So I just received my Sony Xperia 1 ii. 

Before I send it back can anyone tell me if there is any plan to re introduce Xperia keyboard and album. There were 2 of the most important and frequently used apps for me.

I only use the old style t9 portrait keyboard and was bitterly disappointed to see that this very simple but important feature has been

Disabled/discontinued and seems Xperia keyboard has been removed from these phones and no longer supported. This is one of the main reasons I have stayed with Sony for so long. 

Album. . . It also appears that this has also been discontinued . Why Sony?  Such a simple app. I don't want to have Google or any other 3rd pasty sniffing around or having access to my photos. 

Feature request. Bring these back. I am sure there are others out there who would turn to other manufacturers for the removal of such simple and easy to maintain apps.