Sony quietly changed the number of OS updates on the overseas specifications page of Xperia 1 VIII and Xperia 10 VIII from "4 times" to "up to 4 times"
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- Sony was found to have quietly changed the description of the number of operating system updates on its Xperia 1 VIII and Xperia 10 VIII overseas official specification pages from "4 times" to "up to 4 times" without prior announcement, which aroused the attention of overseas users.
- Both the Japanese domestic version and the Taiwan product page have long used the expression "up to 4 times" and there has been no change.
- This move may affect consumers' confidence in Sony's software support commitment, especially considering that the Xperia 10 VI has experienced a similar lack of support.
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Why It Matters
Sony was recently discovered to have changed the description of the number of operating system updates on the official overseas specification pages of Xperia 1 VIII and Xperia 10 VIII from "4 times" to "up to 4 times" without prior announcement. The Japanese domestic version and Taiwan product pages have long used the expression "up to 4 times". Previously, the overseas specifications of Xperia 10 VI had indicated that it would support three updates to Android 17, but this model was not included in the subsequent update list, causing users to question it.
Sony was recently discovered to have secretly modified its latest flagship phone Xperia 1 VIII and mid-range phone Xperia 10 VIII with up to 4 operating system updates.
Sony was recently discovered to have secretly modified the overseas official specifications of its latest flagship phone Xperia 1 VIII and mid-range phone Xperia 10 VIII. Originally, when the products were launched, they were clearly marked with "4 upgrades of OS", which means they provide 4 operating system updates, but now it has been changed to "Up to 4 upgrades of OS" without prior announcement, from "4 times" to "up to 4 times", which has attracted the attention of overseas users.
According to online information, Sony's official specifications page will still maintain "4 OS updates" at least in mid-June. It has now been changed to "up to 4 times." However, it is not clear when Sony made the modification and the reason for the modification. Since the official did not release instructions simultaneously, some overseas users also have doubts about the actual number of updates in the future.
It is worth noting that the Xperia 1 VIII sold in Japan has always used the statement "up to 4 times" since its release, and there has been no subsequent modification; the previous generation Xperia 1 VII also used the same statement in Japan, so the controversy is mainly focused on the overseas version.
Clicking on the product pages of Taiwan's Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xperia 10 VIII, we also found that the product specifications also show "up to 4 operating system upgrades provided", indicating that this is indeed the case.
It was also found on the product pages of Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Xperia 10 VIII in Taiwan that the product specifications also show that "up to 4 operating system upgrades are provided."
In addition, similar doubts have arisen about Sony's update policy in the past. The official overseas specifications of Xperia 10 VI once stated that it would receive 3 OS updates and support all the way to Android 17. However, when Sony subsequently announced the Android 17 update list, Xperia 10 VI was not found, which caused users to question. This unannounced adjustment to the official specifications may also further affect consumer confidence in Sony's long-term software support commitment.
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Sony may issue clarifications regarding specification changes in the future or restore the original statement.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- When did Sony make changes to the specs page?
- What are the specific reasons for the modification?
- Does this change represent an adjustment to the actual update policy?
- Will it have a similar impact on other models?
