Sony Ericsson Introduces New Walkman Phones (NewsFactor)   18 May 2006 17:40 GMT
NewsFactor - Sony Ericsson has unveiled a handful of new mobile phones, including two handsets that capitalize on what the Sony side of the partnership does best: music and imaging.
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Sony Ericsson Launches New Mobile Phones (AP)   18 May 2006 17:35 GMT
AP - Sony Ericsson launched four new mobile phone models Thursday, including two in its Walkman-branded line.
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Nokia unveils new mid-price business phone (Reuters)   18 May 2006 15:24 GMT

Reuters - Nokia unveiled on Thursday a new small mobile phone targeted at a mass market of business users, as the world's largest handset maker aims to grab a bigger share of that lucrative segment of the industry.

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Google search heads to cell phones in Japan   18 May 2006 15:03 GMT
With Japan's cell phone industry poised for a shakeup, provider KDDI hooks up with the tech giant.
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Softbank, Vodafone in mobile handset, content deal (Reuters)   18 May 2006 14:42 GMT
Reuters - Japan's Softbank Corp. (9984.T) said on Thursday it would set up a mobile phone handset and content joint venture with Vodafone Group Plc as it looks to take on NTT DoCoMo Inc. (9437.T) and KDDI Corp. (9433.T).
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Google takes another step into mobile Web   18 May 2006 13:40 GMT
KDDI, Japan's No. 2 cellular carrier, will add a Google search box to its EZWeb mobile Internet service from July, the company said Thursday.
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KDDI says to let mobile users use Google search (Reuters)   18 May 2006 13:36 GMT
Reuters - KDDI Corp., Japan's No.2 telecom firm, said on Thursday it had agreed a deal with Google Inc. enabling users of its Internet services via "au" mobile phones to use Google's Web search engine.
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Sony Ericsson expands Walkman phone lineup   18 May 2006 12:54 GMT
One model includes motion sensor and fitness software programs to track exercise while a person listens to music.
Photos: Walkman phone takes a jog
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Fujitsu puts RFID tags through the wringer   18 May 2006 12:53 GMT
Fujitsu has developed an RFID (radio frequency ID) tag that can be put through the washer and still come out smelling of roses -- or at least transmitting.
Source: InfoWorld

Nokia unveils new mid-price business phone   18 May 2006 11:54 GMT
The company's 18th new phone model this year, the E50, is scheduled for release before the end of June.
Photo: Nokia E61
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