AU's smartphone "GRATINA (Gratina)" supports smartphone debut

Kyocera Corporation (President: Hideo Tanimoto, hereafter Kyocera) has released "GRATINA" as a new smartphone product for au.

This product is available in two colors, white and black, and is scheduled to be released by KDDI Corporation in early September.

■ Product information of "GRATINA"

https://www.kyocera.co.jp/prdct/telecom/consumer/lineup/kyv48/index.html?atpress

"GRATINA" white (left) and black (right)

The new product "GRATINA" is equipped with many functions that can be used easily, safely, and happily as a smartphone that supports those who want to take on new challenges with their smartphone debut.

　On a large, easy-to-read screen, it is equipped with a "easy character input" that allows you to switch between character types such as hiragana and kana at a glance, and a "display enlargement mode" that allows you to enlarge characters and icons at once. In addition, it is equipped with fun and convenient functions such as Google Lens (TM) that allows you to look up names by simply holding the lens over the object in front of you, and the power button that allows you to immediately use the au PAY app by pressing it twice. I'm here.

Main features of GRATINA

1. Approximately 5.8-inch full HD+ high-definition display that is easy to operate

・Since it is equipped with a high-definition large screen display, you can enjoy applications unique to smartphones.

In addition to being able to enjoy replaying, full high-definition videos such as Netflix and YouTube (TM) are also powerful and beautiful.

You can watch it as it is.

・The keyboard for character input is large, and the types of characters (hiragana, kana, numbers, alphabets, notation)

No.) is always displayed, so you can operate without hesitation. Also, "Table

If you use the "magnify mode", you can enlarge the icons and characters so that they do not look small.

You can also enlarge the page and see it.

・With the built-in Google lens, you can look up the name of the flower in front of you just by holding up the camera, and

Since the menu can be translated, there are more opportunities to use smartphones.

It spreads.

・Equipped with a "fingerprint sensor" on the back. Quickly while maintaining high security

You can unlock your device. Also, press the power button twice to open the "au PAY app"

will start up immediately and can be used.

The character type switching button is

"Easy character input" that is always displayed Image of using Google Lens

Image of using the fingerprint sensor au PAY on the back

2. Equipped with a main camera of about 16 million pixels

・ AI detects the scene of the subject and automatically selects the mode suitable for shooting.

In addition, with the camera shake correction function (Vidhance), you can take beautiful pictures without blurring.

・Single-lens camera that blurs the background and makes the subject stand out by simply touching the "Blur" icon

You can easily take pictures like a reflex camera.

3. Support functions that even first-time users can use with confidence

・You can learn the basic operation of a smartphone at your own pace while actually operating it.

Troubles such as "au Easy Guide" and not being able to connect to the Internet

At times, when you tap the "Diagnosis" button, the smartphone automatically diagnoses and solves the problem

　It is also equipped with a "smartphone health checkup" that will give you peace of mind.

・For data migration from the model you are currently using, see the data migration procedure site for easy-to-understand procedures.

It can be done smoothly because it guides you well.

・The "Easy to Use DVD" is also included, where you can check how to use "GRATINA" with a video.

"Smartphone health checkup" screen

4. Japan Made Security

・Because it is waterproof and dustproof*1, you don't have to worry about dust when working around water or outdoors.

You can use it without any mess, and if it gets dirty, you can wash it off with water or use foaming hand soap or alcohol.

It is also possible to take care of it by wiping it with a cloth*2. In addition, by any chance, pocket or

　Even if dropped from the bag, the shock-resistant design*3 and hard-to-break tempered glass

Since it uses "Dragontrail (R) STAR", you can use it with confidence.

・"GRATINA" is integrated from planning to design, development, testing, manufacturing, and after-sales service.

　It is a safe JAPAN MADE product that is carried out in Japan.

Main specifications of "GRATINA"

*1 [Waterproof and dustproof [About] Securely attach the card slot cover. Do not immerse in seawater, pools, or hot springs. Do not place it on sandy beaches, etc. *IPX5 means that a nozzle with an inner diameter of 6.3 mm is used to pour water at a rate of about 12.5 liters per minute from a distance of about 3 m for at least 3 minutes, and the performance as a phone is maintained even with jets of water from the nozzle from all directions. is to keep *IPX8 means that even if the product is gently submerged in a tank of still tap water at room temperature to a depth of 1.5m and left at the bottom for about 30 minutes, water will not enter the inside of the product. is to keep *IP6X means that the product is protected against dust (diameter of 75 μm or less) from entering inside. The performance of this product has been confirmed under a test environment, and it does not guarantee operation under all conditions during actual use. In addition, we do not guarantee no damage or failure.

*2 [Cleaning with foam] Use a foam-type hand soap/body soap made by a domestic manufacturer. Do not mix different types of foaming hand soap/foaming body soap. Do not use kitchen/commercial/additive-free/alkaline hand soaps, commercial/additive-free/alkaline body soaps, soaps, detergents, bath salts, shampoos, rinses, facial cleansers, makeup removers, toothpastes, etc. . [Cleaning with alcohol] Wipe the main unit with a small amount of isopropyl alcohol (99.7% or less) or ethanol (99.5% or less) on a soft cloth.

*3 [Shock resistance] In accordance with MIL-STD-810H Method 516.8: Shock-Procedure IV established by the US Department of Defense, the product is dropped from a height of 1.22m onto a steel plate in 26 directions. are being implemented. It is not guaranteed against all impacts.

*4 This is the average usable time in a stationary state in Japan. It will be shorter depending on the actual area and usage conditions.

*The performance of this product has been confirmed in a test environment, and it does not guarantee that it will work under all conditions of actual use.

Hmm. Also, it does not guarantee no damage or failure. *Google, Android and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC. *The Bluetooth(R) word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Kyocera Corporation is licensed to use these trademarks. *USB Type-C (TM) is a trademark of USB Implementers Forum. * Wi-Fi (R) is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. *Netflix is ​​a registered trademark of Netflix, Inc. *microSDXC (TM) is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. *WiMAX is a trademark or registered trademark of WiMAX Forum. *The service name of "4G LTE" conforms to the statement by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that allows LTE to be called "4G". *LTE is a trademark of ETSI. *Other company names and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.