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Year

2012

Fujitsu Seniors Smartphone for U.S.

Fujitsu announces plan to sell their Raku Raku (simple) smartphone, designed for seniors, in the U.S. market: http://bit.ly/VvtfJU

WWJ – That’s a Wrap for 2012

It's been a rush to the finish as we officially ready to jump for some hard-earned time on a sandy beach with family and friends. Might get around to cranking-out a snappy 2013 looking forward post, after a few umbrella decorated frosties, but for now this quick note from the friendly Star Alliance Lounge at Narita will just have to do. No doubt it was a hectic year for everyone in this space and we've been slamming daily juggling online updates, including all of our properties now coded with responsive layouts, while providing intell. to our most valued clients and running in-bound tour folks around town.. whew. Looking back over 2012, clearly the industry has matured, we've seen significant growth in both the smartphone and LTE space in Japan. While it was a serious shame to miss attending MWC this year -

Mobile Monday Tokyo Year-end Review

We pulled together this overview of our 2012 Mobile Monday Tokyo activities and now "Really" looking forward to next year, it's already shaping up to be The.Best.Evar! Many Thanks to All who make this on-going effort, now 8-years running, a fun and most worthwhile project = Bringing the Community Together.. Smile.. It's Monday!

DoCoMo Launches d Game Platform

Together with major industry partners, DoCoMo adds another content portal as of today = let "d Games" begin! http://bit.ly/TYT9oR

Top 10 Handsets in Japan – Latest Results

GfK recent POS estimates for week ending Dec. 2nd, DoCoMo has 3 of top 5 slots as new Sharp Zeta debut at #1 http://bit.ly/UpN4y5

Multi-Screen UX Competition – Calling All Apps!

Organized by Nikkei BP, and sponsored by Sony Mobile, check-out this call for best of the best mobile apps! http://bit.ly/VZ25Jb

KDDI Launches Sharp Aquos Pad

Touting "IGZO" technology, HD retina display at 30% less power, expect to see these screens on ipads in 2013 http://bit.ly/W3i4cX

A New Generation of Entrepreneurs in Japan

While not mobile specific, the company did invest in GREE, a great read on the next generation in Japan: http://bit.ly/XkV4Gs

DoCoMo Rolls Samsung Galaxy III Alpha

Sporting a Quad-core 1.6GHz CPU running Android 4.1 this latest LTE device looks like a year-end winner! http://bit.ly/XkUMiN

Excite Opens New & Used Japan Mobile Phone Website

A fun browse through this online sales platform offering a huge selection new and used Japanese handsets: http://bit.ly/VuFQdP

  • 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