03 Feb 10 LG first to bring 4G to Japan
LG is probably feeling good right now, now that their devices have official 4G certification in Japan.
Right now, LG, the South Korean company isn’t releasing a 4G handset just yet, but they will be releasing a 4G compatible modem. In the meantime, NTT Docomo, Japan’s biggest cell phone carrier, will probably have their 4G line through the country by December.
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21 Jan 10 Xperia X10 coming to NTT DoCoMo with a different name
The Sony Xperia X10 is planned for a Japanese release, but it will be with NTT DoCoMo, and simply known as the Smartphone Xperia.
It is essentially the same Android-powered phone that has WiFi and an 8.1 Megapixel camera. It will be available in Japan in April in two colors that you see here: “Sensuous Black” and “Luster White”.
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20 Nov 09 Sharp and Q-Pot’s SH-04B Chocolate phone from NTT Docomo
LG could learn a thing or two about a Chocolate phone from the Sharp SH-04B. This phone, jointly made with Tokyo accessory maker Q-pot, is part of NTT Docomo’s new winter line, and it has some odd chocolate bar coating to complete the illusion of sweet candy.
It comes in a Melty Bitter brown or Melty Strawberry pink color, and features some “sweet” pre-installed chocolate-themed wallpapers, photo frames, and menus. It also has a 3-inch WVGA ASV screen, an 8MP CCD camera, Bluetooth, and a 1-seg digital TV tuner.
Just to let you know, this is not a candybar phone. It is a clamshell.
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12 Nov 09 Fujitsu F-04B separting phone with pico-projector
One of the many phones that NTT Docomo is releasing this winter is the Fujitsu F-04B Separate Kentai, a phone that has the unique ability to split its keyboard from its display. The keyboard and display are synced wirelessly via Bluetooth, and I can imagine that will come in handy for all sorts of applications.
I have recently learned that the user can also attach a 854 x 480 projector in place of a keyboard. So, a detachable keyboard and a pico projector? What could be better? How about a 12.2 megapixel camera?
There is no word of price or availability, but it will probably be a Japan-only release.
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10 Nov 09 NTT Docomo announces its winter line
Right on the heels of Softbank, Japan’s number 3 cell phone carrier, NTT Docomo (Japan’s biggest cell phone carrier) has announced its models for the winter.
It has over 19 of them, by the way. Pictured here is one of them, the Fujitsu F-04B Separate Kentai, a unique phone that allows the user to detach the keyboard from the display and then communicate via Bluetooth.
After the jump are all the phones in their line, listed in no particular order:
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23 Sep 09 Windows Mobile 6.5 to Power 30 New Windows Mobile 6.5 Phones This Year?
Don’t look so surprised by that number! Windows Mobile 6.5 is coming and it looks like there are quite a few phone makers ready to roll phone capable or running Microsoft’s newest OS. And while we’re definitely thrilled to see that concept tablet, the Courier already, we can’t say we’re similarly interested in Windows Mobile 6.5. The OS is clearly a transition platform from the old Windows Mobile 6 to the future Windows Mobile 7.
Nonetheless manufacturers out there are ready to launch Windows Mobile 6.5 phones! Those 30 new handsets capable of running Microsoft latest OS will be made by HTC, Samsung, LG, Sony Ericsson, Acer, Toshiba and HP. The phones will be released by the end of the year and we know a few carriers are definitely interested: AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, Orange, T-Mobile, Vodafone, NTT DoCoMo, Softbank Mobile, SKT, Telestra and Telus.
Will you buy a Windows Mobile 6.5 phone?
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08 Sep 09 NTT DoCoMo to Enter US Cell Phone Market?
It’s not the first time we hear that NTT DoCoMo is interested in the US market. It looks like the Japanese giant which already has over 50 million subscribers in Japan is considering such a move. According to rumors the Japanese company will be arriving to the USA in 2010 and it will bring lots of phones ready to feature its mobile web service i-mode. What will the Big Four have to say about this? What about you? Would you consider switching from your default carrier to NTT DoCoMo.
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15 Jul 09 Sharp’s solar powered SH-08A handset
While the solar-powered trend hasn’t really caught on here in the States yet, it’s all the rage in Japan. This spurr of interest has lead NTT DoCoMo to announce the Sharp solar-powered SH-08A, pictured above.
This device will apparantly withstand submersion in water up to a meter and will feature a VGA display, an 8MP camera and 7.2Mbps HSDPA. As for the solar capabilities, you’ll reportedly get 1 minute of talk time for every 10 minutes in the sun. Hey, it’s not much but it’s certainly something.
NTT DoCoMo says that the handset will go on sale in Japan sometime this September.
Read (NTT DoCoMo) via EngadgetMobile
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31 Jan 09 NTT DoCoMo to Dismantle 2G Network?
You’re never going to believe this but NTT DoCoMo is planning on dismantling its 2G network and offer 3G coverage to all its subscribers. Do you think that will be a hard thing to accomplish? Well it might be easier than most of expect it to be. 88% of NTT DoCoMo’s subscribers were using 3G handsets according to December 2008 stats. And the company wants to go 100% 3G by 2012 which seems really easy to do considering that it has to convert only 12% of its customers to 3G. All this is happening while other carriers have very poor, or limited 3G networks. Good job NTT DoCoMo! Everyone else should follow your example!
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20 Jan 09 7 Fujitsu PRIME F-03A Released by NTT DoCoMo
The Japanese carrier, NTT DoCoMo, has released a new slider fresh out Fujitsu’s ovens. The phone is filled with specs and features perfect for Japan’s environment. It comes with the Japanese e-payment system, i-mode and TV streaming. Here are some of its features:
- 3.2 inch touchscreen display with 480 x 960 resolution
- 5.2 megapixel autofocus camera with flash
- Japanese 7.2Mbps FOMA support
- Global 3G support
- GPS navigation
- Bluetooth connectivity
- USB 2.0
- Automatic volume control
- microSD memory card slot
What do you think? It had me at global 3G support. The phone will arrive on January 25 to Japan but we don’t have any prices yet. Nor do we know if other markets are going to receive it.
via NTTDoCoMo
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18 Dec 08 Internet on Trains?
If airline companies can get WiFi and voice services why shouldn’t train be able to get it too? NTT Communication has a big plan for Japan’s high-speed bullet trains. It will offer WiFi service starting this March for N700 series trains. A coaxial cable will run through the train and it will get you the well deserved Internet connection. You should expect a speed limitation of about 2Mbps. As for the money, you will have to pay $5.60 for a day’s worth of WiFi Internet and $19 for the whole month.
via PCWorld
Bullet Train Picture – Credit Japanese Lifestyle
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24 Nov 08 Nokia to Launch MVNO in Japan
I don’t know what Nokia is thinking about when it’s working on the launch of its MVNO network in Japan, but since they have the money and the knowledge they might just be able to pull it off. Although I am surprised that the Finnish mobile manufacturer wants to create it’s own network and, of all places, it has picked Japan. Sure Japan is a large market for cell phone users and on top of that NTT DoCoMo will be involved in the project. What Nokia doesn’t have in Japan is market share. A mere 1% of Japan has a Nokia phone. So that’s why they want to create their own network…
Nokia has tried before the whole MVNO thing but it hasn’t really worked out. Oh, and MVNO stands for mobile virtual network operator. Basically Nokia will use some cell phone lines owned by NTT DoCoMo.
via Reuters
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16 Oct 08 NTT DoCoMo, Renesas, Fujitsu and Sharp Working on a HSUPA Phone
We have four of the Japan’s finest companies that decided to play together in order to create a SH-Mobile G4 single-chip LSI device. Wow, that’s so cool, I will want two or three of those!
Seriously speaking, NTT DoCoMo, Renesas, Fujitsu and Sharp are working on a handset which will have GSM/GPRS/EDGE support and HSUPA/HSDPA/W-CDMA standards. The Japanese companies are getting ready a cell phone that’s going to offer HSUPA speeds of up to 5.7Mbps and HSDPA speeds of up to 7.2Mbps. The devices will come with 45-nm processors, 3D graphics support, HD support and more. The SH-Mobile G4 will arrive in 2010, which is a long long time from now. Maybe too long!
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08 Oct 08 NTT DoCoMo to Launch Sony Ericsson SO-01A
NTT DoCoMo is ready to offer its Japanese subscribers a new phone. The Sony Ericsson SO-10A is quite the smartphone. At least its design is worth talking about. Depending on what you want to do, you can choose which side you want to view. One sides has a keypad and a smaller display, like in the picture here but the other side has a full toushscreen display ready for some serious action. Now that’s a phone I’d want to check out!
Unfortunately we don’t have any pricing details yet. But then again, you aren’t going to Japan anytime soon right?
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03 Oct 08 NTT DoCoMo Has a DLP Phone Projector
Well you’ve seen the video, what do you think? Do you actually need this feature embedded in your current smartphone. As you might already know there are various mini-projectors to choose from and we did show them to you earlier on. I could think of lots of reasons for not having a DLP projector inside my phone but then NTT DoCoMo will tell you otherwise.
It looks like the Japanese carrier has a DLP phone projector which would use a LED light source in order to project a 20-25 inch image across the room. How many time will you say “Wait honey, I have the projector with me! I know it’s somewhere inside this phone. Sure we can look at all those wedding photos… again!”
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01 Oct 08 BlackBerry Bold for Japan in 2009
We are not sure what RIM is playing at here. The company had the ability to deliver the BlackBerry Bold already in Chile, but it sure is taking its time in getting its latest smartphone out here in the States. If that’s the situation here in the good ole’ USA, things definitely aren’t looking better for other countries too. The latest rumor brings us the news of a Bold launch in Japan, not this year apparently, but in the first quarter of 2009, a hell of a long time for something that has been in the news for too long already. NTT DoCoMo will be the privileged carrier to provide the device in the island country at an unknown price. We don’t think the Japanese are tech-starved in anyway, but wouldn’t it be better for RIM and for all of us to get the device out already, before we all move on and get hooked on to something better?
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30 Sep 08 DoCoMo and Fujitsu Reveal Concept Phone at CEATEC
The phone in the picture above is a concept phone shown by DoCoMo and Fujitsu at CEATEC in Japan this year. This splitting cell phone look interesting. I can help but wonder how fast I’d destroy it. I tend to play with cell phones, especially sliders and flip phones to the point where certain parts might fly off.
As you can see there’s a screen and a keyboard segment. The two pieces are connected with magnets and they communicate which each other via Bluetooth. There’s no name for this splitting device as it’s just a concept for now. We’re waiting to see if Fujitsu and DoCoMo will actually send it to massive production. It would be interesting to see what features it will sport.
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29 Sep 08 BlackBerry Bold Goes to Japan in 2009
While the Bold is yet to arrive from AT&T in the USA, it looks like NTT DoCoMo is ready to offer the BlackBerry 9000 to its subscribers. It looks like Japan should be a logical move from RIM. But the Japanese market has been proven to be a tough market for RIM to crack.
The Bold is a truly unique device which is already being sold in various countries across the globe. If successful in Japan it might lead the way for other great RIM phones. The Pearl, the Curve and particularly the Storm might also be sent out to Japan if all goes well for Japan.
The Bold is going to be sold in Japan in 2009. Hear that AT&T? Even Japan is getting it?
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28 Sep 08 NTT DoCoMo and Fujitsu Working Together on LTE
NTT DoCoMo is getting ready for its next-generation 4G network and in the process it has chosen Fujitsu to help. NTT DoCoMo will use the Evolved Packet Core from Fujitsu. Fujitsu will also supply the wireless base stations and handsets for the future LTE network in Japan. Nokia will provide hardware and software to be used with Fujitsu’s technology.
Does anyone know when the new LTE network will be finishing? Any official testing to take place soon? Any LTE capable devices to be created soon? Is Nokia going to provide them first? Too many questions will be left unanswered for now.
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27 Aug 08 NTT DoCoMo bags the Sharp SH706iw 3G cell phone
We have seen some pretty impressive Sharp handsets adorn NTT DoCoMo’s lineup and the SH706iw continues the tradition with some features that should sound droolworthy elsewhere in the world too. This slider has an expansive 3-inch VGA 480×854-pixel display and a touchpad for smoother interaction. You will also find Dolby Mobile sound system to complement that big, beautiful touchscreen with other usual goodies like 1Seg TV tuner and microSD/SDHC support, but the camera comes as a disappointment with only a 2-megapixel lens, while the previous model had climbed up to 3.2 megapixels. Being 3G capable, the SH706iw can handle 3G calls for 195 minutess, video calls for up to 105 minutes with a standby time of 490 hours.
The lucky Japanese won’t have to wait long as the Sharp SH706iw will be available from NTT DoCoMo starting September 1 at a price that hasn’t been revealed yet.
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