Google has announced Android version 4.4 Kit Kat and Sony is set to start offering updates for its tablets and smartphones. Sony will start rolling Android 4.3 for Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia SP, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 from next month.

The company also confirmed that Xperia T, Xperia TX and Xperia V will be upgraded to Android Jelly Bean 4.3 also from next month.

The first raft of Xperia products that Sony will make Android 4.4 Kit Kat available for are: Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1.

As always, software rollouts are a phased process so timings & availability may vary by market and carrier.