Year
2010
Mobile Game Developer by Aplix
Mobile Game Developer tool porta DoCoMo i-appli for iPhone, WiMo, Android and Symbian platforms [JPN] http://bit.ly/90yvBDNew NetFront Browser Free Trial
NetFront V4.0 concept browser by ACCESS offers free trial to June 30th, touts faster Java and tabs [JPN] http://bit.ly/8Q8EpLSharp Hybrid Handset for Willcom
Willcom introduces HYBRID W-ZERO3 smartphone, made by Sharp and running WiMo 6.5, avail end of Jan [JPN] http://bit.ly/4s9vBPX10 Xperia Coming to Japan
DoCoMo and Sony Ericsson appear set to intrduce the X10 Experia handset, running Android, to Japan [JPN]
MiX Features AR by Sekai Camera
Sekai Camera featured on MiX - ending "Tonchidot is a company to watch" http://bit.ly/4ZwY05 (shame @iguchi didn't get Gorilla.. next time!)JMPA to Trial Mobile Publishing
Japan Magazine Publishers Assoc. joins 100 titles for new online & mobile two-year trial project launches Jan. 27 [ENG] http://bit.ly/4o377oDoCoMo to Demo True Global Phone
DoCoMo announces prototype for true global roaming phone with eight frequency bands able to connect between 700 MHz and 2.5 GHz -- PR HereNetFront Browser Holds Top Spot
NetFront by ACCESS is still the most used mobile browser in the U.S. and Europe http://bit.ly/4tYIP7Mobile Survey on Subway Advertising
The folks at Mobile Researh conducted a survey on the "effectiveness of advertisement on the train" showing 70% action rate.Neoteny Tapped for Singapore
Neoteny Labs selected to participate in $550 million S'pore National Research Foundation Technology Incubation Scheme - http://bit.ly/7EnDMT
Mobikyo K.K. publishes Wireless Watch Japan, organizes MobileMonday Tokyo networking events and operates Mobile Intelligence study tours providing related custom research and advisory services. Mobikyo's founding directors are deeply connected with, respected by, and committed to, Japan's wireless and IT business community. Thousands of managers, planners, engineers and strategists depend on Mobikyo to learn about Japan's unique business models, technologies, contents, services, applications and hardware from the most innovative test-bed market for next-generation mobile industry. "Mobikyo" was chosen for the unique blending of Mobile and Tokyo. However, depending on the kanji character used for kyo, it could also mean association, capital, religion or today. With fantastic support from our clients, partners and affiliates in Japan and overseas, we have become the trusted source of independent market intelligence & business networking connections based in Tokyo.
MobileMonday Tokyo is a leading networking organization supporting Tokyo's mobile industry. We launched in September 2004, with over 70 events to-date, hosting an average 100-200 industry delegates. MobileMonday is an open platform for mobile industry visionaries, developers and industry insiders fostering cooperation and business development through live networking events to share ideas, best practices and trends from global markets. Chapters are active in over 100 cities worldwide and new locations continue to launch monthly. Founded in Helsinki, Finland, in 2000, MobileMonday is organized by a global team of 300+ volunteers and it has become the world's largest mobile community network. Details via MoMo Tokyo website
Mobile Intelligence offers related custom research and consulting designed specifically for industry executives working in sales, marketing, product development, strategy, venture capital and the media. From private workshops and conference presentations to trend spotting innovation and detailed analysis, our services are based on the direct experience and lessons learned in the Japanese mobile market. We also run a unique in-Japan guided tour service providing market introductions, personal connections and actionable lessons for clients overseas. Delegates take part in seminar and attend inside sessions, at individual companies, in technology showrooms, and -- most importantly -- on the fabled streets of Tokyo. Alumni return home with a competitive edge, integrated awareness and personal contacts moving them to the forefront of new business development. Full details via Mobile Intelligence website