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LG introduces world’s first HD LTE Smartphone in Japan with the L-01D

Following launches in North America and Korea, LG today introduced its Optimus LTE (Model L-01D) smartphone in Japan, one of the largest LTE-serviced countries. The launch of the handset comes on the heels of LG’s successful collaborat[...]
LG introduces world’s first HD LTE Smartphone in Japan with the L-01D
LG introduces world’s first HD LTE Smartphone in Japan with the L-01DLG introduces world’s first HD LTE Smartphone in Japan with the L-01DLG introduces world’s first HD LTE Smartphone in Japan with the L-01DLG introduces world’s first HD LTE Smartphone in Japan with the L-01D

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Casio and Nec announces the Connected with Medias thanks to the G-Shock GB-6900-4JF

NEC released in Japan its latest line-up of Android LTE Smartphone including the first time for the manufacturer Bluetooth 4.0 and its enhanced low voltage technology. Being among the first mobile phone to use here in Japan Bluetooth 4[...]
Casio and Nec announces the Connected with Medias thanks to the G-Shock GB-6900-4JF
Casio and Nec announces the Connected with Medias thanks to the G-Shock GB-6900-4JF

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Docomo launches its first pair of LTE Xi ready Tablet in Japan

Behold Docomo’s Tablet GALAXY Tab 10.1 LTE SC-01D, and The Docomo Tablet ARROWS Tab LTE F-01D! While the first tablet is somehow pretty common and has been introduced by Samsung earlier, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 LTE or SC-01D in Japan will [...]
Docomo launches its first pair of LTE Xi ready Tablet in Japan
Docomo launches its first pair of LTE Xi ready Tablet in JapanDocomo launches its first pair of LTE Xi ready Tablet in JapanDocomo launches its first pair of LTE Xi ready Tablet in JapanDocomo launches its first pair of LTE Xi ready Tablet in JapanDocomo launches its first pair of LTE Xi ready Tablet in Japan

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[Good Design Expo 2011] Docomo Palette UI Art project

Back in May when Docomo introduced its latest line-up of phone and smartphone the company introduced its Palette UI, a new interface/skin for its Android smartphone made to improve the navigation between each app you may have on your d[...]
[Good Design Expo 2011] Docomo Palette UI Art project
[Good Design Expo 2011] Docomo Palette UI Art project[Good Design Expo 2011] Docomo Palette UI Art project

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Docomo Sold 20 Millions of Raku-Raku phone since 1999

20 Million phones sold, 18 different models here you are the Raku-Raku Series from Docomo, a unique Phone made to be “simple” and help elderly to get around with Hi-tech in style while avoiding any cultural shock! While the fundamental[...]
Docomo Sold 20 Millions of Raku-Raku phone since 1999

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NHK and NTT successfully Tests international Transmission of Super Hi-Vision Video (8K)

Photo Courtesy of the American Society of Cinematographers. Super Hi-Vision Videos or 8K is the holy grail of all geeks, well at least to the ones who would love to see 7,680×4,320 Movies at home or wherever they can. Being 16 tim[...]
NHK and NTT successfully Tests international Transmission of Super Hi-Vision Video (8K)

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Fujitsu Releases “Raku-Raku” Basic 3 Mobile Phone

Fujitsu today announced that its new Raku-Raku Basic 3 (F-08C) mobile phone for elders will be available in Japan starting April 22. The new Raku-Raku (meaning “easy-to-use” in Japanese) Basic 3, features a special instructions button [...]
Fujitsu Releases “Raku-Raku” Basic 3 Mobile Phone
Fujitsu Releases “Raku-Raku” Basic 3 Mobile Phone

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NTT DOCOMO to Create Dedicated Department for Smartphone Business

NTT Docomo announced today that it will strengthen its growing smartphone business by establishing the dedicated Smart Communication Services Department on April 1. Integrating the existing Consumer Services Department and a section re[...]
NTT DOCOMO to Create Dedicated Department for Smartphone Business
NTT DOCOMO to Create Dedicated Department for Smartphone Business

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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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Hell Freezes over! Docomo to start Unlock SIM program in Japan next month!

Finally! I have been waiting for this since the past 10 years! Docomo, the largest mobile operator in Japan, will allow any of its customers to unlock their phone, starting on April 1st for a fee of ¥3,150, to be used with other SIM Ca[...]
Hell Freezes over! Docomo to start Unlock SIM program in Japan next month!

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NTT to fight calories one picture at a time!

In an effort to keep the world as fit as possible, NTT Communication and Food.log Inc has started to run a trial service of a cloud based mobile health support service in Japan. Just install a dedicated software on your smartphone runn[...]
NTT to fight calories one picture at a time!

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DoCoMo to finally join Softbank and others by providing economical Flat-Rate data in Japan

DoCoMo was so far the least competitive company when it comes to provide unlimited data plan in Japan. But this my friends will change March 15 and you will finally be able to get a cheap and unlimited flat-rate in Japan for your smart[...]
DoCoMo to finally join Softbank and others by providing economical Flat-Rate data in Japan
DoCoMo to finally join Softbank and others by providing economical Flat-Rate data in Japan

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DoCoMo, Baccarat and Sharp introduces their first common Phone in Japan

DoCoMo and Baccarat may not have much in common, but today they finally find the way to work together with Sharp’s latest phone the SH-09C. Rests assure this new phone has not been designed entirely with Baccarat’s luxury g[...]
DoCoMo, Baccarat and Sharp introduces their first common Phone in Japan
DoCoMo, Baccarat and Sharp introduces their first common Phone in JapanDoCoMo, Baccarat and Sharp introduces their first common Phone in JapanDoCoMo, Baccarat and Sharp introduces their first common Phone in JapanDoCoMo, Baccarat and Sharp introduces their first common Phone in JapanDoCoMo, Baccarat and Sharp introduces their first common Phone in Japan

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PSP2 set to have 3G, OLED and much more?

According to the Nikkei Shinbun, the PSP2 schedule to be unveiled this week in Japan will come this year, will have a Portable CELL CPU, OLED, Multitouch functionality (according to previous reports) and 3G thanks to NTT DoCoMo. Anyway[...]
PSP2 set to have 3G, OLED and much more?

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NTT Docomo Announces REGZA Smartphone Sale Date

The Toshiba REGZA T-01C smartphone will go on sale on the 17th of December, NTT Docomo announced last Friday. We covered it here when I went to the Docomo newphones press conference back in November, and it seems a better choice of sma[...]
NTT Docomo Announces REGZA Smartphone Sale Date
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NTT’s Android tablet, the Hikari iFrame

NTT, one of Japan’s main mobile provider, has released its very own tablet, the Hikari iFrame, which we talked about last year. This little Android 2.1 device features: a 7-inch touchscreen (800×480), Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g, USB por[...]
NTT’s Android tablet, the Hikari iFrame
NTT’s Android tablet, the Hikari iFrameNTT’s Android tablet, the Hikari iFrameNTT’s Android tablet, the Hikari iFrameNTT’s Android tablet, the Hikari iFrameNTT’s Android tablet, the Hikari iFrame

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[Hands On] Sharp’s 3D Smartphones, the Future is now in your pocket!

Sharp held a press conference for its new cell phones and mobile devices today at Tokyo Midtown, in Akasaka, Tokyo. The main presentation primarily introduced their five smartphones on the three cell carriers here in Japan, and their p[...]
[Hands On] Sharp’s 3D Smartphones, the Future is now in your pocket!
[Hands On] Sharp’s 3D Smartphones, the Future is now in your pocket![Hands On] Sharp’s 3D Smartphones, the Future is now in your pocket![Hands On] Sharp’s 3D Smartphones, the Future is now in your pocket![Hands On] Sharp’s 3D Smartphones, the Future is now in your pocket![Hands On] Sharp’s 3D Smartphones, the Future is now in your pocket!

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Fujitsu winter 2010 ~ spring 2011 Cell Phone Lineup

On the heels of the Docomo winter 2010 ~ spring 2011 press conference last Monday is Fujitsu’s press conference today in Tokyo, showcasing their own cell phones in Docomo’s new model lineup, all waterproof, all clamshells, [...]
Fujitsu winter 2010 ~ spring 2011 Cell Phone Lineup
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Docomo F-03C Featurephone from Fujitsu

Third up in Fujitsu’s new cell phone lineup is the SMART series F-03C, another clamshell form factor cell phone with a waterproof body positioned more for business users (to the F-01C’s high specs, and the F-02C’s fas[...]
Docomo F-03C Featurephone from Fujitsu
Docomo F-03C Featurephone from FujitsuDocomo F-03C Featurephone from FujitsuDocomo F-03C Featurephone from FujitsuDocomo F-03C Featurephone from FujitsuDocomo F-03C Featurephone from Fujitsu

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Docomo F-02C Featurephone from Fujitsu

Fujitsu’s second offering this winter to Docomo’s new model lineup is the F-02C in Docomo’s STYLE series, a waterproof clamshell cousin to the F-01C, with more emphasis on style and fashion than on high-end features. [...]
Docomo F-02C Featurephone from Fujitsu
Docomo F-02C Featurephone from FujitsuDocomo F-02C Featurephone from FujitsuDocomo F-02C Featurephone from FujitsuDocomo F-02C Featurephone from FujitsuDocomo F-02C Featurephone from Fujitsu

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NTT DoCoMo announces Xi LTE service

NTT DoCoMo has announced the launch of Xi, the first ultra-high-speed wireless connectivity service in Japan based on LTE (Long Term Evolution). Scheduled to launch on December 24, 2010, Xi will have a maximum download speed of 75 Mbps[...]
NTT DoCoMo announces Xi LTE service
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“Bisqui Phon” You to a buiscuit shaped Phone!

Sure this “Bisqui Phon” may not come with the most fancy OS or Camera Module available on the market but who could resist to such a cute biscuit shape Phone? Built by Sharp, the Q-Pot “Bisqui Phon” also know has SH-04C is also another [...]
“Bisqui Phon” You to a buiscuit shaped Phone!
“Bisqui Phon” You to a buiscuit shaped Phone!“Bisqui Phon” You to a buiscuit shaped Phone!“Bisqui Phon” You to a buiscuit shaped Phone!“Bisqui Phon” You to a buiscuit shaped Phone!“Bisqui Phon” You to a buiscuit shaped Phone!

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