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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Iconic Sony pulls plug on smartphones in Europe? Xperia 1 VII vanishes from stores in major shift
Sony may be stepping away from the European smartphone market. Its latest flagship, the Xperia 1 VII, has gone missing from several local and partner stores across the continent, including Finland, raising concerns that the brand is abandoning retail channels in favor of online-only sales. Is Sony exiting the smartphone market in Europe? With stores in Germany and the United Kingdom among the few that still sell the model, signs point to a larger downsizing of Sony's smartphone operations, according to a story from the Finnish publication Suomimobiili. The Xperia 1 VII and other Sony phones are not yet available on the websites of Sony Finland and its partners, and they are not anticipated to be available for some time. ALSO READ: Foldable iPhone in 2026? Apple's game-changer may launch at $1,800 with limited stock Sony stated that it will not be selling the Xperia 1 VII in Finland and that it is concentrating on "online shopping channels to provide customers with a smoother shopping experience." Live Events According to Sony, its flagship can be purchased in a few European countries through Amazon and its own online store, as quoted in a report by GSMArena. What does this mean for current Xperia users? Sony's complete response to SuonmiMobiili is as follows, "The Xperia 1 VII is not available for purchase directly through Sony in Finland. However, we are constantly assessing market profitability and customer demand. We are currently focusing on online shopping channels to provide our customers with a smoother purchasing process. Currently, the Xperia 1 VII can be purchased directly from Sony's official online store and through Amazon in selected European markets. Sony remains committed to fulfilling all maintenance and upgrade obligations for existing customers as usual." Why has the Xperia 1 VII vanished from European stores? The situation in other European markets is comparable. The Xperia 1 VII is not available in the majority of European countries on Sony's online store; however, the UK and Germany are the two main exceptions. It looks like Sony is actually scaling back its smartphone business in Europe. The future of Xperia phones is not looking good, especially in light of the recent problems Sony has been experiencing with its Xperia 1 VII in its home market of Japan. FAQs Can I still purchase the Xperia 1 VII in Europe? In most countries, the answer is no. Sony has removed the model from its stores, but it is still available online in select countries such as Germany and the United Kingdom. Is Sony discontinuing its phone business in Europe? Not officially, but the move away from retail indicates a significant downsizing, with online sales now the primary focus.
Phone Arena
a day ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Sony's issues with the Xperia 1 VII might be worse than anyone could've imagined
Sony Xperia 1 VII | Image credit — PhoneArena Sony appears to be significantly downscaling its smartphone business across Europe. The company has also stopped selling the Xperia 1 VII in Taiwan and Hong Kong, after suspending its sales and shipments in Japan. In a move that might signal the end of Sony smartphones in most of Europe, Sony has stopped selling its phones in Finland. The company has removed the listings for the Xperia 1 VII and other models from its Finnish website and those of local retailers and carriers, according to Suomimobiili (translated source) . In an official statement, Sony has confirmed that it's changing its focus and won't sell the Xperia 1 VII in Finland. Instead, the company is selling the phone in its stores and through Amazon in select markets in Europe. Here's the machine translation of the complete statement Sony shared with Suomimobiili: A quick check of Sony's local websites across Europe reveals that the Xperia 1 VII isn't listed on many of them. The ones with existing listings, like Germany, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom, show that the flagship and most other models are out of would confirm the claims that Sony is downsizing its smartphone business, but it doesn't answer the question of why the company would do that. The answer might be darker than anyone would've guessed. At the beginning of July, Sony stopped the sales and shipments of the Xperia 1 VII in Japan. The reason was multiple reports for units that were turning off on their own, rebooting sporadically, or failing to turn on entirely. Soon afterwards, the company announced the same move in Taiwan (translated source) and Hong Kong (translated source) . Days later, the company notified consumers in the UK that it was investigating the cause of the issues and 'the extent of the affected stock.' Those issues add up to Sony's limited release of the Xperia 1 VII, and the rumors that the company might no longer build Xperia smartphones. Sony Xperia 1 VII | Image credit — PhoneArena I think there is a big chance Sony will exit the mobile business altogether. The Xperia phones have been facing significant challenges in recent years, leading to lower sales. The exit from the US market with the Xperia 1 VI, and the limited release of the Xperia 1 VII were signals that Sony doesn't want to keep investing in its mobile phones. Add to that all the recent issues the company has been having, and the future of Xperia phones appears dire. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area.
GSM Arena
a day ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
Sony reportedly downscaling its smartphone business in Europe
A story from Finnish outlet Suomimobiili reports that Sony is pulling its smartphones from the local market and turning its focus to online channels. Sony's latest phones, including the Xperia 1 VII, are currently unavailable on Sony Finland's website and those of its partners, and are expected to remain unavailable. Sony confirmed that the Xperia 1 VII won't be sold in Finland and that the company is focusing on 'online shopping channels to provide customers with a smoother shopping experience'. Sony says its flagship is available from its own online store and via Amazon in selected European countries. It's a similar story in other European markets. Sony's online store doesn't list the Xperia 1 VII in most European countries - Germany and the United Kingdom are notable exceptions. It appears Sony is indeed downscaling its smartphone business in the European market. Combined with the recent issues Sony's been having with its Xperia 1 VII in its home market of Japan, it doesn't bode well for the future of Xperia phones. Here is Sony's full response to SuonmiMobiili: "The Xperia 1 VII is not available for purchase directly through Sony in Finland. However, we are constantly assessing market profitability and customer demand. We are currently focusing on online shopping channels to provide our customers with a smoother purchasing process. Currently, the Xperia 1 VII can be purchased directly from Sony's official online store and through Amazon in selected European markets. Sony remains committed to fulfilling all maintenance and upgrade obligations for existing customers as usual," Sony Xperia 1 VII 5G Source
Android Authority
5 days ago
- Android Authority
Sony Xperia 1 VII units in more regions are dying, but there's a temporary solution
Sony TL;DR Sony has acknowledged that the random reboot and shutdown issues with its flagship Xperia 1 VII smartphone also impacts users in Europe and the UK. It is currently investigating the issue but has yet to identify the root cause. It recommends that the owners of these handsets update their phones to the latest firmware and keep their data backed up. Unless you're a millennial or someone older, you probably don't associate Sony with the business of making phones. Despite its negligible popularity and sales that match a similar description, nothing could stop Sony from launching phones under the Xperia lineup. That was until it encountered an issue so bad that it had to stop production of its flagship Xperia 1 VII smartphone. Last week, Sony confirmed that it was temporarily halting the sales of the Xperia 1 VII in its home country of Japan. The brand has now followed up with an apology to the users in the UK and Europe and acknowledged the Xperia 1 VII's unexpected rebooting, turning off, or inability to switch on in some instances. In a recently published support page on its UK website (via GSMArena), Sony says it is now working to identify the potential cause behind this issue and is working on a solution for the affected consumers. Sony says the issue only impacts limited batches of the Xperia 1 VII, and it is now in the process of identifying those problematic units. It promises to update the page once the root cause is identified. In addition to its clarification, Sony has shared recommendations for owners of the affected Xperia 1 VII handsets. It suggests that all owners back up their data, regardless of whether the issue exists on their unit or not, and also advises updating units to the latest software versions. For those who experience one of the issues listed above, Sony recommends pressing and holding the Volume Up and Down buttons simultaneously for 20 seconds to force a restart. Additionally, Sony says all customers should bring their units into an authorized service center to get their phones assessed for these faults. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
GSM Arena
6 days ago
- GSM Arena
Here's an official update on the Sony Xperia 1 VII problems
A few days ago, Sony stopped selling the Xperia 1 VII in Japan while it investigates some pretty serious issues - there have been reports of units randomly rebooting, randomly shutting down, and even refusing to turn on. Now Sony UK has an update on the matter. The company says it's still investigating the cause of all these issues, and working on a solution for those affected. In European markets, it's currently in the process of "identifying the extent of the affected stock, as this issue may only affect a select batch of Xperia 1 VII devices". The page linked as the Source below will be updated with further information and guidance as soon as Sony has more details on how to support its European customers. In the meantime, the company recommends backing up any important data on your expensive shiny new Xperia 1 VII, so that it doesn't get lost if the device starts acting up. Sony also mentions the workaround of pressing and holding the power button and volume up button simultaneously for about 20 seconds, which may wake up the phone from even a deeper sleep. The company advises you to additionally make sure you have the latest software update installed, though like we said last time, if it's still investigating the cause(s) of these issues, it's highly unlikely that this would actually help. Still, doesn't hurt to try, while we all wait for the big corporation to figure out what went wrong with its latest flagship device (or just some specific batches). Thanks for the tip, Josip! Source
