Learn how to use Google account on your Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. Your Xperia device from Sony runs on the Android platform developed by Google. A range of Google applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, and Google Play – the online store for downloading Android applications. To get the most out of these services, you need a Google account. For example, a Google account is mandatory if you want to: