KDDI Introduces On-Demand Gaming Service

KDDI Introduces On Demand Gaming ServiceKDDI, the Japanese cable provider has just launched an on-demand gaming service. This particular on-demand gaming service will be able to stream the likes of famous titles from the gaming realm, where they would include Pro Evolution Soccer, World Rally Championship 3 as well as Sonic Adventure DX. This particular idea will run on the app-based GameNow service, albeit via cable. In fact, it would be the very same company that is behind LG’s Smart TV game service, although it does seem as though J:Com and JCN cable subscribers will be unable to enjoy the kind of titles that are on par with Devil May Cry 4 and Dead Rising 2 at this point in time.

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    GameNow on-demand gaming heads to KDDI subscribers in Japan

    Most cable providers are content to offer on-demand movies and TV shows right now. Japanese cable provider KDDI is getting ready to offer its subscribers some new on-demand content in … Continue reading

    KDDI Winter Smartphone Range Sees LG isai, Fujitsu Arrows Z, Kyocera Digno M, And Sharp Aquos Series Debut

    KDDI Winter Smartphone Range Sees LG isai, Fujitsu Arrows Z, Kyocera Digno M, And Sharp Aquos Series DebutWho would have thought that one of these days, smartphones would have ended up like fashion statements, where there are actually phones released just in time for the winter season to match a drab colored wardrobe? Well, that seems to be the case with KDDI who has just revealed that they will be offering a bunch of new smartphones, with the LG isai leading the way. The LG isai will arrive with a 5.2” Full HD IPS display, with a Snapdragon 800 chipset being a very real probability in addition to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean as the operating system of choice.

    Not only that, there will also be the Sharp Aquos Phone Series that will include both the Aquos Xx and Aquos Xx mini, which has also been covered in our story earlier on as these are two handsets that will also make their way to another rival Japanese mobile carrier, SoftBank.

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    Fujitsu’s latest Arrows Tab packs a multi-user fingerprint reader

    Fujitsu's latest Arrows Tab packs 2,560 x 1,600 display, fingerprint reader

    For Fujitsu, fingerprint readers on smartphones are old hat; on Android tablets, however, they’re still rare. The company should make those sensors easier to find with its latest Arrows Tab, the FJT21. The 10.1-inch slate uses its fingerprint reader to streamline Android 4.2’s multi-user support, signing anyone in with a swipe. Families can also implement both a simple mode for newcomers and a content-restricted kids’ mode. Fujitsu isn’t leaning solely on sign-in technology to sell its tablet, though. The FJT21 centers on a 2,560 x 1,600 LCD with Gorilla Glass 3 protection; under the hood, there’s a fast 2.2GHz Snapdragon 800 processor, an 8-megapixel rear camera, a 1.3-megapixel front camera and 64GB of expandable storage. Japan’s KDDI will ship an LTE-equipped version of the new Arrows Tab in late November. Sadly, it’s doubtful that we’ll see an equivalent model reach the US.

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    Nikkei: KDDI plans 220 Mbps cellular network upgrade for summer 2014

    Nikkei KDDI prepping smartphone with 220Mbps LTEAdvanced data

    Think 150Mbps LTE-Advanced data is quick? KDDI could offer far more bandwidth next year. Nikkei claims that the Japanese carrier plans to upgrade its cellular network to 220 Mbps data as soon as summer 2014. Service would reportedly launch with an Android smartphone, and rely on new wireless technology; it’s not clear whether this entails a faster LTE-A variant or something new. KDDI hasn’t confirmed the rumor, so we wouldn’t consider moving to Japan just yet. If there’s any truth to the claims, however, even NTT DoCoMo’s upgraded LTE could soon feel downright pokey.

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    iPhone 5S release September 20th based on T-Mobile blackout

    There’s a bit of insight flowing this week on when the next iPhone will be released, coming from a set of documents shared by T-Mobile USA employees on when they’ve got a call to work without question. These are “blackout dates” and they’ve been shared with TMOnews, and though they do include a “subject to […]

    Japan’s KDDI Smart Pass App Subscription Service Is A Hit

    In the world of wireless carriers, “differentiation” is the holy grail when it comes to selling what appears like a commodity: wireless communications. Since this is one of the largest industries in the world (the top 10 carriers generate $202B […]

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    au by KDDI – au 2013 summer new collection press conference – “AQUOS PHONE SERIE” by SHARP

    au - au 2013 summer new collection press conference - "AQUOS PHONE SERIE" by SHARP

    At today’s 2013 summer new collection press conference, au announced the new “AQUOS PHONE SERIE” smartphone, to be released after late July.

    One of the highlights of the “AQUOS PHONE SERIE” is that it’s a smartphone that allows you to use it for 3 days straight without recharging because of the energy-saving IGZO LCD and large capacity 3,080mAh built-in.

    Also, its camera needs only 0.4 seconds to be ready to take a photo, which is the quickest among smartphones. Since the top of class F1.9 bright lens is featured, you can take natural looking photos without the flash in mostly dark places.

    Its handleability has increased and it has some interesting functions like “Shake Off” that turns off the display by shaking the smartphone, “Bright Keep” that keeps the display light while you hold it, and “Finger Step & Voice Awake” that activates an app by tapping the smartphone and you can activate the app you want to use by saying its name.

    Model: AQUOS PHONE SERIE SHL22
    Release date: After late July
    OS: Android 4.2
    Size: 70 x 142 x 9.9mm
    Weight: 155g
    Display: 4.9 inch IGZO HD
    Battery: 3,080mAh
    Color: White, Blue, Black
    Compliant with: Bluetooth, One-seg, Wi-Fi, Tethering, au Smart Pass, Wallet phone, 4G LTE, NFC, Infrared data communication, Waterproof, Dustproof

    Popular young actress Ayame Goriki and current world-wide famous Japanese pop singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu joined the event, brightening up the venue…

    The au 2013 summer new collection press conference took place at Shibuya Excel (Cerulean) Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya, Tokyo.

    au by KDDI – au 2013 summer new collection press conference – “URBANO L01″ by KYOCERA

    au - au 2013 summer new collection press conference - "URBANO L01" by KYOCERA

    At today’s 2013 summer new collection press conference, au announced the new “URBANO L01″ smartphone, to be released after late June.

    Regarding the “URBANO”, au talked about its 2,700mAh battery which is able to be fully charged in only 140 minutes. Although the size of the body is about the same as the previous model, the size of the display increased from 4 inches to 4.7 inches.

    It’s got some user-friendly functions, for example, you can set the “Entry home” display which displays letters and icons in a bigger size. The “Smart Sonic Receiver” function is useful as well – it makes the voice of the person who you are talking to on “URBANO L01″ clear in a noisy place.

    Model: URBANO L01
    Release date: After late June
    OS: Android 4.2
    Size: 65 x 134 x 10.8mm
    Weight: 140g
    Display: 4.7 inch TFT LCD HD
    Battery: 2,700mAh
    Color: Green, White, Blue, Black
    Compliant with: Bluetooth, One-seg, Wi-Fi, Tethering, au Smart Pass, Wallet phone, 4G LTE, NFC, Infrared data communication, Waterproof, Dustproof

    Popular young actress Ayame Goriki and current world-wide famous Japanese pop singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu joined the event, brightening up the venue…

    The au 2013 summer new collection press conference took place at Shibuya Excel (Cerulean) Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya, Tokyo.

    au by KDDI – au 2013 summer new collection press conference – “XPERIA UL” by Sony

    au by KDDI - au 2013 summer new collection press conference - "XPERIA UL" by Sony

    At today’s 2013 summer new collection press conference, au announced the new “XPERIA UL” smartphone, to be released May 25.

    According to CEO Takashi Tanaka, “XPERIA UL” is a smartphone that they especially focused on because of its ease of hold and were meticulous about the design to the last millimeter. Although XPERIA smartphones that are out from other companies have a more square design, Sony changed the “XPERIA UL” design only for au to make it fit more comfortably in users’ hands.

    “XPERIA UL” has a large 5 inch high-resolution display with Direct Touch (for better touch accurately) built-in. Its camera features Sony’s CMOS image sensor “Exmor RS for mobile” and is 13 million pixels. One of the notable camera functions is “Continuous Shooting Mode” that enables you to take 15 photos per second without any limit (within memory capacity).

    Model: Xperia UL SOL22
    Release date: May 25
    OS: Android 4.1
    Size: 71 x 135 x 10.5mm
    Weight: 145g
    Display: 5 inch Reality Display LCD FHD
    Battery: 2,300mAh
    Color: White, Pink, Black
    Compliant with: Bluetooth, One-seg, Wi-Fi, Tethering, au Smart Pass, Wallet phone, 4G LTE, NFC, Infrared data communication, Waterproof, Dustproof

    Popular young actress Ayame Goriki and current world-wide famous Japanese pop singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu joined the event, brightening up the venue…

    The au 2013 summer new collection press conference took place at Shibuya Excel (Cerulean) Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya, Tokyo.