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

By: , IntoMobile
Thursday, January 24th, 2008 at 1:36 PM

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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