Sony has introduced a luxurious new addition to its iconic Walkman lineup, targeting dedicated audiophiles with deep pockets. Priced at a staggering $5,900, the high-end music player stands out immediately thanks to its striking gold-plated design.
However, despite the lavish build and steep price tag, the device arrives with a notable software caveat: it does not come running the latest version of Android. While Android provides the smart backbone for streaming and playback navigation on modern players, seeing outdated system software on a brand-new halo product is bound to catch buyers off guard.
Dedicated digital audio players often place their primary engineering focus on acoustic hardware, amplification, and audio processing rather than keeping pace with standard mobile OS cycles. Even so, customers spending nearly six thousand dollars might reasonably anticipate contemporary platform support alongside flagship-tier hardware.
For full details and a closer look at the device, check out the original report on Android Authority.
