KDDI To Release 3G Handsets With GPS, TV Tuner Functions

KDDI Corp.will start selling in June three 3G cellular phone models that provide location information, as well as two types of handsets that will allow users to view television programs.

The three models for KDDI's au cell phone service will use GPS (Global Positioning System) technology to give the location of a handset user on a map on a cell phone screen.

The two TV-tuner-equipped models will let users view conventional analog TV broadcast and record songs off them.

[via Nikkei net Internative]

emily | 8:40 AM | Technology |
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