A Sony employee holds a Sony Xperia Z3 and a Sony Smartband Talk during the IFA Electronics show in Berlin September 4, 2014
A Sony employee holds a Sony Xperia Z3 and a Sony Smartband Talk during the IFA Electronics show in Berlin September 4, 2014. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop has been seen running on the Sony Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. The videos features notable changes to the user interface, volume controls and customization options.

Sony Android 5.1.1 Lollipop changes on Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact and Z3 Tablet Compact

Sony Mobile will soon release the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop software update for the Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact. Certification board PTCRB certified the new Android OS version on Xperia Z3 smartphone carrying the firmware build number 23.4.A.0.546. Another proof of the upcoming software release is three videos uploaded on YouTube wherein Android 5.1.1 Lollipop runs on Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.

Here are the notable changes from the video demo:

  1. Icon size can now be modified at the Home Screen settings.
  2. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth toggles on Quick Settings now include connectivity options without going to the Settings menu.
  3. Alarm is now added on the sound settings when pressing the volume rockers.
  4. Volume levels of different sound output are now available using the volume rockers.
  5. Improvements on the icons and themes throughout the entire device.

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is not limited to the Sony Xperia Z3 Series and it will soon be released to the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet as well. As of the moment, Sony is focused on the release of Android 5.1 Lollipop among these devices before July 2015 ends. Other eligible devices with chances to receive Android 5.1.1 Lollipop include Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia C3, Xperia Z, Xperia ZR, Xperia ZL, Xperia Z Tablet, Xperia M2 and Xperia M2 Aqua. Sony Xperia models released in 2015 will need to wait a little bit longer to receive the Android 5.1 or 5.1.1 Lollipop update. Here the features of Android 5.1 Lollipop software update:

  • Better customization options on the volume controls and alerts function.
  • New LinkedIn integration on the Calendar app.
  • Improvements to the Camera app that features faster and more accurate Superior Auto mode.
  • Enhancements to the Sony Xperia in Business features.
  • SmartWear integration allowing SmartWatch 3 to be used as a remote camera shutter button.

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