Android 4.4 KitKat rolled out for Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z

Today Sony mobile has announched the update of the Android 4.4 KitKat for the Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact smartphone.The new firmware rollout starts right now for all three smartphones, but the process is gradual so it might take some time before the update notification pops up on your phone.

• 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…

Sony also has announced development of Android 4.4 KitKat for Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia Tablet Z and Xperia ZR started but updated will be available those devices in May or June this year.

Sony also said that they will make Android 4.4 KitKat for Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia E1 and Xperia M2 but no word for availability and features.
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Android 4.4 KitKat rolled out for Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z