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KDDI introduces the Kyocera DIGNO a new Super-Slim Waterproof Smartphone with WiMAX

This is Kyocera’s first smartphone for the Japanese domestic market. The Kyocera DIGNO will be available on the au network as an autumn/winter 2011 model. This model has a waterproof, slim body, and weighs 130 g. It runs Android [...]
KDDI introduces the Kyocera DIGNO a new Super-Slim Waterproof Smartphone with WiMAX

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Kyocera unveils a new 7” WVGA display with wide View angle

Kyocera announced last week the TCG070WVLQ*PNN, a new 7” WVGA (800×480) display with LED backlight with an increased view angle and readability of 170 degrees. Designed for medical of industrial-use, these LCD comes with an operat[...]
Kyocera unveils a new 7” WVGA display with wide View angle
Kyocera unveils a new 7” WVGA display with wide View angleKyocera unveils a new 7” WVGA display with wide View angle

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KDDI introduces Phone-capable Pedometer For The Elderly

KDDI has announced the Mi-Look, a GPS-capable pedometer with mobile network access for the elderly. The Mi-Look has a waterproof body, QVGA display, and three main buttons. It can also be used to communicate with family members. The Mi[...]
KDDI introduces Phone-capable Pedometer For The Elderly

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[Wireless Japan] Kyocera introduces the ECHO in Japan and some new pretty interesting concepts

Kyocera’s Echo does not need any introduction if you are living in North America. Still if you were living under a rock, the Echo is Kyocera ultra gorgeous dual Screen Android Smartphone giving you both a candy bar style smartphone, a [...]
[Wireless Japan] Kyocera introduces the ECHO in Japan and some new pretty interesting concepts
[Wireless Japan] Kyocera introduces the ECHO in Japan and some new pretty interesting concepts[Wireless Japan] Kyocera introduces the ECHO in Japan and some new pretty interesting concepts[Wireless Japan] Kyocera introduces the ECHO in Japan and some new pretty interesting concepts[Wireless Japan] Kyocera introduces the ECHO in Japan and some new pretty interesting concepts[Wireless Japan] Kyocera introduces the ECHO in Japan and some new pretty interesting concepts

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Wear a bit of Japan on you with Maxell’s new Kyoto Opal earphone

These cute little series of earphones from Maxell, the Kyoto Opal or HP-CN31, comes with a unique traditional Japanese style design and drawings often found on Japanese kimonos, as well as Kyocera “Kyoto Opal” stones. Avail[...]
Wear a bit of Japan on you with Maxell’s new Kyoto Opal earphone
Wear a bit of Japan on you with Maxell’s new Kyoto Opal earphone

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Kyocera Launches Android Developer Program to Support the New Dual-Touchscreen Echo Smartphone

The Kyocera Echo with its dual screen is a hell of a Smartphone! And to make sure that it will stay that way for a long time, Kyocera has finally launched its Developer program allowing anyone, or at least skilled people to built-up de[...]
Kyocera Launches Android Developer Program to Support the New Dual-Touchscreen Echo Smartphone

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AU by KDDI introduced Mamornino 2 a new Kid mobile phone by Kyocera

AU by KDDI has introduced yesterday in japan the second version of its Kid phone, the Mamorino 2. Designed as a tracking device for kids, this GPS Phones with emergency alarm and call alert, has been improved to received up to 10 pre-p[...]
AU by KDDI introduced Mamornino 2 a new Kid mobile phone by Kyocera
AU by KDDI introduced Mamornino 2 a new Kid mobile phone by KyoceraAU by KDDI introduced Mamornino 2 a new Kid mobile phone by KyoceraAU by KDDI introduced Mamornino 2 a new Kid mobile phone by KyoceraAU by KDDI introduced Mamornino 2 a new Kid mobile phone by Kyocera

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Kyocera Echo, the first dual-screen Android phone on Sprint

Sprint the US mobile carrier has introduced yesterday a new Android phone, the Echo. Designed by the Japanese Kyocera (Kyoto Ceramic), the Echo comes with a unique dual-screen design receiving two 3.5” (480×800) displays that once[...]
Kyocera Echo, the first dual-screen Android phone on Sprint
Kyocera Echo, the first dual-screen Android phone on Sprint

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IDC Japan Releases Japan Q3 Mobile Phone Report

The Japanese subsidiary of the IT marketing research company International Data Corporation released a report today announcing cell phone shipments in the third quarter in the domestic market. Mobile phone shipments increased 18.9 perc[...]
IDC Japan Releases Japan Q3 Mobile Phone Report

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Willcom introduces its new HONEY BEE4 PHS phone

Willcom, a Japanese mobile phone operator is far from being in excellent health since now most companies in Japan are switching to their PHS data Card to the good old 3G and even WiMax ones. Still Willcom is fighting hard to be relevan[...]
Willcom introduces its new HONEY BEE4 PHS phone
Willcom introduces its new HONEY BEE4 PHS phoneWillcom introduces its new HONEY BEE4 PHS phoneWillcom introduces its new HONEY BEE4 PHS phoneWillcom introduces its new HONEY BEE4 PHS phone

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Kyocera’s electric bike solar charging station

Kyocera annonced a few days ago the production of “Solar Cycle Station”: an alternative to less eco-friendly electric bike charging stations that uses solar panels to provide energy. Equipped with three solar panels for a maximum outpu[...]
Kyocera’s electric bike solar charging station
Kyocera’s electric bike solar charging station

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[Wireless Japan 2010] Kyocera Booth & Concept

This 2010 Wireless Japan was definitively a bit sad, and Kyocera’s booth was no exception, however, we had the chance to discover a few nice concept from Kyocera that comes in a wide range of shapes including the usual Slide-out keyboa[...]
[Wireless Japan 2010] Kyocera Booth & Concept
[Wireless Japan 2010] Kyocera Booth & Concept[Wireless Japan 2010] Kyocera Booth & Concept[Wireless Japan 2010] Kyocera Booth & Concept[Wireless Japan 2010] Kyocera Booth & Concept[Wireless Japan 2010] Kyocera Booth & Concept

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KYOCERA to acquire Sony’s TFT LCD Design & Manufacturing Facility

According to the agreement that Sony, its subsidiary Sony Mobile Display (SMD) and Kyocera reached, there will be a corporate split as Kyocera acquiring the TFT facilities of SMD in Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan as of June 1, 2010[...]
KYOCERA to acquire Sony’s TFT LCD Design & Manufacturing Facility
KYOCERA to acquire Sony’s TFT LCD Design & Manufacturing Facility

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Kyocera unveiled Android smartphone Zio M6000

Unveiled yesterday at the ongoing International CTIA Wireless 2010 trade show in Las Vegas, the Zio M6000 is Kyocera’s first Android handset. It runs on CDMA2000 1x EVDO rev A network, has Wi-Fi support and Bluetooth connectivity. Othe[...]
Kyocera unveiled Android smartphone Zio M6000
Kyocera unveiled Android smartphone Zio M6000

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Kyocera to showcase “World’s Lightest, Smallest and Most Efficient” LTE Base Station at MWC

Designed to offer solution for overloaded networks and facilitate better coverage for carriers, the prototype micro LTE (Long Term Evolution) base station weighs less than 12 kg, with a volume of 12 liters, and offers 8 watts of transm[...]
Kyocera to showcase “World’s Lightest, Smallest and Most Efficient” LTE Base Station at MWC
Kyocera to showcase “World’s Lightest, Smallest and Most Efficient” LTE Base Station at MWC

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AU KDDI’s Winter Line-up… Mamorino, Your Kids Best Friend

Since Japanese don’t usually drive their kids to school… you see kids wondering alone around the country side and the cities for kilometers, starting from 4 or 5 years old… AU, Kyocera and SECOM (a security company) joined hands [...]
AU KDDI’s Winter Line-up… Mamorino, Your Kids Best Friend
AU KDDI’s Winter Line-up… Mamorino, Your Kids Best FriendAU KDDI’s Winter Line-up… Mamorino, Your Kids Best FriendAU KDDI’s Winter Line-up… Mamorino, Your Kids Best Friend

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AU KDDI Winter Line-up… Sanyo’s SA001

The SA001 from Kyocera has no real killer features and offers pretty much what any other phone offers nowadays with a 1Seg TV tuner, Wi-Fi WIN, GPS, radio, Bluetooth, a 3.21Mpix camera module and a 3.1” WVGA IPS panel… However, the par[...]
AU KDDI Winter Line-up… Sanyo’s SA001
AU KDDI Winter Line-up… Sanyo’s SA001AU KDDI Winter Line-up… Sanyo’s SA001AU KDDI Winter Line-up… Sanyo’s SA001AU KDDI Winter Line-up… Sanyo’s SA001AU KDDI Winter Line-up… Sanyo’s SA001

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NS01 Your First Real “Belt” Phone

The Kyocera NS01 isn’t the most powerful phone available right now at AU… However its integrated belt makes it quite interesting. Not sure if many will use this, but now you can be certain that you’ll never drop your [...]
NS01 Your First Real “Belt” Phone

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10 New Handsets for AU: E-Paper, Waterpoof, OLED, Smile Shutter…

AU (KDDI) just announced 10 new handsets: -W61SA by Sanyo: has a 3” slide type OLED screen and a touch sensor, Bluetooth, 1Seg TV, GPS, a size of 51x108x17.3mm and weight of 139g. -W61T by Toshiba: with its sporty design and a 2.8” OLE[...]
10 New Handsets for AU:  E-Paper, Waterpoof, OLED, Smile Shutter…
10 New Handsets for AU:  E-Paper, Waterpoof, OLED, Smile Shutter…10 New Handsets for AU:  E-Paper, Waterpoof, OLED, Smile Shutter…10 New Handsets for AU:  E-Paper, Waterpoof, OLED, Smile Shutter…10 New Handsets for AU:  E-Paper, Waterpoof, OLED, Smile Shutter…10 New Handsets for AU:  E-Paper, Waterpoof, OLED, Smile Shutter…

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Honey Bee: The New 9.9mm PHS Phone from Willcom

While most major mobile phone manufacturers are getting 3.5G (HSDPA) crazy, Willcom continues to release PHS phones for both voice and data. PHS may a bit old-fashion when it comes to communication, but Willcom is still working hard br[...]
Honey Bee:  The New 9.9mm PHS Phone from Willcom
Honey Bee:  The New 9.9mm PHS Phone from WillcomHoney Bee:  The New 9.9mm PHS Phone from WillcomHoney Bee:  The New 9.9mm PHS Phone from WillcomHoney Bee:  The New 9.9mm PHS Phone from WillcomHoney Bee:  The New 9.9mm PHS Phone from Willcom

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