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 ion for AT&T receives Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich software update

Sony is now rolling out the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich  update for the Sony Xperia ion for AT&T. You can download the update using the Sony PC Companion software. The device will receive Android 4.0.4 with software version 6.1.c.1.105 on the LT28AT model.

[Comparison] Sony Xperia ion vs. LG Nitro HD

The Sony Xperia ion is making a name for itself on the AT&T device lineup but how does it stack up  against the LG Nitro HD? Watch the following video comparison between the Sony Xperia ion and LG Nitro HD and see which device you prefer.

[Comparison] Sony Xperia ion vs. Samsung Galaxy S III

The Samsung Galaxy S III and the Sony Xperia ion are two high end LTE enabled handsets on AT&T. Both are flagships in their own right and choosing between them may not be easy.

So take a look at the following video comparison to get a clearer idea which device stands out between the two.

Sony Xperia ion for AT&T - Video Review

The Sony Xperia ion runs Android Gingerbread and first device from Sony without the Ericsson brand to feature  LTE connectivity. The device features a 4.55 inch touch display, 16GB of internal storage, 12 megapixel camera and powered by a 1.5GHz processor with 1GB of RAM.

Check out the video review of the Sony Xperia ion for AT&T which follows:

Sony Xperia ion - Hands On Video

The Sony Xperia ion features a 4.55 inch touchscreen display, 16GB of internal storage, 12MP camera and powered by a 1.5GHz processor with 1GB of RAM. The ion is the first LTE smartphone from Sony.

Check out the following hands on video with the Sony Xperia ion.