Year
2011
DeNa Reports Record Q3 Results
DeNA - Mobage - releases Q3 results: Record Sales $457M, up 28% with 11M new users YoY and global growth: http://bit.ly/t5LCc0 Japan Tops Our Mobile Planet Survey
Our Mobile Planet - Google survey 30 countries & 30k users - Japan ranks 1st for apps, purchases & web surfing: http://bit.ly/tBx02ETop 10 Android Apps in Japan
Appliko, website run by NTT Comm & Index, ranks Top 10 Android app downloads, Free and Paid, see link below [Jpn] http://bit.ly/w4UoF6Japanese Doctors Smartphone Survey
CareNet survey of 1,000 members: 30% of Japanese Doctors own smartphone, 50-50 split between Android & iPhone: http://bit.ly/tqv5foSmartphone 1Seg Digital TV Tuner
I-O Data wireless 1Seg digital TV tuner targeted at Android & iPhone devices, with record function, price $140 per unit: http://bit.ly/rTTmSn Japan Smartphone Market Shares
MM Research report 1H device sales: total 20M units - Sharp at 22% - Android takes 80% total smartphone share: http://bit.ly/uo8d3kSpiegel Reviews Sharp 3D Smartphone
Less than glowing hands-on review by Spiegel in Germany on new Sharp 3D 'droid handset now available in Europe http://bit.ly/sno7fYSony to Acquire Ericsson Share
Long rumored - now official - a new era begins for Sony w/o Ericsson 'not just a name change but a game change' http://bit.ly/rKKgOeMobage Gets Final Fantasy
DeNA and Square Enix to Bring Final Fantasy Social Game to Mobage in Japan - teaser page JPN: http://bit.ly/uBhiPjToshiba Next-Gen LCD Full HD Display
Impressive tablet display from Toshiba with WQXGA resolution at 498dpi which is 60% more than your eyes can detect: http://bit.ly/ussjcq
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