Xperia Z3, The (kind of) guided tour.

[viridis]

OK, whilst at the moment I'm unable to go through the Z3's dedicated apps and features dependant on hardware(ps4 remote - maybe soon, cam iso 12,000 - maybe not).

I have now got what is as close to 100% of the system ui running on the z2.

I'll run through as many of the different visual differences the Z3 has in comparison to the current Sony ui presently on the Z series.

The home screen.

 

The new home screen is near enough exactly the same as the current Z series however larger icons allround is a slight change. The font is also narrower and seems sharper (it's not, but appears sharper). Also the new clock is present and looks that little nicer than previous stock clocks.

The wallpapers

 

Similar to the current range, the Z3's wallpapers have been refined and now look even sharper, the usual waves have had a slight overhaul and look more clearer and defined on the new ui.

The live wallpaper no longer changes colour but instead you now have the option of choosing the waves colour, and there's quite a selection to choose from. The live wallpaper also is a LOT smoother when swiping and looks great.

 

The themes have also been updated with less fancy farty names and instead themes are now simple colour names.

 

The app drawer

 

Nicely filled with the larger icons and clearer font, it's a nice difference and scrolls smoother.

On the whole, the look is not an upgrade, it's not different... It's refined. Everything from the visual range has been made clearer, smoother and optimised for a large display.

I'll hopefully be adding more to this thread before the Z3 launches with (hopefully) a few more of the new features tested out.

As a first glance opinion, I like what I see.

[viridis]

@Toby well if you do, DIBS.

[viridis]

If anyone is interested in seeing how the launcher and live wallpaper look,
Here are the links for versions that require no root, install as a regular apk and are easily uninstalled.

Launcher:
https://app.box.com/s/lrkr42c8xk6bekveh8wj
To use, install and when complete just press the home button and select the new launcher (all layouts for default launcher are saved)
To remove. Go to
settings/ apps/ downloaded.
and remove the app called XPERIA HOME.

Live wallpaper:
https://app.box.com/s/qof4nmjs34qa2puvoagt
Install the same as any other live wallpaper.
Likewise for uninstall.
These should work on any device, tested on HTC one and worked fine

[MI5]

I'll try them on the SP - Might make it think it's a Z3 and go faster

[viridis]

Well, just for the sake of it I have replaced the stock stuff on the tablet z too.

I like it tbh.

[viridis]

[MI5]

I like the red.....

[Cleoriff]

I also like the red...Looks dramatic.

Interesting to see you had 72 degrees in Cov today...we didnt get that here..

[jonsie]

Looks kinda cool the red

[viridis]

ok,

latest stuff to take a look at.

Messaging app

slight overhaul in the app with a new menu for attaching items into MMS messages including a new "stickers" attachment

Camera AR fun 

this new camera app lets you interact with the photos like throwing bombs or writing or paint balls etc etc.

as a bonus you can get it 

here  http://www.mediafire.com/download/jo819elirk10oil/arfunport.apk

for current selected xperia devices (with in camera app selector)

[viridis]

And this gets me very excited.....