they will be releasing the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for their 2012 Xperia lineup by the first half of 2013. The Sony Xperia T, Sony Xperia TX and the Sony Xperia V will reportedly receive the Jelly Bean update as early as the first quarter.

This will be followed by updates to the Sony Xperia S, Sony Xperia Acro S, Sony Xperia Ion, Sony Xperia P, Sony Xperia Go and Sony Xperia J. However Sony has still to reveal a time frame for these devices to get Android 4.1.

Sony Xperia V will feature ‘Sensor-on-Lens’ for thinner display

Sony has announced a new ‘sensor-on-lens’ technology which they will debut on the Sony Xperia V. This technology removed an additional layer of glass and integrates the sensors onto the top layer. resulting in thinner and lighter devices.


By using this technology users feel like they are touching images directly instead of interacting with glass. It also reduces haze and increases luminance.