5 Japanese Android Developers Arrested For Spreading Virus With Fake Apps

(GSM Insider) - Recently, Japanese police successfully arrested five Android developers. These five Android suspected for released multiple fake apps to the Google Play. They successfully obtained personal information of more than 10 million users.

According to report, the fake app had been downloaded for more than 270,000 times. It is so easy for them to confuse the Android users. The original game from Rovio Mobile is Angry Birds Space. These fake apps are "Angry Birds Space The Movie". It is very easy to confuse the users. 

Please make sure the name of the apps before making any download. 

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Today, iPad Mini Available For Purchase

(GSM Insider) - In case you are busy and forgot the date when iPad Mini on sales, we are here to remind you that iPad Mini on sales today, November 2.

iPad Mini is available throughout dozens of countries across continents as these countries are including United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the U.K.

The price for iPad Mini in the United States is $329. It is definitely not a good date for iPad Mini on sales as the country currently suffering from the Hurricane Sandy. In case you are in the United States, we hope that you take care of you own safety ahead of the intention to purchase iPad Mini. 

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Kobo Glo and Kobo Mini Unveiled In Japan, Priced and Specs Detailed

(GSM Insider) - Kobo unveils two new eReader for the Japanese market - Kobo Glo and Kobo Mini. Both are different types of eReader that provide different features for consumer.

The Kobo Glo comes with a 6 inches no-glare e-ink display with XGA resolution. The battery life of Kobo Glo is up to a month. The WiFi connectivity of Kobo Glo allows users to access to the Kobo's eBookstore. 

The Kobo Mini is said to be the world's smallest and lightest "full-featured" e-ink reader. It has 5 inches of display. The size is smaller than the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 which has 5.5 inches of display. Surprisingly, Kobo Mini does not feature backlight. 

The price of Kobo Glo is ¥7,980 while the Kobo Mini is ¥6980. Kobo Glo ships on November 15, 2012 while Kobo Mini ships on mid-December. 

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Microsoft and NTT Docomo Joined Hands To Offer Windows 8 Devices With LTE To Business Users

(GSM Insider) - It is another good news for Japanese corporation. Microsoft and NTT Docomo announced the partnership that will bring more Windows 8 devices to Japan. Those Windows 8 devices will compatible with the Xi LTE network of NTT Docomo.

With the tablets and smartphones getting popular in the corporate world. This encouraged Microsoft and NTT Docomo to set up partnership in the effort to bring more Windows 8 devices to the market. The Windows 8 operating system just launched by Microsoft in last week. The integration of tablet into business operation is getting popular around the world. It brings numerous of convenience to the business organization.

Microsoft hopes to bring more Windows 8 devices to the Japan which is currently dominating by Android and iOS.

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au KDDI Samsung Galaxy S III Progre SCL21 Hands On Quick Review [Video]

(GSM Insider) - au KDDI unveils its own Samsung Galaxy S3 variant which is known as the Samsung Galaxy S3 Progre SCL21. It does not have a quad-core processor, but it has a Snapdragon S4 dual-core. But the overall design still same like the global version Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300.

au KDDI Samsung Galaxy S III Progre SCL21 Hands On

au KDDI Samsung Galaxy S III Progre SCL21 Hands On

Here are the key specifications of Samsung Galaxy S3 Progre SCL21:

Display: 4.8 inches HD AMOLED
Display Resolution: 1280 x 720
Processor: 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 dual-core
RAM: 2GB
ROM: 32GB, supports microSD expansion up to 32GB
Operating system: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Main camera: 8 mega-pixel
Rear camera: 1.9 mega-pixel
Dimension: 71×139×9.4mm
Connectivity: LTE (up to 75mbps), WiFi, Bluetooth



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au KDDI Unveils Samsung Galaxy S III Progre SCL21, 1.5GHz Dual-Core and 2GB RAM

(GSM Insider) - Not long after NTT Docomo unveiled Samsung Galaxy S3 Alpha SC-03E, another Japanese carrier au KDDI also unveils its own Samsung Galaxy S3 variant - Samsung Galaxy S3 Progre SCL21. This Samsung Galaxy S3 Progre SCL21 is different from the NTT Docomo version and global version Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300.

Samsung Galaxy SIII Progre SCL21

Here are the key specifications of Samsung Galaxy S3 Progre SCL21:

Display: 4.8 inches HD AMOLED
Display Resolution: 1280 x 720
Processor: 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 dual-core
RAM: 2GB
ROM: 32GB, supports microSD expansion up to 32GB
Operating system: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Main camera: 8 mega-pixel
Rear camera: 1.9 mega-pixel
Dimension: 71×139×9.4mm
Connectivity: LTE (up to 75mbps), WiFi, Bluetooth

From the overall specs, it has a lower end of processor. The processor in Samsung Galaxy S3 Progre SCL21 is only a Snapdragon S4 dual-core and not the Exynos 4412 quad-core. This makes the Samsung Galaxy S3 Progre SCL21 a lower level than the Samsung Galaxy S3 Alpha SC-03E. However, the colours still available in Pebble blue and Ceramic white. Heading to au KDDI if you are interested. 

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NTT Docomo LG Optimus Life L-02E Hands On Quick Review

(GSM Insider) - LG Optimus Life L-02E is one of the new smartphones which is offers by NTT Docomo for the upcoming winter. It is a waterproof and dustproof smartphone which is very suitable for daily usage.

LG Optimus Life L-02E Hands on Quick Review

LG Optimus Life L-02E Hands on Quick Review

LG Optimus Life L-02E Hands on Quick Review

LG Optimus Life L-02E Hands on Quick Review

LG Optimus Life L-02E Hands on Quick Review

LG Optimus Life L-02E Hands on Quick Review

LG Optimus Life L-02E Hands on Quick Review

The 4.5 inches size display of LG Optimus Life L-02E fits very well in the hand. When you holding on the device, it will slipped as it gives the solid feeling to you. It has 8 mega-pixel rear camera and 1.4 mega-pixel front camera. The important part is it supports IPX7 standard waterproof and dustproof. The overall performance is still a middle range smartphone due to its dual-core processor. It is available in Japan either in November or December 2012. 

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au KDDI Announced New Smartphone For Japan - Fujitsu Arrows ef

(GSM Insider) - Yesterday, Fujitsu unveiled its latest smartphone for the Japanese market which is known as the Fujitsu Arrows ef. It is a 4G LTE smartphone which is heading to au KDDI and Okinawa Cellular Telephone Company.

Descriptions on the specifications of Fujitsu Arrows ef:

With support for au's 4G LTE ultra-high-speed data communications service, ARROWS ef features a simple, compact design while delivering a host of capabilities, including a high-performance dual-core CPU, an updated version of the Fujitsu Human Centric Engine, and a high-performance camera that can capture beautiful photographs in low light, as well as NX!eco, which aids in power conservation, and a scratch- and fingerprint-resistant "Ultra Toughguard plus" coating.

As smartphones become the mainstream of the mobile phone market, they offer an increasingly diverse array of capabilities. At the same time, given the expanding user base for smartphones, there is a greater need for models that a wide range of customers can use with ease.

As a full-spec smartphone equipped with an exhaustive range of high-tech capabilities, including support for au's 4G LTE ultra-high-speed data communications service, ARROWS ef also offers a simple and engaging design at an affordable price, making it appealing to a wide range of customers. ARROWS ef is available in three colors: Soft Blue, Solid Black, and Pink Gold.

According to Fujitsu, it will available in Japan on November 2, 2012. No price on this device yet.  [Fujitsu Japan]

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NTT Docomo Announced Three New Fujitsu Arrows Devices For Its Winter Lineup In Japan

(GSM Insider) - We have lesser chance to get our hands on the Fujitsu produces as they are not available globally like another Japanese brand Sony. Fujitsu tablets and smartphones are yet to available globally. So only those in Japan are able to have a look on the Fujitsu devices.

Here are the key specifications of NTT Docomo's Fujitsu Arrows V F-04E:

Display: 4.7 inches HD TFT LCD
Display resolution: 1280 x 720
Processor: 1.5GHz Tegra 3 quad-core
Operating system: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Main camera: 12 mega-pixel
Front camera: 1.2 mega-pixel
Waterproof: Yes
Dustproof: Yes
NFC: Yes
Xi LTE: Yes
1Seg TV: Yes
NOTTV: Yes
Battery: 2000mAh and above


Here are the key specifications of NTT Docomo's Fujitsu Arrows S Kiss F-03E:

Display: 4.0 inches qHD TFT LCD
Display resolution: 960 x 540
Processor: 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 dual-core
Operating system: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Main camera: 8 mega-pixel
Front camera: 1.2 mega-pixel
Waterproof: Yes
Dustproof: Yes
NFC: Yes
Xi LTE: Yes
1Seg TV: Yes
NOTTV: Yes
Battery: Less than 2000mAh

Here are the key specifications of NTT Docomo's Fujitsu Arrows Tab F-05E:

Display: 10.1 inches WUXGA TFT LCD
Display resolution: 1920 x 1200
Processor: 1.7GHz Tegra 3 quad-core
Operating system: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Main camera: 8 mega-pixel
Front camera: 1.2 mega-pixel
Waterproof: Yes
Dustproof: Yes
NFC: Yes
Xi LTE: Yes
1Seg TV: Yes
NOTTV: Yes
Battery: 2000mAh and above

These three devices are from Fujitsu. However, the Fujitsu Arrows V which is better in specs than the Arrows S Kiss. The display resolution for the Fujitsu Arrows Tab F-05E is surprisingly high with the 1920 x 1200 resolution. The resolution is exceeds the Full HD 1080p. It is a powerful tablet which is powered by the 1.7GHz Tegra 3 processor. The processor is different from the 1.5GHz Tegra 3 which is on the Google Nexus 7. 1.7GHz Tegra processor also powered the HTC One X+. All three devices will be available in the early December 2012.  [source]

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NTT Docomo Announced LG Optimus Life L-02E In Its Winter Lineup For Japanese Market

(GSM Insider) - NTT Docomo announced 16 new devices for the winter lineup and one of them is the LG Optimus Life L-02E. It is also known as the NTT Docomo Optimus Life L-02E. LG Optimus Life L-02E is a middle range smartphone. 

Here are the key specifications of LG Optimus Life L-02E:

Display: 4.5 inches HD IPS 
Display resolution: 1280 x 720
Processor: 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 dual-core
RAM: 1GB
ROM: 8GB
Operating system: Android 4.0 Ice cream Sandwich
Main camera: 8.2 Mega-pixel
Front camera: 1.4 Mega-pixel
Connectivity: Xi LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS
Battery capacity: 2100mAh

LG Optimus Life L-02E is an IPX5/7 standard waterproof smartphone. It is suitable for those who love water activities. The dual-core processor is not a powerful chip as there are quad-core processors in the market. LG Optimus Life L-02E is compatible with the Xi LTE network of NTT Docomo. This device will available at Japan somewhere in November or December.  [source]

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HTC J Butterfly Benchmark Reveals It is The Deluxe J Which Is Also Known As HTC Nexus 4

(GSM Insider) - HTC J Butterfly is the world's first Full HD Android smartphone which is launched in Japan yesterday. Today, the benchmark result of HTC J Butterfly spotted in Japan.

HTC J Butterfly Benchmark Result

HTC J Butterfly Benchmark Result

HTC J Butterfly Benchmark Result

According to AnTuTu Benchmark, the HTC J Butterfly scores 13827 points which is more than the 11321 points of Sony C660X Yuga. Sony C660X Yuga also said to be equip with the same processor like the HTC J Butterfly which is the Snapdragon S4 PRO APQ8064. This shows that both are with same processor but the overall performance still very important. 

Surprisingly, HTC J Butterfly also known as the HTC DLXJ. HTC DLXJ is the codename for the HTC J Butterfly. HTC DLXJ is the short form for the HTC Deluxe J. 

According to tipster, HTC brand Nexus is known as the HTC DLX. So there is relationship between the HTC J Butterfly and HTC brand Nexus. In other words, HTC J Butterfly is the HTC Nexus in Japan. However, it is unknown on the name of HTC brand Nexus. It could be known as HTC Nexus 4 or HTC Nexus 5 due to the 5 inches display. 

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HTC J Butterfly First Promo Video

(GSM Insider) - Perhaps the HTC J Butterfly is the most powerful device up to date. Even if it is not the most powerful, it is also one of the most powerful device up to date. The Full HD display of it already makes it far ahead of other competitor without such high definition display. It is the world's first Android smartphone to have a Full HD display.

Here are the key specifications of HTC J Butterfly:

Display: 5 inches Super LCD 3
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080p FULL HD, 440 ppi
Processor: 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 PRO APQ8064 quad-core
RAM: 2GB
ROM: 16GB, supports microSD expansion up to 32GB
Operating system: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Main camera: 8 mega-pixels CMOS
Front camera: 2.1 mega-pixels CMOS
Network: CDMA / GSM / UMTS / LTE
Connectivity: Bluetooth, WiFi
Extras: IPX5 Waterproof / Dust-proof
Battery capacity: 2020mAh
Dimension: 71 x 143 x 9.1 mm
Weight: 140g



What do you think after watched the video? Impressed? [Youtube]

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Japanese Carrier KDDI Unveils World's First IGZO Display Tablet - AQUOS Pad SHT21

(GSM Insider) - Yesterday, we reported that Sharp set to unveil IGZO tablet in the near future. Seems like the news is true as Sharp unveils its first ever IGZO display tablet which is the AQUOS Pad SHT21. Sharp Aquos Phone Zeta SH-02E is the first ever smartphone with IGZO display.

KDDI's Sharp AQUOS Pad SHT21 tablet

Here are the key specifications of KDDI Sharp AQUOS Pad SHT21 tablet:

Display: 7 inches Sharp's IGZO display
Display resolution: 1280 x 800
Processor: 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 dual-core
RAM: 1GB
ROM: 16GB
Operating system: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, Custom UI
Connectivity: 4G LTE, NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, 1Seg TV
Battery capacity: 3460mAh

Since the IGZO display has the lower power consumption then others, Sharp promised that the battery life is 2.5 times longer then ordinary tablet. Furthermore, Sharp AQUOS Pad SHT21 tablet has NFC and 4G LTE enabled. The 4G LTE is compatible with the KDDI Network.

KDDI set to release the Sharp AQUOS Pad SHT21 in December this year. With this tablet, can we expect more tablet and smartphone using the IGZO display?

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LG Optimus G and Sony Xperia VL Unveiled In Japan, Heading To KDDI [Video]

(GSM Insider) - Earlier today, Japanese carrier KDDI announced two new smartphones - LG Optimus G and Sony Xperia VL. Both smartphone are heading to the Japanese market. LG Optimus G is similar with the global version of LG Optimus G while the Sony Xperia VL is the Sony Xperia V variant for Japanese market.

LG Optimus G LGL21

Here are the key specifications of LG Optimus G LGL21:

Display: 4.7 inches HD IPS display
Processor: 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 PRO APQ8064 quad-core
RAM: 2GB
ROM: 16GB
Operating system: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Camera: 13 mega-pixel (main), 1.3 mega-pixel (front)
Dimension: 69 (W) ×137 (H) ×9.6 (D) mm
Weight: 143g
Connectivity: LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB
Battery capacity: 2210mAh

Sony Xperia VL

Here are the key specifications of Sony Xperia VL SOL21:


Display: 4.3 inches HD "Reality Display"
Processor: 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 dual-core
RAM: 1GB
ROM: 16GB
Operating system: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Camera: 13 mega-pixel (main), 1.3 mega-pixel (front)
Connectivity: LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB
Extras: LTE enabled



Both LG Optimus G LGL21 and Sony Xperia VL SOL21 are LTE enabled. Both are compatible with the LTE network of KDDI in Japan. The LG Optimus G LGL21 remains the same in overall specs like the global version. But the Sony Xperia VL is slightly different with the Sony Xperia V as it has LTE-enabled and NFC supports.  [source 2][source 2]

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HTC J Butterfly Handset Gets Hands On [Images Gallery]

(GSM Insider) - HTC J Butterfly finally announced in Japan. It is the world's first Android smartphone with 1080p Full HD display. At the moment, it is heading to Japanese carrier au KDDI in December this year. Lets have a look on the HTC J Butterfly hands one. 

HTC J Butterfly Hands On

HTC J Butterfly Hands On

HTC J Butterfly Hands On

HTC J Butterfly Hands On

HTC J Butterfly Hands On

HTC J Butterfly Hands On

HTC J Butterfly Hands On

Here are the key specifications of HTC J Butterfly:

Display: 5 inches Super LCD 3
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080p FULL HD, 440 ppi
Processor: 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 PRO APQ8064 quad-core
RAM: 2GB
ROM: 16GB, supports microSD expansion up to 32GB
Operating system: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Main camera: 8 mega-pixels CMOS
Front camera: 2.1 mega-pixels CMOS
Network: CDMA / GSM / UMTS / LTE
Connectivity: Bluetooth, WiFi
Extras: IPX5 Waterproof / Dust-proof
Battery capacity: 2020mAh
Dimension: 71 x 143 x 9.1 mm
Weight: 140g

The HTC J Butterfly fits perfectly into the hands as the design is very thin. The screen not very large as it is exactly 5 inches. It will definitely perfect for your pocket. With the powerful quad-core processor, Full HD display, 2GB of RAM and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. I am sure you are interested to purchase it. But it is available at au KDDI at the moment. We hope that HTC able to release it globally in the coming future. 

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