Samsung enters the Japanese market, LTE

Samsung Electronics has announced that it will supply LTE-products of the second largest operator in Japan - the company KDDI. KDDI and Samsung have planned commercial launch of LTE network in 2012.

Samsung Electronics plans to provide the optimum solution for LTE-hot-spots in densely populated areas, where more high-bandwidth mobile broadband network. This decision should increase the quality of service, helping to eliminate the problem of a weak signal.

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Joint Statement from Alibaba Group, Yahoo! Inc., and Softbank Corp. Regarding Alipay

SUNNYVALE, Calif.-- In response to inquiries regarding the status of their Alipay discussions, Yahoo!
(NASDAQ:YHOO), Softbank, and Alibaba Group sued the following statement:
"Alibaba Group and its major shareholders, Yahoo! Inc. and Softbank Corp. continue to be engaged in constructive
negotiations, and we have made substantive and encouraging progress toward an agreement regarding Alipay. Our objective
is to reach an agreement in a timely manner that serves the interests of all stakeholders. The companies will not comment in
further detail until it is appropriate to do so."
About Alibaba Group
Alibaba Group is a global e-commerce leader and the largest e-commerce company in China. Since it was founded in 1999,
Alibaba Group has grown to include the following core businesses: Alibaba.com (HKSE: 1688; 1688.HK), Alibaba Group's
flagship company and the world's leading B2B e-commerce company; Taobao, China's largest online retail website and a
onestop platform for shopping, socializing and information sharing; Alibaba Cloud Computing, a developer of advanced
datacentric cloud computing services; and China Yahoo!, one of China's leading Internet portals.
About Softbank
SOFTBANK is a leading internet company, providing mobile communications, broadband infrastructure, fixed-line
telecommunications, internet content and culture, and a range of other services. SOFTBANK declares its company mission
"Endeavoring to benefit society and the economy and maximize enterprise value by fostering the sharing of wisdom and
knowledge gained through the IT revolution." and it continuously pursues content and service synergies within and throughout
its group companies.
About Yahoo!
Yahoo! (NASDAQ:YHOO) is the premier digital media company, creating deeply personal digital experiences that keep more
than half a billion people connected to what matters most to them, across devices and around the globe. And Yahoo!'s unique
combination of Science + Art + Scale connects advertisers to the consumers who build their businesses. Yahoo! is
headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, visit the pressroom (pressroom.yahoo.com) or the company's
blog, Yodel Anecdotal (yodel.yahoo.com). Yahoo! is the trademark and/or registered trademark of Yahoo! Inc. All other names
are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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DOCOMO to Launch BlackBerry Bold 9780 on June 29

— Premium smartphone with easy navigation and powerful performance —
Products & Services

NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9780 smartphone, a premium and stylish smartphone powered by the BlackBerry® 6 operating system, will go on sale on June 29.

BlackBerry 6 delivers an approachable and engaging experience that’s powerful and easy to use. It includes a rich WebKit-based browser that renders HTML web pages quickly and beautifully for a great browsing experience. The browser offers fluid navigation using the handset’s optical trackpad, and includes tabs for accessing multiple sites simultaneously.

Additional features of BlackBerry 6 include expanded messaging capabilities with intuitive features to simplify the management of social networking and RSS feeds (Social Feeds), and integrated access to BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger), Facebook®, Twitter™ and various instant messaging applications on the BlackBerry Bold 9780 smartphone. It also features redesigned Music and Pictures applications and a new universal search feature that enables more effective searches for content on the smartphone as well as the Internet, or to discover applications on BlackBerry App World™. BlackBerry 6 also allows users to create dedicated icons on the home screen for quick access to frequently visited web sites and favorite contacts.

The BlackBerry Bold 9780 smartphone from DOCOMO offers a compelling blend of features, performance and design. It is a light and compact smartphone featuring an incredibly easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard and optical trackpad for fast and easy text input. Using BlackBerry’s unique push technology, messages are automatically delivered from up to 10 supported email accounts, including i-mode™ mail and social networking messages. The 5MP camera, featuring continuous auto focus, scene modes, image stabilization, flash and video recording, is highly integrated with the operating system and enables photos to be shared instantly via email, BBM and social networks.

DOCOMO is now accepting preorders for the BlackBerry Bold 9780 in all docomo Shops.

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NTT DOCOMO Announces New Executives

NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today its new directors, corporate officers and corporate auditors, effective immediately.

Executive Positions and Organizational Responsibilities

Position(s) Name Organizational Responsibilities
President and Chief Executive Officer

Member of the Board of Directors Ryuji
Yamada
Senior Executive Vice President

Member of the Board of Directors Kiyoyuki
Tsujimura Responsible for:
- Multimedia services
- Technology
Senior Executive Vice President

Member of the Board of Directors Masatoshi
Suzuki Responsible for:
- Global business
- Corporate
Senior Executive Vice President

Member of the Board of Directors Hiroshi
Matsui Responsible for:
- CSR
- Branches in Kanto and Koshinetsu areas
Executive Vice President

Chief Financial Officer

Member of the Board of Directors Kazuto
Tsubouchi Managing Director of Accounts and Finance Department
Responsible for:
- Business Alliance Department
Executive Vice President

Member of the Board of Directors Kaoru
Kato Managing Director of Corporate Strategy & Planning Department
Executive Vice President

Chief Technical Officer

Member of the Board of Directors Mitsunobu
Komori Managing Director of R&D Center
Executive Vice President

Member of the Board of Directors Fumio
Iwasaki Responsible for:
- Networks
Executive Vice President

Member of the Board of Directors Tsutomu
Shindou Managing Director of Corporate Marketing Division
Managing Director of Corporate Marketing Department I

Managing Director of Corporate Marketing Division
(effective June 24)
Executive Vice President

Member of the Board of Directors Takashi
Tanaka Responsible for:
- Consumer sales
Senior Vice President

Member of the Board of Directors Wataru
Kagawa Managing Director of General Affairs Department
Managing Director of Corporate Citizenship Department
Managing Director of Business Process Improvement Office
Senior Vice President

Member of the Board of Directors Kazuhiro
Yoshizawa Managing Director of Human Resources Management Department
Member of the Board of Directors Hiroshi
Tsujigami -
Executive Vice President Katsuhiro
Nakamura Managing Director of Tokai Regional Office
Executive Vice President Kiyoshi
Tokuhiro Managing Director of Kansai Regional Office
Executive Vice President Yoshiyuki
Takeda Deputy Managing Director of R&D Center
Senior Vice President Tomohiro
Kurosawa Managing Director of Hokkaido Regional Office
Senior Vice President Yuji
Araki Managing Director of Tohoku Regional Office
Senior Vice President Mitoshi
Hirokane Managing Director of Hokuriku Regional Office
Senior Vice President Akiko
Ide Managing Director of Chugoku Regional Office
Senior Vice President Shoji
Suto Managing Director of Shikoku Regional Office
Senior Vice President Toshinari
Kunieda Managing Director of Kyushu Regional Office
Senior Vice President Seizo
Onoe Managing Director of R&D Strategy Department
Senior Vice President Kiyohito
Nagata Managing Director of Strategic Marketing Department
Responsible for:
- Product business strategy
Senior Vice President Hiroyasu
Asami Managing Director of Smart Communication Services Department
Senior Vice President Kei
Irie Managing Director of Network Department
Senior Vice President Hiroshi
Sawada Managing Director of Services Platform Department
Senior Vice President Kazunori
Yamamoto Managing Director of Sales Promotion Department
Senior Vice President Morikazu
Takahashi Deputy Managing Director of Corporate Marketing Division
Senior Vice President Hirotaka
Sato Managing Director of Corporate Marketing Department I
(effective June 24)
Senior Vice President Koji
Aoyama Managing Director of Corporate Marketing Department II
Senior Vice President Yasuhiro
Taguchi Managing Director of Corporate Marketing Department III
Senior Vice President Masaki
Yoshikawa Managing Director of Credit Card Business Division
Senior Vice President Seiji
Nishikawa Managing Director of Information Systems Department
Senior Vice President Kiyohiro
Omatsuzawa Managing Director of Procurement and Supply Department
Senior Vice President Yoshikiyo
Sakai Managing Director of Public Relations Department
Deputy Managing Director of Mobile Society Research Institute
Corporate Auditors

Position(s) Name
Corporate Auditor Shunichi
Tamari
Corporate Auditor Shuro
Hoshizawa
Corporate Auditor Kyouichi
Yoshizawa
Corporate Auditor Haruo
Morosawa
Corporate Auditor Eiko
Tsujiyama
About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO is a world-leading mobile operator and growing provider of comprehensive services centered on mobility. The company serves over 58 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.

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Fujitsu F-022: Japanese designer waterproof phone with the spirits for the Chinese market

Japanese company Fujitsu has announced the release of the Chinese market for its new mobile phone model F-022, made in a clamshell form factor and the dust-and waterproof housing.

This model has been developed in conjunction with the design house Folli Follie and has at its disposal a place on the back for a replacement cartridge for refilling spirits. In addition, F-022 is equipped, according to the company's high-performance 8.1 megapixel camera. How to calculate the manufacturer, its customers will be new young ladies between the ages of 20 to 40 years.

Other features of Fujitsu F-022:

Support communications standards: 3G/GSM
Dimensions: 110h50h14, 8 mm
Weight: 118 gr.
Display: 3-inch, 480h854 point
Main camera: 8.1 megapixel CMOS (CMOS)
Camera for video calls: VGA

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EMOBILE A01HW: 7-inch plate on Android Gingerbread

Another Android device, which was submitted to the Japanese telecommunications operator EMOBILE, has 7-inch plate A01HW, running an operating system Android 2.3 and produced by the same Chinese company Huawei.

Presented device has a display resolution of HGA, has the ability to shoot HD video (720p) on the built-in 3 megapixel camera, make video calls using front 1.3 megapixel camera, as well as serving as an assistant to navigate, thanks to the support of GPS navigation.

Main technical characteristics EMOBILE A01HW:

Dimensions: 133h188h12, 64 mm
Weight: 500 gr.
Display: 7-inch, a resolution of 1024x768 pixels
Camera: 3 MP, 1.3 MP
Memory: ROM 4 GB / RAM 512 MB, microSD slot for memory cards
Communications: Wi-Fi b / g, Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR, GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack
Platform: Android 2.3

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EMOBILE S42HW - «candybar» Android smartphone with an "iron" digital keyboard and touch screen

Japanese telecom operator EMOBILE introduced another model of Android smartphone - S42HW, also produced by the Chinese company Huawei, and different form factor, familiar to regular phones - "candy bar" with the standard manual numeric keypad.

Despite the existence of "iron" keyboard, the new product has a standard for Android devices touchscreen display with WVGA (800x480) and three-inch diagonal, because of what looks like an unusually elongated. In addition, S42HW equipped with 800 MHz processor Qualcomm MSM7227, 512 MB RAM, 5 megapixel camera, and other characteristics:

Support communications standards: WCDMA / HSPA 1700, 2100 MHz; GSM 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Dimensions: 51h133h10, 45 mm
Weight: 114 gr.
Display: 3-inch, 800x480 pixels
Camera: 5 MP
Memory: ROM 512MB / RAM 512MB, slot for microSD memory cards
Communications: Wi-Fi b / g / n, Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR, GPS, infrared port, a 3.5mm audio jack
Platform: Android 2.3

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Pocket WiFi S II - Adnroid smartphone from Huawei for EMOBILE

Japanese telecom operator EMOBILE presented a new Android smartphone model for their clients - Pocket WiFi S II (S41HW), the production of a Chinese company Huawei.

This model is based on a model from Huawei, as IDEOS X3, has removable panels, and positioned by the operator as the lightest smartphone in the Japanese market with a weight of 104 grams.

Main technical characteristics Pocket WiFi S II (S41HW):

Support communications standards: WCDMA / HSPA 1700, 2100 MHz; GSM 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Dimensions: 56.5 h110h11, 2 mm
Weight: 104 gr.
Display: 3.2-inch, a resolution of 320x480 pixels
Camera: 3.2 MP
Memory: ROM 512 MB / RAM 256 MB, microSD slot for memory cards
Communications: Wi-Fi b / g / n, Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR, GPS, 3.5 mm audio jack
Platform: Android 2.3

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