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All AT&T's Xperia TL users now have something to be excited about: the Xperia TL will begin receiving the new software via Sony’s PC Companion software.As you might already know, Android Jelly Bean will provide a more streamlined interface and some new features including the Google Now app and more stable Wi-Fi connecting. Also, with the update comes an “extended battery mode” and a HDR function for the camera.

According to recent rumors, Sony is already gearing up for the release of the second 2013 flagship - the C670X smartphone.The device looks a lot like a smaller, more muscular brother of the 5-incher Xperia Z featuring such specs like a 4.8-inch display with a Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 pixels resolution, the C670X will be packing a 1.8 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor.

Unlike most Nexus models which get updates early and on a regular basis, the Verizon Nexus is far behind its GSM counterpart.Verizon support did confirm via Twitter that an update is in the works and will arrive soon.

Unlike most Nexus models which get updates early and on a regular basis, the Verizon Nexus is far behind its GSM counterpart.Verizon support did confirm via Twitter that an update is in the works and will arrive soon.

Evleaks has spotted the possible Ascend G710 device. It is a not-quite-high-end smartphone that would sit just below the Ascend D2.Anyway, the device would preserve the 5-inch screen with a 720p resolution and 1.5GHz quad-core processor.The details regarding the camera, storage and the all-important launch plans are still missing.

Apparently ZTE is planning to out several Grand Memo versions, packing all three CPUs: a S4 Pro CPU, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, and a Snapdragon 600 CPU.The one with the S4 Pro will come with 1 GB of RAM, while the other two will feature 2GB.The S4 Pro and 600 models are to come in the spring and the 800 in the summer at the earliest.

RM-914 model aka Nokia Lumia 520 makes an appearance over at the FCC. It is a budget-minded Windows Phone 8 device which will surely be able to keep you satisfied without breaking the bank.Nokia Lumia 520 will not cost more than $200, and yet it packs some pretty decent firepower underneath the hood, including a dual-core 1GHz Snapdragon processor, which will be accompanied by WCDMA and HSPA+ connectivity, a 4” IPS display at 800 x 480 resolution, and a 1,430mAh battery.

According to some rumors, the HTC is preparing a new mid-range device known as the HTC Tiara.The device going to be packed with a 4.3” display at WVGA resolution, 1GB RAM, a suspected 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, and of course, an 8-megapixel shooter at the back.So, be ready to meet a summer release for the HTC Tiara.

UK retailer Clove claims that Nokia Lumia 720 and Lumia 520 will be hitting it's shelves on April 1st.It means that there is still some time to ponder over whether you would want to take the plunge with Windows Phone 8 via either handset, or you would prefer to stick to the tried and tested Android operating system.

GSM Nation is the only retailer who has the Sony Xperia Z device available now. The handset is available at $849.As a short reminder, the Sony Xperia Z is an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean-based dust-proof and water-resistant smartphone with a 5-inch full HD screen, 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 13-megapixel rear camera and 16GB of internal memory.