Sony Xperia Z Tips and Tricks to Tap More of its Power [Videos]
Sony released the smartphone with the best experience and precision engineered full HD screen - Xperia Z. The device is also known not only for great hardware but also for its unbelievable endurance against water, dust and scratches. Here are the tips to make this beautiful device more efficient than ever.
1. Control the Home Screen
Sony Xperia Z comes with five home screens and you can control which comes first or which one is the default screen. Pinch anywhere on the home screen and it will display all the screen panes for you. Swipe left or right and customise them on which order you want them to be. You can remove a screen but selecting the "X" button on the upper right, add more screen to have up to 7 panes, or select the "house" icon to make that screen the default.
2. Record an HDR video
Sony Xperia Z is the first smartphone to capture video under HDR mode. To do this, go to your Camera App and choose Video Mode. Rather than recording straight away, click on the HDR icon on the left side and activate HDR mode. The phone will now record video to create an HDR movie.
3. Make your Xperia Z Wet
The device is designed to take some water splash or dips without taking any damages at all. Don't be afraid to take the device into a challenge under the rain or over a quick rinse. Sony made all the points covered to make the device survive under such circumstances.
4. NFC Feature
NFC or Near Field Communication is now a growing radio communications between smartphones. It can be used for data exchange or compatible accessories. It is fast and simpler than Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
5. Small Apps
It is an exclusive application that can be downloaded from Google Play Store. Developed by Sony Mobile, Small Apps allow more spaces to hold shortcuts rather than occupying space as widgets on your home screen. Once you have installed this app, tap the "app switching" button and you will see the list of temporary widgets such as calculator, timer, post-it note, voice recorder, camera, and more. The app also display all applications in the background for easy switching.
6. Special Power Saving Mode
Sony Xperia Z has two main power saving mode installed inside.
a. Stamina Mode: Use this power saver in case you want to sustain more energy by allowing the phone to hold Wi-Fi and data connection as long as the device's screen is off. The connections will resume once you turn on the device.
b. Low Battery Mode: This is the ultimate power saver during the low battery levels. The features disables major phone functions such as Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, Data connection, etc in order to save more energy.