Softbank Mobile releases Apple's new iPhone in Japan

Softbank Mobile releases Apple's new iPhone in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Softbank Mobile Corp. President Masayoshi Son (C) and Japanese actress Aya Ueto (R) pose for photos at the companey's outlet in Tokyo's Shibuya district on June 26 holding up the iPhone 3GS, the new version of Apple Inc.'s smartphone that was put on sale in Japan the same day. At left is Taisuke Fujimoto who bought the new model as the first customer at the outlet after waiting in line from 10 a.m. the previous day.

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  • ILEA001134967
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  • 2009/6/26 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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