Sprint to Roll Out Kyocera Echo Gingerbread Update August 1st
According to a slide from the latest internal playbook, Sprint will be rolling out Android Gingerbread for the Kyocera Echo dual screen Android smartphone beginning on Monday. The upfdate will include improvements to power management, security patches, EAS improvements, Swype 3.0, improved text input, new download manager and other fixes.
Sprint Announces Kyocera DuraMax and DuraCore Direct Connect Phones
Sprint has officially announced its first two second generation Sprint Direct Connect phones in the Kyocera DuraMax and Dura Core clamshells. The phones feature a mil-spec 810G bodyshell and are encased in a rubber “Dura-Grip” guard for increased durability. Additionally, the phones will support Land Mobile Radio (LMR) interoperability for long-range off-network usage, simultaneous data […]
CTIA 2011: Kyocera Opens Echo Development Program
Making good on its previous statement, Kyocera has opened up its development program for the forthcoming Kyocera Echo dual-screen Android smartphone. The Echo Development program features a dedicated portal where interested developers can download all of the tools necessary to develop applications that take advantage of the smartphone’s dual displays and simultaneous multi-tasking as well […]
Sprint Announces Kyocera Echo for April 17th at $199.99
Sprint has announced pricing and launch details for the latest flagship Android smartphone from the carrier in the Echo, developed in conjunction with Kyocera. The KyoceraDS Echo will be released on April 17th across all Sprint sales channels. The Echo will feature two 3.5 inch widescreen displays at 853×480 resolution each with a patent pending […]
Sprint and Kyocera Announce Echo Dual Screen Smartphone for Spring
During its media event in New York this evening, Sprint and Kyocera have lifted the veil on the forthcoming Kyocera Echo dual screen Android smartphone slated for launch later this Spring for $199.99 after new 2 year agreement and $100 rebate, plus the newly expanded $10 Premium Data charge which PhoneNews.com has covered extensively. The […]
Report: Sprint to Debut Dual Screen Kyocera Echo Android Smartphone Tonight
According to reports from Bloomberg BusinessWeek and the Wall Street Journal, Sprint is set to debut a new dual screen Android smartphone developed and manufactured by Kyocera in the Echo. The Echo is claimed to have dual 3.5 inch displays held together by a pivoting hinge that would allow for vertical or horizontal orientation of […]
Cricket Kyocera Zio to Receive Android Eclair Update in February
According to an email received by an interested customer, the Cricket version of the midrange Kyocera Zio smartphone will receive its long delayed and anticipated update to Android 2.1 (Eclair) next month. “Thank you for contacting Kyocera Communications Inc. This email message is in response to your inquiry when the firmware update will be made […]
Sprint Announces Sanyo Taho
Sprint has announced the launch of the Kyocera Sanyo Taho Mil-Spec clamshell.  The phone is available now online for $149.99 before an additional $50 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $99.99 . The phone features an M810G certified bodyshell, QVGA display, autonomous GPS, Java Multitasking support, Dura-Grip® coating, 2.0 megapixel camera and video recorder with […]
Virgin Mobile Announces New $30 PayLo Plan
Virgin Mobile has announced that it has rolled out a new PayLo prepaid service plan with a new phone in the Kyocera S2300. The service plan runs $30 for a full month of access which includes 1500 minutes, 500 messages and 10MB of data access. The Kyocera S2300 features a 2.2-inch color display, full QWERTY […]