The next Sony software rollout for Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z officially starts today. Some of the functionality you can look forward to includes:

- Google?s Android 4.3; Jelly Bean as standard - bringing Project Butter performance & UI optimisation and smoother graphics

- Launched with Xperia Z1, Sony is now bringing Sony's Smart Social Camera to these devices which lets you download, access and enjoy "Xperia camera apps" directly from within the viewfinder

- Sony is also uplifting its entire native app portfolio: Messaging, MyXperia, Smart Connect, Small apps, TrackID, Sony Select and more.

- Sony?s Media apps: WALKMAN, Album and Movies, with Sony Entertainment Network cloud service integration - Sony Entertainment Network & PlayMemories integration with a more intuitive UI, offering access to both local and cloud content

- The launch of Sony's "Xperia Themes", with downloadable UI packs from Sony Select

- The latest Android security enhancements, matched with Sony's mobile enterprise solution: Xperia in Business

- Battery STAMINA Mode - updated version of Sony's power management app, now with refreshed interface and more smart options for prolonging battery life

- Increased user control for Xperia Tablet Z, with "Restricted Profiles"; option to create isolated, secure spaces with individual local storage, home screens, widgets and settings