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ketahi replied to Mobile in Japaner's discussion Email to/from other Softbank users is not free when using an iPhone. in the group iPhone in Japan
Doug Lerner replied to Mobile in Japaner's discussion Email to/from other Softbank users is not free when using an iPhone. in the group iPhone in Japan
"Tiffany.
You should be able to use the 3G without limit with the unlimited packet discount plan. This does not include overseas SMS messaging though. But you can still send MMS with the Message app or use TextFree or a similar…"
Tiffany Haruka Teh replied to Mobile in Japaner's discussion Email to/from other Softbank users is not free when using an iPhone. in the group iPhone in Japan
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i got the iPhone 4 recently and is pretty confused with the whole unlimited plan thing and the charges
i am on the unlimited packet discount plan and assumed that i could use the 3G without a limit.
however my bill came and it…"
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DoCoMo Android HT03-A Announced
The official announcement and specs are now out. Press release here : http://www.nttdocomo.com/pr/2009/001440.htmlHT-03AHeight x Width x Thickness 113 x 56 x 14.0 mmWeight 123 gramsContinuous Stand-by Time (static) 140 hours (3G) / 100 hours (GSM)Continuous Talk Time 240 minutes (3G) / 260 minutes (GSM)Continuous Video Calling Time N/AMain Display 3.2 inches (320 x 480 dots)Half VGA; TFT LCD; 65,536 colorsSub Display N/AExternal Memory…See More
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[Press Release] Enfour and GMAP release Find!TOKYO on iTunes AppStore for iPhone/iPod Touch
Just passing on this release for info. I haven't tried the app yet.Andrew---FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEEnfour and GMAP release Find!TOKYO on iTunes AppStore for iPhone/iPod TouchMonday, 20 April 2009TokyoToday, Tokyo based companies Enfour, Inc. and GMAP announce the launchof their collaborative application "Find!TOKYO" a unique mappingservice developed specifically for iPhone/iPod Touch.This application is based on GMAPs eye catching pop-up paper mapswhich were released in Spring 2008 and have been…See More
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Windows Mobile Application Engineer with Japanese Skills
This is reposted from another group ....We have requirement for Windows Mobile Application Engineer withJapanese Skillset for our client in Japan. So if you are interested,kindly do forward your updated profile with contact nos immediatelyto itjapanese @t yahoo.comRequirement Details----------------------------------1) Windows Mobile Phone project-experience in developing applications for windows mobile phonesespecially functionality like launcher application for mail, browser,address bookNote:…See More
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Finally - A balanced debate about the success of the iPhone in Japan
Looks like there has been a big backlash after some guy tried to make a sensationalist article by misquoting a good friend, top quality guy and top rank iPhone expert in Japan, Nobi Hayashi. Here's an article which re-addresses the balance and gives a better picture of the state of the iPhone in Japan:…See More
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Free iPhones & Reduced Flat Rate Data Pricing in Japan
It's all over the web already, but in case you didn't see it Softbank have announced they are going to offering 8GB iPhones for 0 yen (around $100 for a 16GB) for purchases between 27 Feb. and 31 May.Not only that, but they are cutting their flat rate pricing from around $60 to $45 a month. (Existing subscribers have to apply for this discount from 1 Apr. to 31 May).Discussion on the new pricing and rumor-mongering about the next version of the iPhone here…See More
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iPubTogether Virtual Socializing Application Announced
iPubTogether Virtual Socializing Application Announced (1 April 2009, Tokyo Japan)
As you know the team at Mobile in Japan are huge fans of technology and are always looking for ways to apply technology to better our lives. A few years ago we started getting bored of going to the pub to drink with friends. It took too much time to go out and meet people. But we still enjoyed the pub atmosphere and wanted to come up with a way to create the same social opportunity using mobile… Continue
As you know the team at Mobile in Japan are huge fans of technology and are always looking for ways to apply technology to better our lives. A few years ago we started getting bored of going to the pub to drink with friends. It took too much time to go out and meet people. But we still enjoyed the pub atmosphere and wanted to come up with a way to create the same social opportunity using mobile… Continue
Posted on April 1, 2009 at 11:51am — 4 Comments
Free iPhones & Reduced Flat Rate Data Pricing in Japan
It's all over the web already, but in case you didn't see it Softbank have announced they are going to offering 8GB iPhones for 0 yen (around $100 for a 16GB) for purchases between 27 Feb. and 31 May.
Not only that, but they are cutting their flat rate pricing from around $60 to $45 a month. (Existing subscribers have to apply for this discount from 1 Apr. to 31 May).
Discussion on the new pricing and rumor-mongering about the next version of the iPhone… Continue
Not only that, but they are cutting their flat rate pricing from around $60 to $45 a month. (Existing subscribers have to apply for this discount from 1 Apr. to 31 May).
Discussion on the new pricing and rumor-mongering about the next version of the iPhone… Continue
Posted on February 27, 2009 at 3:30am — 8 Comments
Music meets Robot = Fun, with the Sony Rolly Dancing Music Player
If there's any one company that stands out at the king of Japan's consumer electronics empire it has to be Sony. A A modern, slick, high tech brand and constantly producing products the top ranks in numerous categories. Sony has also pushed the boundaries of innovation in bringing entertainment robots to the consumer market. The Aibo is perhaps the most famous example, but the Rolly "dancing music player" has been Sony's showcase entertainment robot on the shelves of Japan's electronic stores… Continue
Posted on January 10, 2009 at 2:32pm — 1 Comment
Emobile Announces the Dual Diamond S22H
The range of Windows Mobile devices continues to expand in Japan with the announcement of the HTC Dual Diamond S22H from Emobile.
It comes of course with wifi, bluetooth, camera, SDHC card slot and black or white flashy design characteristic of the latest HTC devices.
The real differentitor of this device is the addition of a 10-key keyboard in addition to the slide out QWERTY keyboard. It's a non-touch screen device running Windows Mobile Standard 6.1.
Input… Continue
It comes of course with wifi, bluetooth, camera, SDHC card slot and black or white flashy design characteristic of the latest HTC devices.
The real differentitor of this device is the addition of a 10-key keyboard in addition to the slide out QWERTY keyboard. It's a non-touch screen device running Windows Mobile Standard 6.1.
Input… Continue
Posted on December 4, 2008 at 3:30pm
[Review] HTC Shift - A Small PC that Exceeded My Expectations
The 'mini-PC' craze over the last year or so made me hungry for a taste. Being a mobile worker I really rely on my laptop, but constantly lugging around my current A4 can be a drag. Having said that, even though I'm doing more and more work in the browser I still find that I need a number of power hungry desktop applications and I was worried about moving to the opposite extreme and sacrificing power for size. I was lucky enough to be loaned a… Continue Posted on November 24, 2008 at 9:30pm
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