July 12, 2011

News Release

KDDI America, Inc.

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KDDI America to Release its First Keyboard-Equipped
Android™ HTC Detail™ in the U.S. Market


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NEW YORK, NY July 12, 2011 – KDDI America, Inc. ( Headquartered in New York, NY, CEO: Yasushi Kubota) announced today that it would release Android™-powered HTC Detail™ smartphone this fall from its brand “KDDI Mobile”.


HTC Detail™ will be the fourth Android™ model and the first of its kind to be equipped with a hard QWERTY keyboard. KDDI America, which is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), targets its services to the Japanese and Korean markets in the United States.


HTC Detail™ captures the eye with its navy sleek design while containing the high-performance Qualcomm® chip Snapdragon™, it assures optimal experience for the most demanding and volume oriented users. HTC Detail™ comes with HTC Sense™, an enhanced UI built on top of Android™ OS, provided by HTC. HTC Detail™ is a sister model of HTC EVO Shift™, available exclusively from Sprint™.


HTC Detail™ also supports 3G hotspot. Users will be able to use mobile hotspot by subscribing to an optional service, which will be available for users in a few months.


Specific pricing and additional features of this device will be available in the coming weeks.


Specifications

Specifications (As of 2011/07/12, subject to change)
Name HTC Detail™
OS Android™ OS 2.2 with HTC Sense™
Modes CDMA 850 / CDMA 1900
Processor 800 MHz Qualcomm MSM7630
Memory ROM: 2 GB / RAM: 512 MB
Display (Size) 3.6 in, (Resolution) 480 x 800 pixel
Size 117 mm （4.61 in） × 59 mm （2.32 in） × 15 mm （0.59 in）
Weight 166g (5.87 ounces)
Standby Time Up to 146 hrs. (Talk Time 360 mins.)
Camera 5.0 Megapixel with LED flash
Input Method Touch Screen, Software Keyboard, Physical QWERTY Keyboard, Voice Input

*Specifications are subject to change.


Regarding Trademarks:
Android is a trademark of Google Inc. HTC, HTC Detail, HTC Detail logo, HTC EVO Shift, and HTC Sense are the trademarks of HTC Corporation. Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Sprint is a trademark of Sprint Nextel.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. All features and product specifications are subject to change. Screen shots are simulated and subject to change.



HTC Detail™ (Images)

Android-powered HTC Detail™ smartphone
Android Powered smartphone HTC Detail

  HTC Detail the hi-spec and hi-speed Android device equipped Physical QWERTY Keyboard   HTC Detail 5.0 megapixel camera & camcorder   HTC Detail Application, Games, Movies, Search, Map...All You Can Do  
  HTC Detail the new Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and built-in flash player work out comfortable handleability   HTC Detail Supports Japanese & Korean languages


Company Outline

KDDI America, Inc.
President :
Yasushi Kubota
Headquarters :
825 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10022
Founded: :
June 29th, 1989 (New York)
Website :
www.kddia.com
Contact :
Contact :
Rieko Kaga
Phone :
+ 1 212-295-1137
Email :
pr@kddimobile.com
Website :
www.kddimobile.com


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