Sony Xperia Z Ultra Update, News: Android 4.4.2 KitKat For Oversized Handset Now Available For Some Users; New OS Fix Boosts Performance, Offers Faster Multitasking

Sony Xperia Z Ultra update, news: Android 4.4.2 KitKat is now available for the users of the oversized handset, the design of which mirrors the former Sony Xperia Z1 flagship. The device is receiving the OTA update Monday, ExpertsReviews reports.

The Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Sony Xperia Z Ultra is scheduled to rollout in other countries, but has no final schedule on when it will arrive in the U.S. or when the update will actually be made available. Enhancements that comes with the new update include boosting the performance of the device. It will also offer faster multitasking and give support to various cloud based-storage providers and a full-screen mode for certain apps.

Specs of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra include a 6.4-inch TFT screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 , giving it a pixel density of 342. Under the hood the Sony Xperia Z Ultra has a 2.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and Adreno 330 GPU supporting graphics. The unit also has 2GB of RAM on board together with 16GB of native storage.

The oversized flagship also has a 64GB microSD slot available for those wanting additional storage. The smartphone’s back and front-facing camera weighs at 8MP and 2MP, respectively, PhoneArena noted. Battery of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra is packed with 3050mAh. The unit also has IP 58 certification, which gives it some protection against water and dust.