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Sony updates Xperia phones with Android 17; Xiaomi launches foldable rival

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Sony has begun rolling out its Android 17 operating system update to select Xperia phones, introducing features like Desktop mode and enhanced camera tools. The Xperia 1 VIII is the first model to receive the update, with four additional models slated to follow. Meanwhile, Xiaomi has launched its first wide-format foldable phone, the 18 Fold, in China, positioning it as a competitor to Apple's anticipated foldable iPhone. AI

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Sony updates Xperia phones with Android 17; Xiaomi launches foldable rival

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Sony rolls out Android 17 with Desktop mode, new camera tools, and more to Xperia phones The Xperia 1 VIII gets first dibs, with four more models on Sony’s list

    Sony rolls out Android 17 with Desktop mode, new camera tools, and more to Xperia phones The Xperia 1 VIII gets first dibs, with four more models on Sony’s list. https://www. androidauthority.com/sony-xper ia-android-17-update-3708404/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadget…

    LINKS androidauthority.com/sony-xperia-android-…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Xiaomi Announces Foldable iPhone Rival Xiaomi today officially announced the 18 Fold, its first wide-format foldable, at a product event in China, two days befo

    Xiaomi Announces Foldable iPhone Rival Xiaomi today officially announced the 18 Fold, its first wide-format foldable, at a product event in China, two days before Apple is expected to unveil its own first foldable iPhone. The Xiaomi 18 Fold uses a similar wi… https://www. macrumo…

    LINKS macrumors.com/…/xiaomi-announces-foldable…

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