Mitsubishi and NTT DOCOMO achieve first 27Gbps 5G data speeds in outdoor trials

Mitsubishi Electric and NTT DOCOMO have announced that both the companies have achieved world’s first 5G mobile telecommunications proof of concept for 27Gbps and 25Gbps maximum throughputs via one mobile terminal over communication distances of 10m and 100m, respectively, using the 28GHz radio frequency. Continue reading “Mitsubishi and NTT DOCOMO achieve first 27Gbps 5G data speeds in outdoor trials”

NTT Docomo launches 15-day free Japan Welcome SIM for foreign tourists

NTT Docomo Japan Welcome SIM

NTT Docomo has introduced new Japan Welcome SIM for those tourists that will be available from July 1st, 2017. The free SIM can be applied via a dedicated website prior leaving from your country and you can retrieve the SIM card from Narita, Haneda or Kansai International airport upon arrival in Japan. As a limited period offer till September 30, 2017, you get high-speed traffic of 100MB, after that you can use it in Plan Zero with a speed of 128kbps with video ads and surveys. This has 15 days validity. Continue reading “NTT Docomo launches 15-day free Japan Welcome SIM for foreign tourists”

Sony Xperia Marshmallow UI revealed – Similar to Lollipop

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The User Interface for the upcoming Android 6.0 Marshmallow update on Sony Xperia devices has been leaked by NTT Docomo, the Japanese telecom operator. The images reveal that the UI will look pretty similar to what we experienced on Android Lollipop itself.

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NTT Docomo to launch 225 Mbps LTE-Advanced service in March

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NTT Docomo has announced that it will launch its LTE-Advanced service in Japan next month that would offer download speed of up to 225Mbps and upload speed of up to 50Mbps. It uses carrier aggregation technology that would allow the operator achieve its ultra-high speed download speed, which will be further accelerated to a maximum 300Mbps towards the end of the next fiscal year ending in March 2016. Continue reading “NTT Docomo to launch 225 Mbps LTE-Advanced service in March”

NTT Docomo expands inbound LTE roaming to 37 countries, regions

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NTT Docomo has expanded its inbound LTE roaming service in Japan for customers from the Azores, Australia, Christmas Island, Greece, Madeira, New Zealand and Portugal. This will enable customers from 37 countries and regions have access to Docomo’s extra-high-speed LTE network (up to 150Mbps), Xi (read crossy) when traveling in Japan beginning December 5. SmarTone users in Hong Kong can also enjoy Docomo’s roaming service in Japan starting from December 5th, 2014. Continue reading “NTT Docomo expands inbound LTE roaming to 37 countries, regions”

NTT Docomo unveils 12 new devices, to launch VoLTE service in June

NTT Docomo Summer 2014 lineup

NTT Docomo has announced 12 new devices in their summer lineup. The company also announced that it would roll out Japan’s first Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) service beginning late-June. This would require Xi (read “crossy”) network that would offer high-quality voice and video calls also enable user receive Area Mail disaster-information notifications while making VoLTE voice/video calls. Continue reading “NTT Docomo unveils 12 new devices, to launch VoLTE service in June”

NTT Docomo unveils 16 new devices including 9 Smartphones and a Tablet

Japan’s largest telecom operator NTT Docomo has unveiled 16 new devices including 9 Smartphones and a Tablet. Some popular phones include, Samsung Galaxy Note II SC-02E and Galaxy S3 α SC-03E in the ‘docomo NEXT Series’. They have also announced Sony Xperia AX SO-01E and LG Optimus LIFE L-02E in the ‘docomo with series’. LG announced that the LG Optimus G L-01E would got on sale on from NTT Docomo on October 19th. Continue reading “NTT Docomo unveils 16 new devices including 9 Smartphones and a Tablet”

NTT Docomo to launch new Mobile Translation Apps

NTT Docomo, Japan’s largest telecom operator has announced that they would launch 2 new apps, Hanashite Hon’yaku and Utsushite Hon’yaku for their customers. The Hanashite Hon’yaku is the world’s first commercial mobile service for translation that would translate the conversations between people speaking Japanese to other languages. NTT Docomo introduced a text translation app earlier this May. Continue reading “NTT Docomo to launch new Mobile Translation Apps”

Fujitsu, NTT DOCOMO, NEC partners to develop smartphone chips

Japan’s Fujitsu Limited, NTT DOCOMO INC., NEC Corporation and Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited have announced a joint venture to develop and sell semiconductor products with built-in modem. This venture would function under the name, Access Network Technology Limited with an investment of 100 million yen. Continue reading “Fujitsu, NTT DOCOMO, NEC partners to develop smartphone chips”

NTT Docomo unveils docomo cloud services including a text translation app

Japan’s largest telecom operator NTT Docomo has announced new services and would also enhance the current services under docomo cloud brand for DOCOMO smartphones and tablets. They would launch Mail-Hon’yaku-Concier text translation app, Photo Collection service and enhance the Shabette-Concier voice command-based app. Continue reading “NTT Docomo unveils docomo cloud services including a text translation app”

NTT Docomo unveils 19 new devices including 16 smartphones and a Tablet

 

Japan’s NTT Docomo has announced 18 new phones in Japan that includes 16 smartphones, a tablet, a phone for children as well as a mobile Wi-Fi router. All the smartphones run on Android 4.0 and supports DOCOMO’s Xi LTE service. The ELUGA Live P-08D tablet that runs on Android 4.0. Continue reading “NTT Docomo unveils 19 new devices including 16 smartphones and a Tablet”

NTT Docomo announces Android 4.0 update for 18 devices, to roll out starting July 2012

NTT Docomo has announced the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for 18 devices in their docomo with series, docomo NEXT series and docomo tablets. Some of these devices were announce in May and October 2012. The Xperia Acro and NX SO-02D were announced this January. Continue reading “NTT Docomo announces Android 4.0 update for 18 devices, to roll out starting July 2012”

Panasonic Eluga coming to NTT Docomo in Japan on March 29

Panasonic announced Eluga, 4-3-inch waterproof Android smartphone for Europe at MWC 2012 last month. NTT docomo has announced that it  will be available on March 29th as P-04D in their NEXT series. It would run on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update promised in summer of 2012. Continue reading “Panasonic Eluga coming to NTT Docomo in Japan on March 29”

NTT Docomo announces new Android devices with V-High multimedia broadcasting service in Japan

NTT Docomo has announced 2 new Android devices that supports new V-High multimedia broadcasting service in Japan. This would let the users watch NOTTV, a mobile multimedia broadcasting station that will begin operating on April 1. The AQUOS PHONE SH-06D smartphone is waterproof and features a 4.5-inch high-definition glass-less 3D display with a 1.2 GHz dual core CPU. The MEDIAS TAB N-06D tablet is also waterproof and boasts a large 7-inch WXGA high-definition display and is powered by 1.2 GHz dual core CPU. Continue reading “NTT Docomo announces new Android devices with V-High multimedia broadcasting service in Japan”

Disney Android Smartphones launched by NTT DOCOMO in Japan

NTT DOCOMO and The Walt Disney Company (Japan) has launched 2 new Android smartphones under a new brand – Disney Mobile on Docomo. These phones would come with a variety of exclusive benefits and special services and content including access to Disney full-length animations, live actions and overseas dramas, Digital content from Disney, such as puzzle and music game applications for children and family entertainment, Original Disney applications, live wallpapers and more. Continue reading “Disney Android Smartphones launched by NTT DOCOMO in Japan”