Tokyo, May 19, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today its lineup of 18 new handsets for launch on or after May 22 (varies by model). The lineup includes models in DOCOMO's 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) - and the new Evangelion Phone based on an upcoming anime film.
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-08A June 2009 Beautiful, softly contoured body with waterproofing
for safe operation up to 1.5 meters underwater.
L-04A June to Refined, esthetically clean slider phone with pressure-
July 2009 sensitive touchscreen that responds to fingernails.
N-08A May to Elegantly slim body with colorfully illuminated keypad
June 2009 and powerful 8.1-megapixel camera.
P-08A June to Swing/slider phone with stylishly ergonomic body and
July 2009 8.1- megapixel camera for beautiful photos.
P-10A June 2009 Wide landscape screen and waterproof body for enjoyment
of mobile TV in kitchen or bath.
SH-05A June 2009 Chic three-tone body with waterproof versatility and
high-grade CCD 8-megapixel camera.
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.
F-09A May to High-spec slider phone with large 3.4-inch two-way
June 2009 (portrait/ landscape) touchscreen.
L-06A June to Touchscreen phone with dedicated Google(TM) key to
July 2009 quickly access/share videos and pictures.
N-06A May 22, 2009 Wi-Fi(R)-equipped phone with two-way (portrait/
(fixed) landscape) touchscreen and 8.1-megapixel camera.
N-07A July 2009 Rugged phone featuring sporty design, applications
and content geared to athletic users.
P-07A May 22, 2009 VIERA(R) phone with large 2-inch sub-display and
(fixed) multi-mode 8.1-megapixel camera.
SH-06A May to High-quality camera phone with CCD 10-megapixel
June 2009 resolution and advanced photo-processing engine.
docomo SMART series
Sophisticated mobile phones for busy people who want to live productively and enhance the management of their professional and private lives.
N-09A June 2009 Slim, stylishly urbane phone with 8.1-megapixel
camera & enhanced functions for work & after-hours.
P-09A June 2009 Versatile, 12.5-mm phone with proprietary technology
for extra-clear, natural voice output.
Evangelion Phone
SH-06A June to Special "NERV" phone that appears in upcoming anime
NERV July 2009 film Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance.
Numerous features (including services) are being newly introduced or upgraded with the launch of DOCOMO's new handset lineup:
1. All-new Features
i-a ppli touch(TM)
- Java(TM)-based gaming between two phones via Bluetooth(R), free of data charges.
- Easy Bluetooth pairing thanks to FeliCa(R) smartcard.
Enhanced i-mode(TM) browser
- Immediate access to i-Menu(TM) home page via dedicated "i" button.
- Web-based RSS feed (My News) and online bookmarking (My Link).
- Left/right keys select hyperlinks on page (not back/forward page views).
- Maximum page size increased from 100 KB to 500 KB.
- Supports VGA sites.
- Plays Flash(TM) video files (FLV) inline.
- Selected text on websites can be copied to clipboard.
- JavaScript(TM), HTML cookies and HTTP referrer (also known as "referer").
- Tabbed browsing for easy switching between webpages.
- Plays Windows Media(TM) video files (WMV).
2. Upgraded Features
Voice-input mail
- Voice-to-text system for fast, easy mail composition.
Voice input for Quick Search function
- Input keywords via voice for one-stop, button-activated searches (i-mode, mail, etc.).
Local mail client for both 2in1(TM) (two-numbers-in-one-phone) accounts
- Secondary mail account is managed locally in the handset, instead of via webmail.
- Enables use of deco-mail(TM) animated pictograms and templates in these mails.
Precision battery indicator
- Battery power level indicated with five levels (instead of three), or by percentage.
Exportable settings for handover to new handset
- Alarm, mail, call and text-input settings can be exported to a new handset using a microSD(TM) memory card or dedicated PC software.
GPS services overseas
- Access to GPS services in 141 countries and regions (as of today) where packet communication via DOCOMO's international roaming service is supported.
Direct billing via i-a ppli(TM)
- Purchases possible via Java-based applications (currently via HTML sites only).
Area Mail(TM) disaster information service
- Area Mail alerts can produce audible ring even if phone is in silent mode.
For full details of the docomo STYLE, PRIME, SMART and PRO series, please visit http://www.nttdocomo.com/pr/2009/001440.html .
*FOMA, docomo STYLE series, docomo PRIME series, docomo SMART series, docomo PRO series, i-a ppli touch, i-mode, i-Menu, 2in1, deco-mail, i-a ppli and Area Mail are trademarks or registered trademarks of NTT DOCOMO, INC. in Japan and other countries.
*NTT DOCOMO's FOMA service is only available to subscribers in Japan.
*Google and Android are trademarks of Google Inc.
*Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
*VIERA is a registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
*AQUOS is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation.
*Java and JavaScript are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
* Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.
*FeliCa is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
*Flash is a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
*Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
*microSD is a trademark of the SD Card Association.
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:
NTT DOCOMO, INC.
International PR
Public Relations Department
Tel: 81-3-5156-1366
Fax: 81-3-5501-3408
website: http://www.nttdocomo.com
May 19, 2009
Source: NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO (TSE: 9437) (FTSE: NDCM) (U.S: DCM)
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