Why Japan Leads the Mobile World 152
Phurge writes "It is no wonder that companies touting m-commerce as the next big web thing tell us Japan is the future blueprint. The Guardian takes a look at the cutting edge and everyday life of cell phone users in Japan. 'By offering the Japanese a multiplicity of services — and, very importantly, some very cool handsets to use them on — the operators have created what every western mobile service provider is dreaming of: a mobile lifestyle culture that keeps millions reaching for the mobile rather than the fixed internet ... What they are less keen on is video calling: in Japan, as in the UK, 90% say "no thanks, never". And as for using the mobile as a modem - to link to the internet - that's very expensive in Japan.'"
awesome (Score:5, Funny)
You mean we'll be able to buy used panties and tentacle hentai direct from our mobile phones soon, too?
Why do they lead? Simple answer: Godzilla. (Score:5, Funny)
they make fun of us too (Score:5, Funny)