Japan's DoCoMo Launches a Simplified Touchscreen Smartphone

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­NTT DoCoMo has announced the launch of the Raku-Raku smartphone, the company's first smartphone designed for users who are new to touchscreen operations.

The Raku-Raku smartphone's touch screen mimics the impression of a conventional phone key, allowing users to first confirm where their finger is touching by highlighting the contact point and then requiring them to press more strongly to actually select the menu button or icon. The device confirms the selection with a slight vibration and click.

The smartphone boasts a 4-inch display with a simplified menu and large fonts for increased clarity and ease of use. The menu has three large buttons for the most commonly used functions-phone, email and phonebook-and also includes three programmable one-touch speed dial buttons.

Additionally, users can access a dedicated telephone support center at the touch of a button on the home screen.

The phone goes on sale next week.

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Raku-Raku smartphone

 

Tags: [ntt docomo]  [touchscreen]  [Japan

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