Sony to update theXperia Z with Android4.2 JB soon after launch

The Xperia Z is one of the hottest devices
in January, but unfortunately runsAndroid 4.1 Jelly Bean, and not the latestavailable version of the Google OS (whichis 4.2). Sony, however, is going to makethings right 'soon after the launch' of its5" smartphone and update thesmartphone to the latest Android version.

This was confirmed by a Sonyrepresentative, who released theinformation in a recent Q&A session.When asked whether the Xperia Z will getAndroid 4.2, he said:

Xperia Z launches on JB 4.1, but will
receive 4.2 shortly after launch. As
always, we’ll share more info on this over
the coming weeks on the blog.

So when will the Z launch? Sony hasn'tofficially confirmed this yet, but we've gotsome major UK retailers saying we canexpect the device in March. However,Polish retailers have listed the device fora February launch. So, hopefully, if itlaunches by then, Sony will issue the 4.2Jelly Bean update at the start of Q2.