Under the hood, the F-07E hides a 1.7GHz quad-core processor (most likely Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro), 2GB of RAM and a 13.1-megapixel camera sensor (for the rear camera). The phone is also waterproof, making sure you keep receiving calls and texts even after accidental drops in the water. Plus, let’s not forget the mobile TV capability, which is one of those must-have features in the Land of the rising Sun.

As it’s usually the case with Disney-branded smartphones announced in Japan, we doubt we’ll ever be able to buy one of these in the West. Perhaps some importer brings it to Europe and/or North America, but I’m not sure we’ll like the price of the unsubsidized model.

The DoCoMo F-07E will be available in three colors, each coming with Disney’s content like wallpapers, icons and sounds which are further complimented with a special glow in the dark back cover.

[Via: NewLaunches]

Of course, we would appreciate an even faster (newer) processor like Snapdragon 600, but I guess the lack of it will push the price down. In any case, we’ve no idea whether this particular Sony smartphone will ever make it to the West. If that happens — and it did get the regulatory approval to be sold in the U.S. — we’ll get back to you with more details. Stay tuned in the meantime, k?

[Via: Engadget]

The handset falls in line with the existing Xperia Z’s design language, featuring the large, centralized power/lock button. From the photos, you’ll also see that the device isn’t nearly as svelte as the Xperia Z. You won’t find a glass back on the Xperia A, but you will have a removable battery cover instead, in case you’d like to replace the 2300 mAh battery.

Other specifications of the Xperia A include a 5 inch 1080p HD display, 13 megapixel camera, 2.2 megapixel front-facing camera, 16GB internal storage, micro SD card slot, 2GB RAM and LTE support. While there’s no mention of what processor is running the show, we’d expect it to at least match the Xperia Z’s Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro, if not getting the bump to the Snapdragon 600.

With  NTT DoCoMo set to unveil new Sony devices on the 15th, the Xperia A will more than likely get its official debut then. We’d imagine that there’s little chance to see this device come to this side of the pond, but the Xperia Z and ZL are more than adequate enough to ease the pain.

This is definitely the Sony we like to see. Pumping out great devices that people will surely like, and the Xperia A is just one of many potential device that will be unveiled before the end of the year.

[Via: Engadget, XperiaBlog, FCC]

Rest of the specs are unchanged and include Qualcomm’s 1.7GHz Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB of RAM, 3,000mAh battery, 13-megapixel rear camera, 2.1-megapixel front-facing one, 32GB of internal memory and a microSD expansion slot.

Interested Japanese can get their unit from NTT DoCoMo, which is likely offering it on a number of different contracts.

Still no word when this bad boy will hit the Western hemisphere, though…

[Via: Engadget]

Here’s a quick rundown of what we know about the devices

Sony Xperia A (SO-04E) “Dogo”

The Xperia A will bring the world plenty of power with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 CPU, along with a 4.6 inch HD display, 2 GB of RAM, and 32GB internal storage. The device should also be water and dust resistant like the Xperia Z. Other specs include a 2300 mAh batter, IR blaster, 1Seg Japanese TV, and NFC for mobile wallet support. We should find this handset land on NTT Docomo later this summer.

Sony Xperia UL (SOL22) “Gaga”

In the other corner is the Sony Xperia UL, which is said to be similar to the existing Xperia ZL. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 will be running the show, along with a 5 inch 1080p display, 32GB of internal storage, and 2GB of RAM. Unlike the ZL, the Xperia UL will have a 2300 mAh removable battery. You can also expect similar specs as the Xperia A, including the IR blaster, 1Seg TV, water and dust resistant, and NFC support.

6.4 inch Togari Phablet

The Togari will certainly be one beast of a device and will more than likely be using the same display that we caught back in January. Rumored specs of the phablet include the 6.44 inch 1080p IPS display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, 3GB RAM, Adreno 330 GPU, 32GB storage, 13 megapixel rear camera, 2 megapixel front-facing camera, 3500 mAh battery, NFC, LTE, Stylus support, and more.

When/if the Togari phablet debuts, expect it to land at NTT Docomo as well.

[Via smasoku.mobi via XperiaBlog, Phonearena]

The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is one hell of a device, as it’s rocking best in class hardware, all while staying super slim (6.9mm) and ultra light (495 grams). Sony most certainly brought out the big guns with its latest flagship devices like the Xperia Z and the Tablet Z, both of which can go toe to toe with any competition.

As a refresher course, the Sony Xperia Tablet Z rocks a 10.1 inch 1920 x 1200 display, a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU,  2GB  RAM, 32GB internal storage, 8.1 megapixel rear-facing camera, NFC, LTE, microSD card slot, IR blaster, 6,000 mAh battery, and much more.

NTT Docomo will open the gates to pre-order the LTE-enabled Sony Xperia Tablet Z on March 9th, with the official release on the 22nd.

If you’ve been itching for a new LTE-enabled Android tablet, your first stop should be the Sony Xperia Tablet Z. While the release is currently for Japan only, we can only hope that the rest of the world will get such treatment in the coming months.

[Via: AndroidCentral]

Companies in this market are being invited to apply for the incubation program before March 11. If selected, they will be provided with various resources and know-how, including up to $23,000 seed funding in convertible notes, use of office space, other infrastructure conducive to business development, and mentoring on management and development. Moreover, even more support will be offered to those developing promising services and/or technologies that DoCoMo could use (offer to its clients).

Pretty cool how today’s carriers are looking beyond their traditional markets for ideas. They don’t want to turn to dump-pipes after all…