Boost Mobile Updates Sanyo Incognito, Adds Full Screen YouTube
Boost Mobile has updated the Sanyo Incognito with a new firmware update. Most notably, the update adds full screen 3GPP video playback, enabling sites like m.youtube.com to play video in full screen on the phone’s large flip display. The company’s switch to resuming sales of CDMA phones has led to some of the most attractive […]
Holding Company Sues Apple, AT&T, Others Regarding Patents
A Frisco, Texas based holding company by the name of SmartPhone Technologies LLC has filed suit against Apple, AT&T, RIM, Samsung, Sanyo, LG, and Motorola alleging that all the companies named are infringing upon patents owned by the aforementioned company. Apple faces six counts of patent violations which include power conservation, telephony features, and email […]
Boost Launches Sanyo Incognito
Following up on the relaunch of CDMA service this month, Boost Mobile has launched its branded version of the recently released Kyocera manufactured and Sanyo branded Incognito messaging/multimedia device. The phone features an outer touchscreen display with a mirror finish and keypad with haptic feedback and the clamshell opens up to reveal a 2.6 inch […]
Boost Mobile to Launch Three New CDMA Models (Updated)
According to leaked Best Buy inventory screens, Boost Mobile will be reviving its CDMA side by launching the BlackBerry Curve 8330, Sanyo 3810 (which will be branded Mirro on Boost) and the recently launched Sanyo Incognito. The BlackBerry 8330 will be launching at $249.99 with its own rate plan that bundles unlimited voice/data/messaging for $79.99, […]
Sprint Launches Sanyo Incognito
Sprint has launched the Kyocera developed and Sanyo branded Incognito messaging/multimedia horizontal clamshell, which is similar in design to the LG enV series with an external touch display/keypad combination and vibration feedback that glows through the phone’s mirrored finish which also disappears when not in use. The clamshell opens up to reveal a 2.6 inch […]
Kyocera Laylo Entry Level Slider Revealed for MetroPCS
The first promotional images of the Kyocera Laylo entry-level slider phone destined for MetroPCS have surfaced since being announced at CTIA earlier this year. The Laylo will feature a 2.4 inch QVGA resolution display, Bluetooth 2.0, tri-band CDMA/AWS support, 1.3 megapixel camera and speakerphone. There is currently no pricing or availability informnation at this time, […]
Sprint Launches Sanyo 3810 and Samsung Moment
Sprint has launched the Sanyo 3810 and the long-awaited Samsung Moment. The Sanyo 3810 features an external display with a mirror finish when not in use, internal 2.4 inch QVGA display, large keypad, menu size control larger for easy navigation through menus and sub-menus, 1.3 megapixel camera with digital zoom and Bluetooth. The Moment features […]

CTIA: Sprint Announces Sanyo SCP-2700 QWERTY Phone
Sprint has announced the Sanyo SCP-2700. The phone, which we previously reported, will launch May 10. The device is clearly built in the image of the Palm Centro and Treo 800w family of devices. The phone is a 1xRTT-only phone, aimed at an audience that wants basic text and picture messaging functionality. It will mirror […]

Virgin Mobile Launches Jax and X-TC Handsets from Kyocera
Virgin Mobile has posted two new Kyocera handsets in its lineup for future release. The X-TC features a 2.4 inch QVGA widescreen display, sliding QWERTY keyboard, EVDO data. Bluetooth with stereo audio support, microSDHC expansion slot, media player, 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, and speakerphone. The JAX is a rebranded Kyocera Melo S1300 bar […]

First Images of Sanyo SCP-2700 Surface
The first images of a new QWERTY messaging device from Sanyo have surfaced. Not much is known about the new device at the moment other than it being a 1x model (no EVDO), the inclusion of a 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, and speakerphone.