Kyocera has revealed the Hydro Air, a new waterproof smartphone headed to AT&T’s prepaid GoPhone service, on its web site. The Hydro Air features a 5-inch quarter HD (960 x 540) display that supports wet-finger use. Kyocera says the phone is rated IP57 against liquid ingress, meaning it can sit in 3 feet of water […]
AT&T today said it will soon offer the DuraForce XD, a rugged Android phablet from Kyocera. The DuraForce XD picks up where last year’s DuraForce left off with a bigger 5.7-inch HD screen with wet-finger tracking and glove support. Despite the increase in size, the XD maintains the DuraForce’s mil-spec 810G and IP68 ratings for […]
Kyocera today announced the Hydro Wave, its newest Android handset for T-Mobile and MetroPCS. The Hydro Wave has an IP57 rating for protection against water/dust ingress and meets mil-spec 810G for resistance to abuse. The Wave includes wet screen tracking so the phone can be used when wet. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop but includes […]
Microsoft said that it has expanded the scale of a patent cross-licensing agreement with Kyocera. Microsoft and Kyocera are now able to use a broader range of one another’s technologies in a variety of products. The licensing agreement also resolves a patent infringement lawsuit filed earlier this year. Microsoft did not disclose the terms of […]
Kyocera today announced the Rally, a bar-style feature phone for T-Mobile’s prepaid business. The Rally is a traditional cell phone that includes a 1.8-inch screen and a physical key pad for dialing numbers. The phone runs the Brew MP operating system and has some basic apps, including a calendar, to-do list, and stopwatch. The phone […]
Kyocera today launched a nationwide ‘Take Back’ phone recycling program that will provide calling services to deployed military personnel. Kyocera partnered with SecondWave Recycling to handle the logistics. SecondWave breaks phones down and responsibly recycles their raw materials. For every four phones recycled, Kyocera will donate $1 to the Cell Phones for Soldiers program, which […]
Microsoft has filed a lawsuit against Kyocera in which it alleges the Japanese smartphone maker is violating seven of its patents. In particular, Microsoft is targeting the Duraforce, Hydro, and Brigadier series devices. Microsoft claims these phones use Microsoft-patented technology pertaining to location services and text messaging. These devices all run Google’s Android platform. Microsoft has […]
Verizon Wireless recently added the Kyocera DuraXV to its lineup of rugged handsets. The DuraXV, a successor to Kyocera’s DuraXT, is a flip phone that meets mil-spec standards for protection against temperature extremes, dust, and shock. It is also waterproof in depths up to six feet for 30 minutes. The DuraXV features Kyocera’s Smart Sonic […]
AT&T has announced the pending availability of the Kyocera DuraForce, a ruggedized Android smartphone. Like many of Kyocera’s rugged devices, the DuraForce is mil-spec 810G and IP-68 certified. This means it is protected from drops, shock, temperature, dust, and vibration, and it can sit in up to six feet of water for up to 30 […]
Sprint said a software update will add Wi-Fi Calling to the Kyocera Hydro Vibe. The update is rolling out now and should reach all Vibes in the coming weeks. Wi-Fi Calling lets customers make calls and send messages over Wi-Fi networks for free
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