Tokyo, Sept 30, 2014 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC., a personalized mobile solutions provider for smarter living, today unveiled its 2014 winter/2015 spring lineup of mobile devices - seven smartphones, two tablets, two feature phones, one Raku-Raku ("easy-easy") phone, two mobile Wi-Fi routers, and one each feature phone and wristwatch-type wearable device for kids and juniors - which will launch in Japan on or after October 4.
The diverse new collection features a range of devices incorporating advanced mobile technologies, including Japan's first Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) service, mobile Wi-Fi routers compatible with DOCOMO's LTE-Advanced network, and more.
Some of the many notable features of DOCOMO's new lineup are as follows:
- All smartphones in the lineup compatible with VoLTE for stable, high-quality voice and video calls.
- One smartphone and one Wi-Fi router for TD-LTE roaming and two smartphones with expanded 700MHz compatibility for wider LTE roaming.
- Two mobile Wi-Fi routers compatible with LTE-Advanced for maximum downlink of 225Mbps(1), currently the highest data transmission speed in Japan(2). The new models will be released in or after February 2015.
- All smartphones and tablets featuring high-resolution audio for enjoyment of music exceeding CD quality(3).
- Five smartphones and two tablets capable of extra-fast downloads using LTE and Wi-Fi simultaneously. Also, three smartphones and one tablet able to supplement weak Wi-Fi signal with LTE network for smoother, more stable data transmission.
- All smartphones and tablets installed with upgraded docomo LIVE UX, a home screen application capable of cloud-based operation to allow users to set one home screen for multiple devices and transfer the old home screen to an upgraded device.
- All smartphones and tablets equipped with upgraded inner camera capabilities such as enhanced photo-editing applications as well as wider-angle lens and panorama mode for diverse selfies.
- Seventh model in the Disney Mobile on docomo series, a collaboration with The Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd., featuring unique designs and content.
- The first water-resistant Raku-Raku Phone model and an impact-resistant feature phone designed specifically for pre-teens.
The 2014 winter/2015 spring lineup also includes the DOCOTCH, a wearable device for children that combines 3G communications, GPS, Bluetooth and sensors to monitor level of activity and surroundings, including air temperature and humidity. DOCOMO will launch the device in March 2015 along with its companion DOCOTCH service, a web-based child-safety solution for parents.
Notes:
(1) Maximum downlink speed of 225Mbps is only available in selected areas. Downlink speeds are theoretical maximums and services are provided on a best-effort basis. Speeds may vary depending on network traffic or transmission environments.
(2) Based on DOCOMO's own research as of September 29, 2014.
(3) Capable of sampling 24-bit or higher / 96kHz or higher audio files.
About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO is a world-leading mobile operator and growing provider of comprehensive services centered on mobility. The company serves over 60 million customers in Japan via advanced wireless networks, including a nationwide 3G network and one of the world's first commercial LTE networks. Leveraging its unique capabilities as a mobile operator, DOCOMO is a leading developer of cutting-edge technologies for NFC mobile payments, mobile GPS, mobile TV, intuitive mobile assistance, environmental monitoring, smart grids and much more. Overseas, the company provides technical and operational expertise to eight mobile operators and other partner companies. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. Please visit www.nttdocomo.com for more information.
Source: NTT DOCOMO
Contact:
Eijun Tanaka or So Hiroki
International PR
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Website: www.nttdocomo.com
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