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Japan's Softbank begins accepting iPhone 4 pre-order today

As one of the earliest country to receive the upcoming Apple's iPhone 4 this June 24, Japan's Softbank -- country's exclusive partner -- opens its pre-order queue today. According to Softbank online shop's announcement, the pre-order will be opened at 5 PM (GMT+9). You can check term and condition of pre-order reservation in this page [Japanese]. 

As the page is Japanese and image sourced, means harder to be translated with machine, at least the reservation tells that there will be only black version of iPhone 4 that will be available for pre-order customers. Maybe those who can speak Japanese can add more information about the pricing. 

iPhone 4 is the latest edition of Apple's popular iPhone series. Brought to you in black and white version, iPhone 4 boosts several new upgrades. You may take a look some of our coverages. 

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Posted 1 month ago by Amir Karimuddin 

iPhone 4 will be sold on June 24 in Japan

                 
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Apple has added video chat on the next-gen iPhone, additional premises this application users can retrieve and edit high-definition quality video and has a screen resolution more 'crunchy'.

"We will make the biggest leap since the original iPhone was launched," said Apple CEO Steve Jobs when he was showing off Apple's iPhone 4 in the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2010) in San Francisco.

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Posted 1 month ago by Oki Rosgani 

Japanese site is found selling next gen iPhone!

       
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Ikebukuro Online Shop, a Japanese site, is found to offer 40 next generation iPhone (they call it iPhone 4 HD) as reported by Asiajin! There are 2 choices of iPhone 4 HD capacity, 64GB and 80GB. The former is sold for JPY108,000 (US$1165), while the latter is offered at JPY127,000 (US$1370). Those prices including taxes, with either Black or White version. There are only 7 units remaining as of I am writing now.

The online shop describes the specs of iPhone 4 HD as follow:
  • GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and 3G/HSDPA 850/1900/2100
  • 114.3 x 58.7 x 9.4 mm
  • 140 grams
  • TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors 
  • 640 x 960 pixels screen, 3.5 inches
  • Multi-touch input method
  • Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
  • Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
  • Scratch-resistant surface
  • Primary camera 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash (there's secondary camera, but no technical information about it)
Legit or not, we will know the truth next week.
 

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Posted 1 month ago by Amir Karimuddin 

"Android war" in Japan: HTC Desire for Softbank, Samsung Galaxy S for DOCOMO

Following the major success of Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, sold by DOCOMO, Japan operators plan to unveil even more Android phones. HTC Desire (Softbank X-06HT) is set to launch by Softbank Mobile, third largest operator that also offers iPhone, while DOCOMO furthermore will put Samsung Galaxy S (dubbed as DOCOMO GT-I9000) into their line ups. Both phones are powered by OS2.1 and probably will have Froyo (OS2.2) when officially launched on Summer/Autumn.

Although the smartphone market in Japan is still not that big, compared to regular phones, it's definitely growing day by day. After iPhone that shocked local market, last month we witnessed long queue of customers to get Xperia X10. Smartphone sales rank captured by Kei Shimada reveals Xperia X10 tops this list for weeks outscores iPhone 3GS 16GB in 2nd position and the 32GB variant in 4th.  

Japan is long known as difficult market to be broken up by foreign vendors. Nokia even gave up selling phone there. Fortunately, Japanese give much love to American OS by letting iPhone and Android to grow bigger every single day. Actually I am looking forward to see Sharp and Panasonic, two largest phone maker in Japanese market, to announce their own Android OS phone. 

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Posted 2 months ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Japan's Softbank Mobile to offer HTC Desire by late April

Following the launch of NTT docomo's Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, third largest operator in Japan -- Softbank Mobile -- plans to offer their first Android phone. In collaboration with Taiwan's HTC, HTC Desire is the next gadget Japanese can have, starting late April. According to the press release [Japanese], Softbank begins to accept pre-order earlier this month.

HTC Desire the new line up of HTC that share same specification as Google's Nexus One. The difference mainly are in Sense User Interface and touchpad navigation (instead of trackball). Desire bears current top notch power horse, including Snapdragon 1 GHz processor, 3.7 inch screen display, Android OS 2.1, and Flash Lite. 
 
Previously, Softbank Mobile is quite successful in promoting iPhone to Japan. Around 500,000 units of iPhone are sold within 7 months. 

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Posted 3 months ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Big buzz of Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 in Japan

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 now available in many countries, including in Asia region. The flagship launch was held in Japan, exclusively available for NTT docomo users and created quite big buzz there. There are 50,000 pre-orders listed and the photos shown in Sony Ericsson blogs revealed some long queues to get this first Android phone from Japan-Sweden venture.

Beside in Japan, X10 has hit the stores in Indonesia and Malaysia. The regular price in Indonesia is IDR6,999,000 (around US$776), while in Malaysia, according to @CHIPMY, the X10 price is RM2,799 (US$871). Along with X10, Sony Ericsson also unveiled Vivaz and Elm for public.

Xperia X10 sports wide 4 inch TFT display, along with 1GHz Snapdragon processor and 8 megapixels camera. It brings customized Android OS 1.6 (Donut) with own TimeScape and MediaScape apps. Initially announced on November last year, this X10 series hopefully bring Sony Ericsson back into the game. 

If you have comment, impression, or problem with your X10, don't hesitate to drop one at Sony Ericsson Product Blog.

   
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Posted 3 months ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Sharp launch the Android-based convergence device for Japan region

 

     
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KDDI plans to launch a smart phone devices based on Android OS 1.6, one of the products that will enter the KDDI market is Sharp IS01, this is a convergence device between the smartphone and the netbook, thats why is called SmartBook.

IS01 powered by Snapdragon 1GHz processor and packed with 5-inch touch screen display capability and has 960 x 480 screen resolution, QWERTY keyboard with a clamshell design,  and 3GB of internal memory. Sharp IS01has also a microSD slot for adding storage media and a trackball for navigation process.

Actually, there is IS02 model which produce by Toshiba but this model using Windows Mobile 6.5.3. Both device's communication system is CDMA 1X EV-DO Rev.A (CDMA 1X WIN) support, IEEE802.11b/g wireless or LAN, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, and infrared. Support GPS functionality because using Qualcomm's "gpsOneXTRA" feature.

[via k-tai]

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Posted 4 months ago by Oki Rosgani 

Japan's mobile TV feature will be in Full HD this year with new chip

Japan nails it again in mobile TV technology by preparing next generation processor that supports Full HD resolution. It will ready to be equipped into new lineups since April. Named as SH-Mobile MT1, this new chip will be able to produce 1920x1080 pixels screen, noise reduction function, voice processing (5.1 channels/two channels), all with low power consumption. One more thing, the spec said it also has HDMI Transmitter LSI interface, if phone maker would like to optimize it.

1seg technology currently only available in Japan, Brazil, and Peru, allowing consumers on using mobile phone to view digital TV broadcasting (not analog, like what is offered by most Chinese phones). If you'd like to know further about this new chip spec, you may read it in here [Japanese]. 

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Posted 4 months ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Docomo will officially launch Xperia X10 on April 1

Since Sony Ericsson Indonesia has delayed the launching of Xperia X10 for public to April 5, seems like our Japanese comrades will taste this phone first. NTT Docomo confirms to offer this phone starting on April 1. 

This is the second Android phone to be offered in Japan. The first one is HTC Magic, dubbed as HT-03A, last July. While foreign phones like iPhone or Windows Mobile still struggle to find its niche in Japan savvy market, Docomo tries to prepare more for its Android platform by creating several own apps. 

Bear in mind that Docomo is member of Open Handset Alliance, business alliance led by Google to bring open standard to mobile devices. X10 is the first Android phone by Sony Ericsson, brings 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 4 inch screen wide, and 8 megapixels camera. 

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Posted 4 months ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Japan's KDDI au to offer Android and Windows Mobile smartphones starting June

Finally Japan's second largest operator, KDDI, ready to enter smartphone market this year. After only unveiling one Windows Mobile phone last year, KDDI (with its phone network, au) will offer Android and Windows Mobile phones on June at the earliest. 

Although the press release (Japanese) isn't very clear mentioning what model and vendor that will be involved, it should be a great step by this CDMA operator to finally realize the potential of smartphone niche in the future.

These Android phones, however, will fully backed by Google with its Android Market. In addition, KDDI will unveil its own Android application store.

[via Asiajin]

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Posted 5 months ago by Amir Karimuddin