Sony Xperia XZ3 specs: More of the same, but is that bad?

Sony just announced the Sony Xperia XZ3 at IFA 2018 in Berlin. The announcement was preceded by a few leaks here and there, but overall it’s pretty surprising that Sony is releasing the follow-up to the Sony Xperia XZ2 so soon (that device only launched in February of this year). As one would expect with the launches being so close together, the Sony Xperia XZ3 specs aren’t all too different from those of the XZ2.

You can find the list of Sony Xperia XZ3 specs in the table below:

	Sony Xperia XZ3
Display	6-inch OLED 2,880 x 1,440 resolution 18:9 screen ratio
SoC	10nm, 64-bit, octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
RAM	4GB
Storage	64GB microSDXC expansion up to 512GB
Cameras	Rear: 19MP Motion Eye sensor f/2.0 aperture Steady shot 5-axis stabilization 960fps super slow motion video 4K HDR recording Front: 13MP sensor
Audio	Stereo speakers with S-Force Front Surround Qualcomm aptX HD audio No headphone jack (comes with USB Type-C adapter)
Battery	3,330mAh battery Non-removable Wireless charging Qnovo Adaptive Charging Quick Charge
IP rating	IP65/68
Security	Fingerprint sensor
Network	GSM GPRS/EDGE UMTS HSPA+ LTE Cat18
Connectivity	GPS + GLONASS Wi-Fi Miracast Bluetooth 5.0 DLNA Certified NFC USB Type-C 3.1
SIM	Dual nano-SIM
Software	Android 9.0 Pie
Dimensions and weight	158 x 73 x 9.9mm 193g
Colors	black, white silver, forest green, bordeaux red

Not only are the specs very similar to the XZ2, but the Sony Xperia XZ3 looks a lot like that previous flagship. It seems that Sony’s square, blocky design language is permanently over, as the Xperia XZ3 is all curves. It also still looks a lot like the design languages of Samsung and HTC.

The Sony Xperia XZ3 runs on a Snapdragon 845 chipset, just like with the XZ2. The display is a 6-inch OLED screen with a Quad HD+ resolution of 2,880 x 1,440 in an 18:9 aspect ratio. The display is a little bigger than XZ2’s, but hardly noticeable.

The XZ3 only has one variant so far which comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The internal storage capacity can be expanded with the microSD card slot, which can handle another 512GB of space.

Just 4GB of RAM on a flagship this expensive will certainly raise some eyebrows.

Sony increased the battery capacity a bit with the XZ3 as compared with the XZ2. This new battery comes with a 3,330mAh capacity, a nominal increase of 150mAh over the XZ2’s 3,180mAh capacity. That battery can be wirelessly charged and also supports quick charging.

The Sony Xperia XZ3 sticks with a single camera lens on the rear, which is interesting considering the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium came with a dual-lens setup. The Google Pixel line has single rear cameras exclusively, and those smartphones are constantly praised for their photographic ability, so it’s likely Sony is banking on a similar response to its lack of multiple lenses.

Just like the XZ2, the Xperia XZ3 is water- and dust-resistant with an IP rating of 65/68. That should make users comfortable with getting the device wet — although we would still hesitate to go for a swim with any smartphone.

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There’s a fingerprint scanner on the back of the device and a USB Type-C port on the bottom. There is no headphone jack on the Xperia XZ3, but Sony does include a 3.55mm adapter in the box.

Finally, the most significant spec of the Sony Xperia XZ3 is the software: the device will ship with Android 9.0 Pie, making it likely one of the first devices to hit shelves with the newest version of Android out-of-the-box.

Speaking of release, the Xperia XZ3 will go on sale on October 17 for the outrageous price of $899. However, that overly-expensive pricing strategy is par for the course when it comes to Sony.

What do you think of the Sony Xperia XZ3 specs?

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Xiaomi is teasing a September 5 launch of a ‘6’ device, but Redmi 6 or Note 6?

• Android Authority received an invite to a Xiaomi press event in India on September 5.
• The invite alludes to the number six — is it a Xiaomi Redmi 6 or a Xiaomi Redmi Note 6, though?
• It’s likely that we’ll see the Xiaomi Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, and/or Redmi 6 Pro, though the Redmi Note 6 is possible as well.

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Xiaomi is launching new smartphones left and right. We just saw the Xiaomi Mi A2 (which was kind of “meh”) and also the first release from its sub-brand Poco with the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (which we are pretty excited about).

Now, Android Authority just received an invitation to a Xiaomi press event happening in India on September 5. The invitation heavily alludes to the number six, although it’s not clear what that could mean.

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On one hand, it could be that the company is launching the Xiaomi Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, and/or Redmi 6 Pro. However, it’s also feasible that Xiaomi will reveal the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 and Note 6 Pro, which is also slated for a release soon.

Which one is it?

We obviously won’t know for certain until September 5, but it’s a safe bet that it’s the Redmi 6 line. The Redmi series is very popular in India and the Redmi 6 line would likely solidify or increase Xiaomi’s market share in the country.

However, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 was also incredibly popular in India, but it’s much more likely that the Redmi Note 6 wouldn’t come out until later this year or even very early 2019.

What do you think? Let us know in the comments what you expect to see on September 5.

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Source: Android Zone

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How to Check for WordPress Security Updates (Beginners Guide)

When starting a blog, often beginners don’t know that they can check for security updates on their WordPress site. Security updates can help protect your website against malware attacks, hacks, and other common security threats. In this article, we will show you how to check for WordPress security updates.

Why You Should Check for WordPress Security Updates?

Security should be a top priority for every website owner. This is why we recommend that you always keep your website up-to-date to stay protected from hackers, malware, DDoS attacks, etc.

WordPress shows you updates for the core software, themes, and plugins in your dashboard. These 3 things are interconnected, so you need to update them regularly to avoid any compatibility issue between the old and latest versions.

Security updates will also protect your website from all new threats and malware attacks. For more details, you should check out our complete guide on WordPress security.

That being said, let’s take a look on how to check for WordPress security updates step by step.

Checking for WordPress Security Updates

WordPress has a dedicated page for the updates that you can access from your admin area. Simply login to your WordPress admin account and go to Dashboard » Updates page.

On this page, you’ll see the timestamp when your WordPress site last checked for updates. WordPress automatically checks for updates on a regular basis, however you can also click the “Check Again” button to manually check for updates.

Next, you’ll see a “Re-install Now” button which allows you to reinstall the current version of WordPress. Most users can safely ignore this button. This is only helpful for those who’re restoring their website from a backup, and they may need to re-install the latest version of WordPress core software.

After WordPress core, you’ll find the plugins section where it’ll display the latest available updates for your installed plugins. If you are looking for a specific plugin update, and you don’t find it on this page, then you can also force WordPress to check for plugin updates.

You can either update the plugins individually or select all plugins at once, and then click on the Update Plugins button.

Once the plugins are updated, you’ll find the WordPress theme updates section below. If there’s a latest version available for your installed themes, then you can update it from here. Similar to plugins, you can either update the themes individually or select all themes to update them in 1-click.

When you update a WordPress theme, it will update all the theme files and change the settings to default. This could mean that you’ll lose the customization that you made previously on your theme. Simply follow our guide on how to update a WordPress theme without losing your customization.

Note: Before performing any updates, we strongly recommend that you create a complete backup of your WordPress site.

Backups allow you to easily restore your WordPress site should anything go wrong. Although unlikely sometimes an update can cause compatibility issues, and this gives you a safety net.

That’s all. We hope this article helped you learn how to check for WordPress security updates. You may also want to see our guide on how to protect WordPress against brute force attacks.

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