Sharp's first phones for the year: an incredibly compact Aquos mini, and a stylish flip K

Sharp's first phones for the year: an incredibly compact Aquos mini, and a stylish flip K:

Japan is always at the forefront of mobile tech, as can be attested by numerous handsets that, unfortunately, blossom and shine only there, with global release nowhere to be seen. Sharp's first phones of the year are just a hint at what will be in store later on, as they both have pretty intriguing form factors, coupled with powerful internals.

First in line is the Aquos mini SHV31, which features, you guessed it, the company's EDGEST design paradigm, meaning that the top bezel is incredibly narrow, bestowing a superior screen-to-body ratio to an already rather compact handset. ...