Sony has officially announced the latest flagship in its long-running Xperia smartphone line, with the Xperia 1 VII touting a wide range of AV upgrades over its predecessor. It's set to provide a picture and sound-first approach – something we've approved of for many generations – with a new partnership that should "take sound quality to the next level".

The creator-focused Sony Xperia 1 flagship has entered its seventh generation, and while there are some neat hardware additions, the real focus is on subtle new AI tools for photographers and filmmakers.

Sony Xperia 1 VII is coming soon, but it looks like a lot of us might have to wait longer than initially expected.