Sony rolls out Android Jelly Bean 4.3 firmware update for xperia series devices Sony Xperia Z, Sony Xperia ZL, Sony Xperia ZR, Sony Tablet Z. Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware update comes with new user interface, improved camera performance, Xperia themes and more features.

The follwoing are the impovements listed in Sony's official site.  

  *   Google’s Android 4.3; Jelly Bean as standard – bringing Project Butter performance & UI optimization and a smoother graphical experience

  *   Launched with Xperia Z1, we’re now bringing Sony’s Smart Social Camera to these devices – our signature camera experience, that lets you download, access and enjoy “Xperia camera apps” directly from within the viewfinder

  *   We’re also uplifting Sony’s entire native app portfolio to the latest versions – bringing tweaked / improved / current experiences for (to name but a few):  Messaging, MyXperia, Smart Connect, Small apps, TrackID, Sony Select and…

  *   Sony’s Media apps: WALKMAN, Album and Movies, with Sony Entertainment Network cloud service integration* – a more converged and full Sony entertainment experience – Sony Entertainment Network & PlayMemories integration with a more intuitive UI, offering seamless access to both local and cloud content

  *   The launch of our unique custom interface experience: “Xperia Themes”, with downloadable UI packs from Sony Select – more on this soon…

  *   The latest Android security enhancements, matched with Sony’s mobile enterprise solution: Xperia in Business

  *   Battery STAMINA Mode – updated version of Sony’s power management app, now with refreshed interface and more smart options for prolonging battery life

   *  Increased user control for Xperia Tablet Z, with “Restricted Profiles”; option to create isolated, secure spaces with individual local storage, home screens, widgets and settings

Sony will rollout Android 4.3 update for remaining devices soon. Previously, Sony rolls out 4.3 Jelly Bean Update for Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra devices.