Last year's £1,300 Xperia 1 VI just got its penultimate Android OS update

The Sony Xperia 1 VI was one of the more expensive flagship phones of 2024. And it's now getting its penultimate Android upgrade.

Android 16 update is now available for these Sony phones

This year, Sony beat many popular brands, including OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, to become one of the first brands to ...
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Sony Xperia 1 VII gets Android 16 before most of its competitors

The Xperia 1 VII originally shipped with Android 15. Now, firmware version 71.1.A.2.68 brings Android 16 to the device in a 1.1GB download. The rollout began in Europe and is available through the ...

Android 16 rolls out for Sony Xperia 1 VI and 10 VI — here’s what’s new

The Settings menu has been reorganized with renamed items and new sections, including a dedicated “Modes” feature.
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Sony Pushes Android 16 to Xperia 1 VII, Leaves Security in August

The Sony Xperia 1 VII is now receiving the Android 16 update, following earlier launch issues that briefly halted sales. The new firmware, version 71.1.A.2.68, is rolling out in Europe with a 1.13GB ...