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Sanyo’s first ever Android phone, the Zio, will be coming to Cricket on August 21st. This is also the carrier’s first Android handset and they’ve taken the liberty of allowing you to pre-order the Zio starting today. We got some hands-on time with the Zio at CTIA earlier this year, and for what it is,…
Cricket it set to launch the Kyocera ZIO as the pre-paid carrier’s (and manufacturer’s) first Android handset. While it’s no powerhouse, it still a great option for Cricket customers looking for a cheaper Android phone without a contract. If you don’t remember the Kyocera ZIO, we don’t blame you. Not only is it on the…
While all things Android won’t be until tomorrow, but that sure didn’t stop Google from showcasing probably the world’s largest collection of Android devices to date. Yes, a large glass case was on the second floor of Moscone West is chalked full of Android phones, a smartbook or two, and Dell’s Streak. Also, there were…
Boost Mobile launched a new QWERTY phone – Sanyo Juno by Kyocera. It’s a low-to-mid end feature phone, which is ideal for young users who need to check their email, chat and cyber-schmooze while on the go. Specs wise, the QWERTY keyboard-equipped Juno sports a 1.3-megapixel camera, 2.2-inch QVGA screen, Bluetooth, GPS, speakerphone, threaded messaging,…
A bundle of Cricket phones slated for a 2010 launch has leaked in a slide deck, which prominently features the BlackBerry Curve 8530 and the recently-announced Kyocera ZIO. Here’s the full run-down of what to expect, when, and for how much: Kyocera Domino (S1310) – $99.99 MSRP, June Cricket CAPTR II (A210) – $129.99 MSRP,…
We had a chance to play with the Kyocera Zio and I wasn’t expecting much from it, but I walked away pretty impressed. The handset feels pretty good in the hand: it’s light, sleek and has just enough screen real estate to make the whole thing work. It’s not the most feature-packed Android phone (it…
In October 2009, Kyocera said their Android phones are coming, and at the CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas – they unveiled their first smart baby in years – Zio M6000. As it’s usually the case with Kyocera phones, they are not shooting for the stars — rather, they are made for the mass market. But…
Public Mobile is opening up ten stores in Toronto and 15 in Montreal today, marking the entry of yet another wireless service provider in Canada. Public Mobile’s main selling point is a $40 plan (prepaid, no contract) that offers unlimited talk and texting within the city and “free unlimited Canadian long distance for life” if you…
Prepaid cell phone service provider Page Plus Cellular added the Kyocera Mako S4000 to its offering. The device is available as of today, March 8th, for $99.95, sans any contracts signed. The S4000 isn’t too exciting device and won’t impress many with its feature set — it’s a clamshell shaped phone with VGA camera, Bluetooth,…
Two entry-level Kyocera handsets are landing in the MetroPCS portfolio – Laylo and Domino. The first of the two is an “eye-catching red slider” with a “reflective twist” (sliding it open reveals a hidden vanity mirror). On the other hand, Domino is a candybar-shaped phone that also comes in red. Specs wise, the Laylo boasts…