2009-11-10 14:54:04 -
Tokyo, Nov 10, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today its lineup of 19 new handsets, as well as a 3G-capable digital photo frame, for launch on or after November 20, depending on the model. The lineup includes models in the four main series of FOMA(TM) 3G handsets - docomo STYLE series(TM), docomo PRIME series(TM), docomo SMART
series(TM) and docomo PRO series(TM).
The new models and their planned launches are as follows:
docomo STYLE series
Distinctive mobile phones designed like accessories and offered in a wide variety of fashionable designs and colors for individuals who want to project the latest "look."
F-02B November to Jewelry-quality waterproof phone with a tiny, December 2009 snap-on perfume holder for an air of elegance. L-01B February to Hottest colors for body and illumination, March 2010 plus auxiliary touchscreen for quick access to favorite functions. L-02B December 2009 Fashionable phone that looks chic and comes with special content for beauty tips. L-03B March 2010 Compact model with simple design and trilingual interface (Japanese/English/Korean) for active travelers. N-01B December 2009 Elegant illumination in colors reminiscent of French manicure designs. N-03B January to Waterproof body with tough but beautiful water- February 2010 pattern coating for enduring elegance. P-02B February to Glamorous but cute swing/slider phone with March 2010 touchscreen- operated camera. SH-02B November to Crystal-patterned body surface with elegant December 2009 illumination and smooth curves. SH-04B December 2009 Melting Sweet Chocolate model designed by accessory-maker Q-pot.(TM). SH-05B February 2009 Dream teen phone designed by top models of Seventeen magazine. ]]> docomo PRIME series
Full-feature mobile phones for the maximum enjoyment of video, games and other entertainment by people who love to explore the latest multimedia.
docomo SMART series
Sophisticated mobile phones for busy people who want to live productively and enhance the management of their professional and private lives.
docomo PRO series
Most advanced high-spec mobile phones for those who love cutting-edge digital tools and can't get enough of the newest, hottest technology.
Otayori Photo Panel
Many new or updated features, including a variety of personalized services, will be introduced along with the launch of DOCOMO's new handset lineup:
Auto-GPS for constant positioning
- Always-on mobile GPS to frequently reconfirm the user's most current location, which DOCOMO and third-party providers will use to offer convenient new services.
- A preinstalled auto-GPS map will offer proactive local information in a highly user-friendly format to keep users constantly informed about their surrounding area.
- Auto-GPS services from third-party providers will enable users to receive mail updates regarding the local weather, travel, games and much more.
Upgraded i-concier services
- i-concier(TM), DOCOMO's collection of highly personalized concierge-like services, also will use auto-GPS to provide exceptionally convenient location/time-relevant information via the phone's standby screen.
- Users will be informed of useful, fun or valuable information when they walk by a favorite store, restaurant, event site, etc.
- New services will include rapid weather updates and flight-gate information as the user approaches an airport.
- Also, public transport users will receive alerts about 15 minutes before the departure of the user's last train from the nearest station.
More robust Data Security Services
- Expanded variety of data types can be stored online, including bookmarks, videos, phone settings, tones, etc., on secure DOCOMO servers.
MyArea wireless coverage in homes
- Enhanced femtocell base transceiver station creates a private FOMA area in the home as a highly stable wireless environment for high-speed packet communication.
- Detects registered phones entering/leaving the private FOMA area and notifies other registered users by mail and/or dedicated website.
- Exclusive music and video content for MyArea subscribers.
User-friendly guides
- In-phone operating manual that can be easily searched via keywords and content categories.
- Instruction booklets with large fonts and full-color pages.
Upgraded transfers from Blu-ray Disc(TM) recorders
- More models compatible with Blu-ray Disc recorders for playback on phone.
- Transfer content between phones and recorders of different manufacturers.
More HSUPA-compatible handsets
- More handsets compatible with HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) for maximum uplink transmission speeds of 5.7 Mbps or 2.0 Mbps.
Flexible parental control
- Guardian can use a passcode to restrict calls, mail, i-mode(TM) Internet browsing or change various settings.
- Child can set up a separate password to unlock certain non-sensitive detailed settings.
About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO is the world's leading mobile operator and provider of advanced mobile services. The company serves over 55 million customers in Japan, including 48 million using i-mode(TM), the world's most popular mobile e-mail/Internet platform, and 51 million using FOMA(TM), the world's original 3G mobile service based on W-CDMA. As a leader in the development of cutting-edge mobile technologies, DOCOMO is continually expanding the role of mobile phones as versatile and highly personalized "lifestyle tools" for everyday life, including with a wide range of innovative services for mobile payments, GPS, mobile TV, multimedia content and much more. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.nttdocomo.com.
Contact:www.nttdocomo.com
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