Sony Xperia S and SL are getting a new firmware update to remove bugs from 1080p video recording and offers improved performance.
According to leaked screenshots, Sony is working on a new firmware update for its Xperia S and Xperia SL smartphones. The update is expected to work on the volume and HD video recording bugs and will offer performance improvements.
Sony had released an update on the Xperia S and SL in May, build number 6.2.B.1.96 but many users experienced some issues with their devices after the update. Now according to leaks on the Xperia Blog, a new 6.20B.1.96 build based on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS is expected to be released by the end of the month. Apart from fixing bugs the new firmware also launches Google Now with a long press on the Home key.
The Sony Xperia SL is the successor to the Sony Xperia S launched last year. The main difference between the devices is that the Sony Xperia SL was powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core processor instead of the 1.5GHz processor on the Xperia S, and came with Android ICS out-of the box rather than Gingerbread.
The Xperia SL handset boasts of a 4.3-inch display with 1280 x 720 pixels display resolution. It is powered by a dual-core 1.7GHz processor with 1GB of RAM. Featuring 32GB of built-in storage, the smartphone runs on Google Android 4.0.4 ICS OS and features a 12MP rear camera with an LED flash and 1080p video recording. It also has a 1.3 MP front camera and offers NFC and Bluetooth connectivity.
The Sony Xperia S runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM. It has a 4.3-inch LED display with 1280 x 720 pixels display resolution. The Xperia S supports a 12MP camera with 1080p videos and has a front camera for video calling.
Source: Think Digit
