Is it possible to not see Sony at one of the biggest smartphone unveiling events of the year? Most definitely not, and the Japanese firm has showcased not just smartphones, but a multitude of other products, which you will see shortly.

Sony Unveils Its Xperia X, Xperia X Performance Xperia XA

Unveiled at MWC 2016 was not one, but three smartphones. According to the company, it states the following:

“With our continued passion for technology, we will keep adding new and exciting features to evolve our smartphones. At the same time, we want to change how you access information and interact with friends and family in a closer, natural and more meaningful way.”

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The new Sony smartphone lineup boasts a better camera sensor, battery capacity and of course the unique near rectangular design that the company is so famous for employing in not only its smartphones, but tablets too. The new Predictive Hybrid Autofocus present in both Xperia X and Xperia X Performance allows you to choose your subject and then predicts its motion, so you can capture the action in perfect focus, free from blur.

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Now, as far as which chipsets are present inside both devices, Xperia X Performance, as the name suggests, features a Snapdragon 820 while the regular Xperia X sports a Snapdragon 650.

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As for Xperia XA, the smartphone possesses a near edge-to-edge display to deliver the most astounding level of looks in a mobile device. All three handsets from Sony will be available in the following colors and will be available to purchase during Summer 2016.

WhiteGraphite BlackLime GoldRose Gold (after the Rose Gold iPhone, looks like everyone is following this trend)

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Sony Has Also Unveiled New Xperia Smart Products, For Simplifying Communications

Supplementing the smartphone experience are Sony’s new smart products and each of the details have been posted below:

Xperia Ear

This product will provide you with useful information such as your schedule, weather and the latest news to keep you up-to-date on the go. It will respond to verbal commands, so you can ask it to make a call, perform an internet search, dictate a message or navigate to a certain location. It also enables you to face forward and get things done, for a convenient hands-free experience. It is able to get connected through an Android smartphone via NFC or Bluetooth chip. It also provides you with a slew of customization settings. As for availability, Xperia Ear will release during Summer 2016.

Xperia Eye

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Xperia Eye is a conceptual vision for an ultra compact, wearable wide-angle lens camera. It has the flexibility to be easily attached to clothing or worn around the neck. It represents a proof-of-concept exploration to bring Sony’s acclaimed camera and sensing technology to its smallest ever form-factor and features a 360 degree spherical lens for a natural field of view. It also possesses an intelligent shutter technology will use facial and voice detection to capture images, allowing you to enjoy and preserve life’s moments without thinking about the technology.

Xperia Projector

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Similar to the previous two products, Xperia will create communication using a natural and interactive interface projection on any clear surface. It will respond to touch, voice and gestures just as you would interact with your smartphone screen.

Xperia Agent

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The Xperia Agent concept is a vision for a personalized assistant. According to Sony, it will enhance everyday life by responding to voice and gestures and providing you with useful information, communication assistance and home appliance controls. It is also powered by Sony’s voice technology and will respond to a number of commands. In addition, it also has a built-in camera and projector display for projecting content onto surfaces.

RM-X7BT In-Car Bluetooth Commander

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RM-X7BT is an in-car Bluetooth commander that enables wireless music streaming and uses Sony’s voice technology to activate smartphone functions whilst driving. It consists of two units; an adaptor module that enables wireless audio streaming and hands-free calls, and a commander facilitates smartphone functions such as navigation, all whilst driving safely.

Sony has not stated when its Xperia Eye, Projector, and Agent will be released since they have stated that it is in conceptual stage, but we should see these during 2017. What did you think of Sony’s latest hardware lineup of MWC 2016? Let us know your thoughts.

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