Smartphones

Assurant Japan Corporation, in collaboration with KDDI Corporation, Okinawa Cellular Telephone Corporation, and KDDI Digital Life Corporation, has launched "povo Certified Used Smartphones." This service provides quality-guaranteed used smartphones to meet the increasing demand for affordable and reliable devices, featuring a 30-day free warranty and stringent quality checks.

Glance Japan K.K. announces its collaboration with SoftBank Corp. to bring its personal shopping AI experience to the new Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra models, marking a significant step in its expansion in the Japanese market.

caseplay is set to release a new line of official 'Bonobono' tech accessories, including smartphone cases, earphone cases, and card wallets, starting April 17, 2026. This launch commemorates the beloved character's 40th serialization anniversary and 10th anime broadcast anniversary, offering 10 designs across 11 items compatible with over 160 smartphone models.

Belkin Japan has announced the launch of its new smartphone accessories lineup, including iPhone 17 series cases with exclusive Disney designs and an ultra-thin magnetic mobile battery. These products will be available from April 17, 2026, at electronics retailers nationwide and on Amazon.co.jp.

JCOM Corporation's mobile service, J:COM MOBILE, will begin offering the "Raku-Raku Smartphone Lite" from FCNT LLC starting April 16, 2026. This new model is designed with ease of use and enhanced safety features for seniors, expanding J:COM's lineup of senior-friendly mobile devices.

Samsung Electronics Japan has announced that the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, featuring a large yet thin and lightweight design, long-lasting battery, and enhanced Awesome Intelligence, will be launched by NTT Docomo. Pre-orders for the device will commence on April 16, 2026, with sales starting on April 23, 2026, across all Docomo retailers.

Samsung Electronics Japan has announced that SoftBank will launch the new Samsung Galaxy A57 5G, featuring a large yet thin and light design, long-lasting battery, and advanced Awesome Intelligence. Pre-orders start on April 16, 2026, with sales commencing on April 23, 2026.

Samsung Electronics Japan has announced the pre-order and release dates for its latest SIM-free smartphone, the "Samsung Galaxy A57 5G." Featuring a large, thin, and light design, a long-lasting battery, and enhanced "Awesome Intelligence" capabilities, this new model aims to deliver an exceptional user experience at an accessible price.

OPPO introduces its first high-end foldable smartphone in Japan, the Find N6, featuring a globally leading flat display, a 200-megapixel Hasselblad co-developed camera, and a large 6,000mAh battery, available from April 15.

TORRAS, a brand by Rakuso Mirai Co., Ltd., has released a new line of high-functional smartphone accessories for the latest iPhone 17e, Samsung S26, and Pixel 10a models. The lineup includes innovative cases with 360° rotating stands and advanced screen protectors, aiming to enrich and simplify users' daily lives.