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SoftBank offering free 8GB iPhone on contract
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SoftBank offering free 8GB iPhone on contract

February 26, 2009 | Robert Nelson

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Could we be seeing some further proof that the iPhone 3G is not selling well over in Japan? SoftBank, who is the official carrier in Japan has recently begun a new campaign that is giving away 8GB iPhones for free.…

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How to enable emoticons on any iPhone [Updated]
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How to enable emoticons on any iPhone [Updated]

November 24, 2008 | Robert Nelson

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A new feature that was included in firmware 2.2 was emoticons, however this feature seems to have been made available only to those on the Japanese carrier SoftBank. But, worry not, if you are outside of Japan an…

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Japan experiencing slow iPhone 3G sales
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Japan experiencing slow iPhone 3G sales

September 18, 2008 | Robert Nelson

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Despite statements from Softbank claiming that the iPhone remains a popular item, some analysts are now reporting that iPhone 3G sales in Japan are going to fall very short of what was initially hoped for. Init…

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Apple, Softbank announce Japanese iPhone 3G pricing
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Apple, Softbank announce Japanese iPhone 3G pricing

June 23, 2008 | Robert Nelson

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Yet another carrier pricing announcement, but just in case you are from Japan, or just have some strange desire to know how much Japanese customers will be paying you can now rest your mind. Apple and Softbank ha…

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