NTT DoCoMo is now offering subscribers the world's first fingerprint-enabled waterproof cell phone -- the Fujitsu F-01A - which uses the AuthenTec fingerprint sensor and the TrueNav user navigation capability.
The F-01A is based on a Symbian operating system and features a 3.5-inch widescreen VGA touchscreen display, 5.2 megapixel camera with Autofocus, built-in GPS using Mobile Google Maps with Street View, e-Wallet mobile payment capability, and a 1Seg mobile TV tuner.
The handset is an answer to the leading cause of cell phone returns not covered under warranty -- damage from exposure to excess moisture or immersion in water such as in pools and hot tubs.
Fujitsu's F-01A waterproof cell phone meets IPX5 and IPX7 specifications, making it capable of submersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes.