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Sprint today announced a new addition to its family of rugged phones called the Sonim XP Strike. The XP Strike is the first Sonim handset to be sold by Sprint, and it happens to be a tough a SOB. The new ruggedized phone delivers some incredible durability such as an impressive military-spec rate of 810G,…
If you or someone from your company need a real tough push-to-talk phone and you also happen to live or work in Canada, check out Bell’s latest device – Sonim XP5520 BOLT. As you may’ve heard before, this is one of the toughest phones in the world. In fact, the XP5520 BOLT is built on…
Sonim Technologies, the company that we know for their super-rugged phones, is using the CTIA to announce new devices and solutions for the Americas. The holders of the Guinness World Record for the World’s Toughest Phone unveiled the following: Sonim XP1301 CORE NFC with Proof of Attendance & Activity that supports such applications as Guard…
Sonim, a phone maker you might not be too familiar with, is an expert in making devices that are damn near apocalypse proof. They can withstand pretty much anything you throw at them, which is why they’re popular with soldiers, security personeel, and construction workers. Those folks need devices that take a beating and last…
Sonim scored the official “world’s toughest phone” recognition for its XP3300 Force from the folks of Guinness World Record. As part of the test, the device was dropped from 25 metres (which is higher than a twelve-story building) onto concrete, only to survive like nothing has happened. Independent judges from Guinness World Records witnessed the…
Sonim Technologies announced a new member to its family of tough and rough devices – Sonim XP3300 FORCE. What sets the new Sonim phone apart is the super long talk time which, at 20 to 24 hours, is said to be the longest in the world. Like some other Sonim phones, the XP3300 Force is…
Sonim confirmed the XP1300 Core, its latest offering in a series of rugged handsets. The XP1300 Core is IP-68 certified which means it can be submerged up to 2 meters and is impervious to dust. Not a slouch when it comes to specs, the XP1300 Core includes the following features: 2-inch gorilla glass display Omni-directional microphone…
Sonim, the company behind the world’s toughest phones in the world, is preparing to launch a new product that promises to once again redefine the category (it’s not their marketing pitch – it’s my personal opinion). We’re hearing that the upcoming device, Sonim XP1300 Core, will be announced in early October all in its “IP68…
Makers of the world’s most rugged phones, Sonim Technologies, announced a new phone — Sonim XP3 Sentinel — along with an accompanying safety solution for lone workers. The service and the phone are made for vertical markets in the energy, utilities, construction, security, forestry and logistics sectors, to keep remote workers safe while in isolated…
Sonim Technologies, the folks behind the ultra-rugged phones some of which we covered in the past, announced $9 million in Series 4 financing. Verdoso Industry and Waveland Capital Groups led the round, which also included existing investors. The company will use the new money to expand sales and marketing efforts globally while also accelerating the…