Sony is set to roll out a new Android 4.0.4 firmware update for the Xperia T and Xperia TX in the coming few days, adding a range of new features and functionality to the two devices. The updates were recently found passing certification, but no info on what changes they included were available until now.

Here is the list of all the new features:

  • Screen Mirroring: Screen Mirroring lets you experience the full Xperia T/TX interface wirelessly via WiFi Miracast on your TV – get the bigger picture as you share photos, videos, games, maps, emails and music.
  • Extended standby mode: Extended standby mode increases the standby time by up to 4 times. When the screen has been in sleep mode for a few minutes, Wi-Fi and data traffic will temporarily be disabled and most applications will become inactive. Core functions such as calling and messaging will work as normal; you will still be able to receive calls, messages and notifications. Once you touch the screen to wake the device up from standby all functions are back to normal!
  • Sony’s media applications: The upgrade also brings new improvements to Sony’s media applications.
    • Movies app now let’s you run the show from the dashboard with a small viewing window, controls and film gallery.
    • “WALKMAN” app’s interface is more dynamic, with changing colours to reflect the track’s album art.
    • Album app utilises Mobile BRAVIA Engine with even higher contrast, depth and sharpness in photos and videos. You can also make full use of SenseME Slideshows, delivering a tailored presentation matching music to your image’s ambiance.
  • HD Voice: Exclusive to the Xperia T, HD Voice results in much clearer and louder voices during calls, thanks to more accurate sampling of the human voice frequency. Sony had talked about this feature in the past, though it seems it will only be enabled with the new update.

The update will be available for download both over the air, or via Sony’s PC Companion or Bridge for Mac software. It is quite a major update that brings a lot of new features, so kudos to Sony for their dedication to improving the customer experience.

Any of you got the notification for the new update yet?