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TOKYO, JAPAN, May 16, 2011 — NTT DOCOMO, INC. Today announced its Summer 2011 line of 24 new mobile devices for launch starting May 20, including nine smartphones, the largest and most diverse smartphone collection ever released by DOCOMO, as well as a wide variety of feature phones
compatible with DOCOMO’s i-mode ™ mobile Internet platform and with DOCOMO’s LTE Xi ™ mobile Wi-Fi® routers (read “Crossy”).
The range of smartphones offers user-friendly features for tethering, mobile wallet (Osaifu-Keitai ™) and infrared-based data exchange, as well as downlink speeds up to a theoretical maximum of 14 Mbps from the beginning of June. The range also boasts the world’s first wirelessly rechargeable smartphone. All Android ™ smartphones, including the popular Xperia ™ and GALAXY models, are pre-installed with Android 2.3.
DOCOMO’s new lineup meets a wide range of needs of mobile users in Japan:
- Numerous i-mode services and technologies available for smartphones, including
Mail ™ area disaster information service,i-channel ™ push-based information service eMelody Call ™ ringback tones. - Smartphones that offer greater convenience and operability thanks to the new “docomo Palette UI” function for easy sorting, searching and management of apps.
- Eleven high-spec,
compatible with i-mode have phones equipped with different 3D screens for dynamic viewing, HD quality cameras and much more. - The
i-motion ™ video clip distribution service forFOMA 3G feature phones now offer 50MB capacity for both long and high definition video. Batch downloads of various contents are possible with DOCOMO’s new “content pack” service. - Two pieces of furniture
Wifi DOCOMO-compatible routersXi-brand LTE service, which offers mobile connectivity at the optical fiber level for wireless devices. LTE service will include Japan’s six largest urban metropolises by July and other major cities, including prefecture capitals by March 2012.
The new models and planned launches are as follows:
| AQUOS ™ SH-12C PHONE | May, 20th | Android smartphone with dual 8.0 megapixel 3D cameras. LCD panel and image processor based on AQUOS technology for high resolution images. |
| Optimus bright L-07C | Mid June | Featuring the brightest display in the world *. The body is 9.5mm thin and weighs only 112g. The interchangeable back cover is available in 3 colors. |
| GALAXY S II SC-02C | End of June | Android smartphone with 4.3-inch SUPER AMOLED Plus display. Powerful 1.2GHz dual-core CPU enables fast app launches and stable video. |
| MEDIAS WP N-06C | June or July | Waterproof Android smartphone in the world’s first 7.9mm body **. Mobile wallet, infrared-based data exchange e |
| blue raspberry® Bold ™ 9780 | June or July | Equipped with the new BlackBerry OS 6.0 for faster and richer web browsing. |
| Xperia ™ acro SO-02C | June or July | Android smartphone with mobile wallet, infrared-based data exchange e |
| F-12C | July or August | The Android smartphone is equipped with a bright color liquid display and voice enhancement features for extremely clear sound. Designed in collaboration with the Globe-Trotter luxury luggage brand. |
| P-07C | July or August | Stylish Android smartphone with 4.3-inch touchscreen. The position of the keyboard screen and the touch speed dial can be customized for easy one-handed operation. |
| AQUOS PHONE ™ f SH-13C | July or August | First smartphone capable of wireless charging *** by simply placing it on a pad. The compact body is both dustproof and waterproof. |
* As of May 13, 2011, according to LG Electronics Japan.
** Among 3G mobile phones as of May 13, 2011, according to NEC CASIO Mobile Communications, Ltd.
*** Requires no other accessories and smartphones from IEC / Taiwanese member manufacturers as of May 15, 2011.
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