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Dual-Core Waterproof “Triple High Speed” Smartphone with WiMAX – Fujitsu ARROWS Z ISW11F

The Arrows Z is the latest smartphone from Fujitsu Toshiba Mobile Communications. It will be released on the AU network from late November 2011. “The concept behind this model is “Triple High Speed”. First of all, in [...]
Dual-Core Waterproof “Triple High Speed” Smartphone with WiMAX – Fujitsu ARROWS Z ISW11F

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Sharp introduces the RW-T107, a new B2B only Android Slate

Designed for sales forces, support of other business needing a powerful slate, Sharp latest RW-T107 tablet comes pack with not only a 1GHz CPU but also Japan Felica Card reader (NFC). The RW-T107 will then be capable to read customers [...]
Sharp introduces the RW-T107, a new B2B only Android Slate
Sharp introduces the RW-T107, a new B2B only Android SlateSharp introduces the RW-T107, a new B2B only Android Slate

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Konami’s Online golf simulator, GOLF CONNECTION

This is the latest digital golf simulator from Konami, called Golf Connection. It uses a high speed camera and sensors to measure the speed, angle and spin of the ball so it can reproduce it accurately in the game. It also measures how[...]
Konami’s Online golf simulator, GOLF CONNECTION

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NEC CASIO Summer 2011 Phone Line-up

NEC CASIO mobile had a little press conference this afternoon in Japan in order to talk in depth about their latest models introduces respectively during Docomo and KDDI’s event this past two days, and gave us the occasion to play with[...]
NEC CASIO Summer 2011 Phone Line-up
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[Recap - Video] Docomo Summer 2011 Smartphone Line-up

Here you are in a single news update we have everything you should know about Docomo new Amazing (or Insane) Summer 2011 Smartphone Line-up: Fujitsu Loox F-07C, the world first ATOM powered Smartphone Sharp Aquos Phone f SH-13C comes w[...]
[Recap - Video] Docomo Summer 2011 Smartphone Line-up
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[Eyes-On] Sony Ericsson Xperia ACRO SO-02C, a better Xperia ARC

Nope this isn’t a typo but a new Sony Xperia, the ACRO or SO-02C is an Xperia Arc modified for the Japanese market with IR and NFC or eWallet support as well as a 1Seg TV Tuner. The ACRO is slightly thicker and heavier than the ARC but[...]
[Eyes-On] Sony Ericsson Xperia ACRO SO-02C, a better Xperia ARC
[Eyes-On] Sony Ericsson Xperia ACRO SO-02C, a better Xperia ARC[Eyes-On] Sony Ericsson Xperia ACRO SO-02C, a better Xperia ARC[Eyes-On] Sony Ericsson Xperia ACRO SO-02C, a better Xperia ARC[Eyes-On] Sony Ericsson Xperia ACRO SO-02C, a better Xperia ARC[Eyes-On] Sony Ericsson Xperia ACRO SO-02C, a better Xperia ARC

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[Hands-On] NEC update its Medias Ultrathin Android Phone Medias with the N-06C

The N-04C was NEC sexiest Android Smartphone unveiled early February in Japan, and today, after the first rumors launched by Juggly, both Docomo and NEC launch an upgrade of the Medias N-04C with the N-06C. So what’s new here? If the d[...]
[Hands-On] NEC update its Medias Ultrathin Android Phone Medias with the N-06C
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KT starts NFC payment in Korea on the Galaxy S II

KT and Lotte, the same Lotte that we have in Japan and founded by Japanese-educated Korean Business Man Shin Kyu-Ho or in Japan Takeo Shigemitsu, has started to accept mobile payments via NCF or Near Field Communication set-up by KT in[...]
KT starts NFC payment in Korea on the Galaxy S II
KT starts NFC payment in Korea on the Galaxy S IIKT starts NFC payment in Korea on the Galaxy S II

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Meet the possibly new NEC Medias N-06C

The Nec Medias N-04C is the sexiest and slimmest Japanese Android Smartphone that we have the chance to come across, and it seems that it will be soon be available in Waterproof version (IPX 5/7) with the N-06C. Once again and accordin[...]
Meet the possibly new NEC Medias N-06C
Meet the possibly new NEC Medias N-06C

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DOCOMO and KT Agree to Launch Cross-border NFC Services

NTT Docomo, one of Japan’s 3 biggest players in the telecom market, recently announced an agreement with Korea’s leading telecom operator KT Corporation, to use their NFC-technologies (Near field communication) for cross-bo[...]
DOCOMO and KT Agree to Launch Cross-border NFC Services

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[Security Show 2011] Sony’s Felica and NFC Solutions

Contactless payment solutions in Japan are big, really big, and it is not surprising to see that Sony’s Felica comes as a major player in that matter. Available almost everywhere from the basic card to the mobile phone, sticker, bracel[...]
[Security Show 2011] Sony’s Felica and NFC Solutions
[Security Show 2011] Sony’s Felica and NFC Solutions[Security Show 2011] Sony’s Felica and NFC Solutions[Security Show 2011] Sony’s Felica and NFC Solutions[Security Show 2011] Sony’s Felica and NFC Solutions[Security Show 2011] Sony’s Felica and NFC Solutions

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[Hands-On] Docomo introduces the world thinnest Android phone with the Medias N-04C

We had the chance to learn about this very interesting Medias N-04C Android phone a few days ago and today, Docomo officially unveils the Medias N-04C to the Japanese public. So what can we say about this new very slim Smartphone? Firs[...]
[Hands-On] Docomo introduces the world thinnest Android phone with the Medias N-04C
[Hands-On] Docomo introduces the world thinnest Android phone with the Medias N-04C[Hands-On] Docomo introduces the world thinnest Android phone with the Medias N-04C[Hands-On] Docomo introduces the world thinnest Android phone with the Medias N-04C[Hands-On] Docomo introduces the world thinnest Android phone with the Medias N-04C[Hands-On] Docomo introduces the world thinnest Android phone with the Medias N-04C

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NEC to Release MEDIAS N-04C in Japan a new 7.7mm 4” Android Smartphone

This Week DoCoMo will release its new Phone and Smartphone collection in Japan and it seems that some Japanese people working either closed to NEC or DoCoMo could not resist to share in advance what this event will have to offer! Found[...]
NEC to Release MEDIAS N-04C in Japan a new 7.7mm 4” Android Smartphone
NEC to Release MEDIAS N-04C in Japan a new 7.7mm 4” Android Smartphone

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IC stickers for iPhone by SoftBank

SoftBank, one of the three mobile phone providers in Japan, released yesterday stickers with IC capability for the iPhone 4. IC cards are very frequent in Japan and can be used almost everywhere, be it department stores, restaurants or[...]
IC stickers for iPhone by SoftBank
IC stickers for iPhone by SoftBank

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Samsung introduces Korea’s first Near Field Communication phone with the SHW-A170K

The SHW-A170K is Samsung first NFC or Near Field Communication phone to be available in Korea. The SHW-A170K will allow users to make at first basic payment via the “SHOW Touch” NFC services available in subways, bus, Taxis, convenienc[...]
Samsung introduces Korea’s first Near Field Communication phone with the SHW-A170K
Samsung introduces Korea’s first Near Field Communication phone with the SHW-A170KSamsung introduces Korea’s first Near Field Communication phone with the SHW-A170KSamsung introduces Korea’s first Near Field Communication phone with the SHW-A170KSamsung introduces Korea’s first Near Field Communication phone with the SHW-A170K

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Samsung’s NFC chip Increases wireless connectivity for mobile phones

New near field communications (NFC) chips introduced by Samsung have embedded flash memory, low-power design, and advanced RF sensitivity. Used in smartphones, the chips offer instant peer-to-peer wireless connection via Bluetooth or W[...]
Samsung’s NFC chip Increases wireless connectivity for mobile phones
Samsung’s NFC chip Increases wireless connectivity for mobile phones

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Watch Movie Trailers on Your Mobile Phone Thanks to Movie Posters

In October Japanese mobile phone operator Softbank, in cooperation with NTT Data, Hitachi, and Gemalto, will begin a Near Flied Communication (NFC) testing phase allowing some lucky beta testers to watch movie trailers (Wall-E and Tink[...]
Watch Movie Trailers on Your Mobile Phone Thanks to Movie Posters

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