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Oct 4, ’11 12:36 PM

Let’s talk iPhone. Follow the live announcements here and the implication they might have for Japan. All times are JST (Japan Standard Time).



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You can follow us on @MijLive too

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If you’re following on Twitter, remember to check http://www.papadimitriou.org/mij/2011/10/04/live-blog/ for the full experience.

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Here is my blog entry about KDDI.

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It’s called the iPhone 4S. Some will be disappointed, but I believe it is the right choice. Same design. Upped specs.

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Tim Cook is arriving on stage. Will there be a one more thing?

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It seems the new phone will be called the iPhone REDUX. Wow, I was not expecting this one. It will act as a dishwasher too.

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Now, the true is out there.

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Hello friends, we’re waiting for Steve to enter the room.
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The iPhones Are Going Crazy in Tokyo

Feb 26, ’10 8:45 PM

Ok, this one shouldn’t auto-tweet. Hopefully.

Let me test my IMG CLASS in PEACE!!

LOL

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Willcom Files for Bankruptcy

Feb 18, ’10 11:32 AM

Willcom insolvency looks like to become the biggest bankruptcy in Japan’s telecommunication industry’s history.

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iPad in Japan: First Impressions of the New Addition

Jan 28, ’10 3:30 PM

It’s finally here. The iPad, the legendary tablet that has been rumored for over a decade. So what to make of it now?
It’s a testament to Apple’s popularity in Japan that I and around 50 other Apple Enthusiasts gathered in a basement pub in Harajuku to wait for the fabled announcement.

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Mobile in Japan LIVE! Apple’s January 27 Announcement/Event

Jan 26, ’10 11:04 PM

Check in with Steve Nagata as he livecasts the January 27th Apple event from Tokyo

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iPhone 4.0 and What January 27, 2010 Might Bring Us

Jan 24, ’10 1:53 AM

Read Steve Nagata’s analysis on what the future should hold for Apple

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Mophie – Another Step Toward Osaifu Keitai for the iPhone

Jan 19, ’10 11:58 PM

It seems the race to integrate the RFID Osaifu Keitai into the iPhone is gearing up in Japan.

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Review: Smrtcase Glide – One Step Toward Saifu Keitai for the iPhone

Jan 9, ’10 4:30 PM

The killer feature of the smrtcase Glide is the ability to easily store and access cards from the back of the case. You can put in business cards, credit cards, and of course smart cards like Edy electric money or train and subway transit cards.

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Just a Pretty Face: Softbank Re-Introduces the X02T on December 11

Dec 7, ’09 5:29 PM

“Sekkaku Bijin Nanoni” Was the phrase I shot at the Toshiba rep at CEATEC while looking at the latest Toshiba smartphone now about to launch on Softbanks network. Loosely translated that means “Pity, she’s very pretty, but…”. The sad, helpless look from the technician confirmed my sentiment.

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From Concept to Reality, DoCoMo’s F04B Pocket Workstation

Nov 12, ’09 4:04 PM

In a world first moment, Docomo plans to release a cellphone with a built in removable QWERTY keyboard.

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