Review: Sony Xperia Z3 & Z3 Compact

Text and photos by Alex Davies

The Z3 Compact is still the BEST small Android phone you can buy today. It shares the same premium design and powerful specifications of its bigger sibling, but in a more compact frame with a screen that is more reasonably sized. It too now runs Lollipop, so benefits from all the additional features of Google’s latest OS, including Android for Work.

Introduction

I'm here to tell you why the Sony Xperia Z3 & Z3 Compact are two of the most underrated Android phones currently available. In the smartphone market, at least in North America (and especially in the US), Sony can’t seem to catch a break. Its Xperia range of Android phones are great devices, but just aren’t as popular as handsets from Samsung and HTC. 

In contrast, when I was in Europe recently I saw a lot more people with Xperias. Sony’s phones are more popular in Europe, and I don't understand why they haven’t caught on in North America. Though when compared to the US market, they have been more successful in Canada.

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Mercedes-Benz to introduce door-to-door navigation with Apple Watch

Mercedes-Benz aims to create intelligent  and intuitive integration between Apple Watch and Mercedes-Benz vehicles with its new MB Companion App.

The MB Companion App allows Mercedes-Benz costumers to search for directions on the Apple Watch or on iPhone initiating a complete door-to-door experience. A seamless integration unfolds: giving walking directions to the car on the Apple Watch, driving directions on the vehicle navigation system and again walking directions on the Apple Watch from the car to the final destination.

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Pebble Time set to start shipping to backers on May 27

Pebble has announced that it expects to start shipping the first models of the Pebble Time on May 27th, which means that the company has somewhat delivered on a May shipping promise for early backers but this means most will likely get their new watches in mid to late June.

Source: Pebble

Video: Event footage and demos from the Asus Zenfone 2 launch in New York

Video by Maarten Heilbron

Maarten Heilbron was on hand in New York for Asus's big North American launch event for the Zenfone 2 which is now available in North America including Canada. The video focuses on the finer points of the launch as well as some hands-on time with the Zenfone 2 and many of its features including its camera and ZenMotion gesture control on screen. Maarten also covers some of the intriguing accessories that round out Asus' impressive contract-free flagship offering.