Chris Heathcote gives us a glimpse into the current state of Japanese mobile phones:anti-mega: keitai.

"Whenever you think mobile phones are getting a bit boring, or you want to see the possibilities, or what's going to happen in the next few years, there's only one place to look: Japan. About a year ago, it seemed we were catching up in Europe - colour screens, cameras, proper Internet access, open OS - but never take your eye off the competition, as they're busting out with new features, bad, mad and crazy."