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NTT DoCoMo, Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Fujitsu, NEC, Nokia and Samsung all lining up to make 5G a reality in Japan

May 10, 2014 by Dusan Belic - 1 Comment

NTT DoCoMo announced that it is working with leading telecommunications companies to make 5G reality in Japan. As part of the effort, the operator is teaming-up with Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Fujitsu, NEC, Nokia and Samsung to conduct experimental trials of emerging 5G mobile communications technologies. Specifically, the firms will explore the potential to exploit frequency bands…

Sony Xperia Z2 Compact coming to Japan’s NTT DoCoMo as Xperia A2

May 1, 2014 by Dusan Belic - 2 Comments

Sony will launch the Compact version of its flagship device Xperia Z2 later this year. The first market to get this phone will be Japan, as we’ve already seen that model getting the FCC clearance. The sad thing is that this phone will be pretty much identical to the last year’s model, boasting Snapdragon 800…

Xperia Z1 f Officially Announced, Heading To Japan on NTT DoCoMo

October 11, 2013 by Ian Kersey - Leave a Comment

Sony’s Xperia Z1 f, aka the Xperia Z mini has been announced, hitting Japan on the NTT DoCoMo network. The device will begin shipping in late December, and will come in four different colors; black, white, lime green and pink. The Xperia Z1 f rocks an aluminum frame and keeps many of the awesome specs…

Sony Xperia Z1 f, Samsung Galaxy J announced for Japan

October 11, 2013 by Dusan Belic - Leave a Comment

Japan’s NTT Docomo will be adding two powerful smartphones to its portfolio – Sony Xperia Z1 f and Samsung Galaxy J. The first of the two is a smaller version of the Xperia Z1. Fortunately though — at least for Japanese users — the Xperia Z1 f stays a power-house under the hood, boasting Qualcomm’s…

Leak: Meet Samsung Galaxy J, A Souped Up GS4 Headed To Japan

October 7, 2013 by Ian Kersey - Leave a Comment

Samsung’s got a trick or two left up their sleeves, and the Galaxy J looks to be more than just a parlour trick. The device, which is in essence a souped up Galaxy S4 was leaked today via a Japanese carrier brochure, and will be part of NTT DoCoMo’s late 2013 – early 2014 device…

DoCoMo to showcase Google Glass competitor at CEATEC 2013

September 20, 2013 by Dusan Belic - 1 Comment

These days everyone and their mama are talking about Google Glass and other wearable gadgets. And yes, we expect to see many similar products unveiled in the near future. We know that Vuzix is working on something like this and so do Epson. And now NTT DoCoMo is joining the action, as reported by GforGames.…

NTT DoCoMo Announces Newest Member of Raku-Raku Family, The F-09E

July 23, 2013 by Ian Kersey - Leave a Comment

NTT DoCoMo has unveiled the successor to it’s 2012 F-12D Raku-Raku smartphone, the F-09E. The new Raku-Raku smartphone is the first in DoCoMo’s line to support Google Play, and touts some mid range specs with a focus on ease of use. The Raku-Raku F-09E is being manufactured by Fujitsu and comes with a 4.3 inch…

NTT DoCoMo looking for foreign deals, as well

July 8, 2013 by Dusan Belic - 1 Comment

NTT DoCoMo doesn’t want to look like a fool and simply watch its rival’s expansion in the U.S. And while we have hard time imagining a deal of the size of SoftBank’s Sprint acquisition, we also must note that DoCoMo is a bigger company and can thus spend more money if needed. However, it is…

DoCoMo unveils special version of the Sony Xperia A with singing synthesizer humanoid

July 8, 2013 by Dusan Belic - Leave a Comment

Those tech-savvy Japanese always need an extra gimmick on their phones. To satisfy this tech hunger of its (potential) subscribers, NTT DoCoMo announced a new version of the Sony Xperia A with Hatsune Miku, a locally popular humanoid based on the singing voice synthesizer Vocaloid. Developed in collaboration with Hatsune Miku maker Crypton Future Media,…

Japan’s NTT DoCoMo not interested in iPhone

July 1, 2013 by Dusan Belic - 1 Comment

Not all operators around the world are wetting their pants over the iPhone. NTT DoCoMo is one of them as it has been refusing to sell Apple’s device for quite some time despite losing customers to competing networks that carry the iPhone. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, DoCoMo’s Senior VP Kazuto Tsubouchi…