Google and NTT DoCoMo confirmed partners, possibly bringing Android handset to Japan

Posted by Will on Thursday, January 24th, 2008 at 1:36 pm under GPhone, Android, Rumors, Linux, DoCoMo, Partnerships, Announcements

NTT DoCoMo talking to Google to bring Android handset to JapanIt looks like the deal between Google and NTT DoCoMo to bring added Google-functionality to the carrier's i-mode internet service has been confirmed by NTT DoCoMo. The partnership would bring pre-installed Google applications to NTT DoCoMo handsets and make it easier for the carrier's 48 million i-mode customers to make use of apps like Google Maps.

We're also hearing that Google and NTT DoCoMo are in talks to bring an open-source Android-based handset to Japan. Remember, NTT DoCoMo is one of the original members of Google's Open Handset Alliance, so it makes sense that the carrier is considering releasing an Android-based handset.

[Via: Electronista]

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