# Japanese Mega Phones 19 New NTT 906i & 706i Series Phones By Ayman | Published 2008-05-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ntt-906i-706i-series References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/27/ntt-docomos-906i-and-706i-handsets-answer-whos-your-daddy/) & [nttdocomo](http://www.nttdocomo.com/pr/2008/001402.html) Are you ready for the flood? Japan's **[NTT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/SIM-based-IoT-security) [DoCoMo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ntt-docomo-cx)** revealed the new **906i** and **706i** series, comprised of 19 new phone models with 64 body colors. The phones will be made available as of June 1. This is like phone heaven! According to their [press release](http://www.nttdocomo.com/pr/2008/001402.html), the 11 new handsets in 706i series feature slim stlyish designs and compatibility with "One-Segment" mobile TV. The 706i meets diverse needs with a wide-ranging lineup, including the Extra-Slim One-Seg Phone (slimmest One-Seg phone available), the Waterproof One-Seg Phone, the Wellness phone that monitors diet and health, and the enhanced Easy-to-Use phone with improved user interface. Some models are also compatible with advanced services such as HSDPA and 3G/GSM international roaming. On the other hand, the eight 906i series phones are equipped for all-round functions, including 3G/GSM international roaming, upgraded GPS location information, HSDPA, "One-Segment" mobile TV, 2 in 1 which combines capabilities of two phones in one, DCMX® mobile credit card and iDâ„¢ mobile credit payments, VGA LCD screen and voice-to-text translation for Chinese, English and Japanese. Do not be shy, click on the images and feast your eyes... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Slim-style Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sleek and stylish phone designs with compatibility for advanced services like One-Segment mobile TV. - **Wellness Monitoring:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create phones that can monitor diet and health, providing users with personalized wellness features. - **Voice-to-text Translation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate voice-to-text translation capabilities for multiple languages into smartphones, enhancing communication and accessibility. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advancements and enhancements in mobile phone technology, such as sleek designs and improved user interfaces. - **Healthcare and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge technology and healthcare by developing smartphones that can monitor and improve users' diet and overall health. - **Translation Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative translation capabilities for smartphones, allowing users to easily communicate in different languages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Colorful Flip Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2660-flip.md) - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Millennium-Inspired Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-phones.md) - [Frill-Free Cellphone Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-cellphones.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noka-7610-5g.md) - [Colorful Slab Performance Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-9.md) - [Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-n90.md) - [Swappable Keypad Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidephone-sp01.md) - [Precision Photography Brand Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-leitz-phone-2.md)