iPhone 3G in Japan
iPhone 3G is put on the market on July 11 in Japan
On June 9, Apple announced that iPhone 3G, the third-generation handset, would be rolled out on July 11 in 22 countries, including Japan. Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO made the announcement in his keynote speech at the Worldwide Developers Conference 2008 (WWDC 2008), in San Francisco, California.
The web site of Apple Japan says “iPhone 3G will be available in Japan on July 11. Detailed information for purchase will be posted later”.
SOFTBANK MOBILE delivers iPhone; DoCoMo feels unhappy
SOFTBANK MOBILE announced officially on June 4 that the company had made partnership with Apple, and iPhone would be rolled out in Japan later this year. SBM said the company had no comment on specific information such as launch dates or pricing, and it did not have the plan to hold a press conference for the information.
In Japan, the competition for iPhone among carriers has been drawing attention. Rumor said that NTT DoCoMo was also negotiating with Apple. The PR department of DoCoMo said “The announcement by SOFTBANK made us feel unhappy. We might continue to consider the possibility of introducing iPhone. We already provide touch screen handset products such as PRADA Phone by LG”.
KDDI commented that it had no plan for iPhone. EMOBILE said “we do not deny the negotiation with Apple but there is nothing to announce now”.
