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Sony Rolls Out Xperia ZR Waterproof Smartphone [Health & Beauty Close - Up](Health & Beauty Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Sony Mobile Communications has introduced the new Xperia ZR featuring the highest level of water-resistance for capturing photos and Full HD videos underwater. According to the Company, this Android smartphone offers technology and content with a 4.6" HD Reality display, 13 megapixel fast capture camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core 1.5 GHz processor, and 4G LTE. "The Xperia ZR pushes the boundaries on where and how consumers can use the full potential of their smartphone. By combining Sony's leading camera technology with the highest level of water- resistance, you will never miss another moment." said Calum MacDougall, Director of Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications. "Bringing together the best of Sony's leading technology, media applications and easy one-touch connectivity with the largest ever range of NFC-enabled accessories, the Xperia ZR delivers the unique smartphone experience that people can expect from Sony." Sony said that Xperia ZR is precision-crafted to handle whatever life throws at it. With its sleek, yet durable design, the Xperia ZR is your perfect companion in and out of the water. As well as being dust-resistant, this waterproof* phone is IP55 and IP58 compliant, so you can keep it submerged in 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Combined with its dedicated camera key, the waterproof capabilities let you shoot videos in Full HD or snap pictures underwater, capturing the sharpest visuals. The camera key also allows you to shoot even from a locked screen, meaning you'll never miss a moment again. Featuring Sony's "Exmor RS for mobile" image sensor with HDR (High Dynamic Range) for both photos and videos, the company noted that the Xperia ZR captures perfect pictures and videos, no matter what the conditions. Superior Auto mode combines Scene Recognition with performance image processing technology (HDR and noise reduction) to automatically shoot with the most optimal settings. And when you want to capture action fast, simply turn on burst mode to shoot an unlimited number of images at 15 frames per second. Enjoy entertainment on the go with the super-sharp 4.6" HD Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 using the contrast enhancement technology expertise from Sony's range of BRAVIA TVs, which together with the beautifully designed OptiContrast panel, delivers a beautiful high quality viewing experience. Sony reported that the OptiContrast panel reduces reflections and provides clearer viewing, even in bright sunlight, and creates a seamlessly black surface when the phone is turned off. By eliminating the sensor layer and integrating the sensor on the lens, responsiveness of the screen is increased, so now your touch is both more effective and more friendly. And with Sony's prediction filter to help better detect the movement of your finger, scrolling on the Xperia ZR is reassuringly smooth. The "WALKMAN", Album and Movies applications enable discovery of online and offline content through a single access point with new ways to enjoy and share that content. The "WALKMAN" application provides access to all your downloaded music, a library of over 20 million songs to explore from Music Unlimited and Facebook social integration. The Movies application provides access to over 150,000 movies and TV series from Video Unlimited. The Album application enables access to Facebook friends' photos and browsing photos by location. A new feature of this app is 'Faces' which recognizes and sorts the faces in your photo album so you can tag existing contacts or add names to familiar faces. One-touch functions let the user share music, photos and videos from your smartphone to a range NFC-enabled Sony devices, including speakers, headphones and TVs. More Information: blogs.sonymobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ Xperia_ZR_press_release.pdf sonyentertainmentnetwork.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2013 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |