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Japanese women are so fond of their phones, they even use them in the shower, say manufacturers. This makes waterproofing a must -- also good against rainstorms and accidents while texting on the toilet.
Panasonic and
"Cellphones have become 'must products'."
Panasonic is looking to re-enter the European market after pulling out in 2005 to concentrate on its domestic sales.
"The reason we decided to come back is that there have been a lot of changes in this industry with the introduction of the smartphone," which has become a "global product," he said.
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Dust-proofing meanwhile can appeal to customers such as construction workers, he added.
Fujitsu, which has a fifth of the Japanese
While better known abroad for their laptops, the Japanese giant is now also trying to sell phones to Western markets.
In Barcelona, it showcased its range of phones already available in Japan, as well as a new "quad-core" phone with extra processing power.
Besides being waterproof, the
This technology includes sensors that raise or lower the volume of a call, or even slow down speech if the caller is speaking too quickly.
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