Kyocera announced three new phones for the U.S. market, with two of them targeting heavy texters. From left to right, they are: SCP-6760 Incognito – it’s actually a Sanyo-branded sideways clamshell that combines a touchscreen (2.6-inch QVGA) with full QWERTY keyboard. In addition, there’s the so called “glow-thru” keypad and OLED secondary display, as well…
Bundle of New Phones Coming to Japan from KDDI
Thirteen impressive new phones are coming down the pipe for Japanese service provider KDDI. Here’s the breakdown: Casio Exilim Keitei CA003: 12 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom, autofocus, image stablizer, and 20 images/second rapid shot Sharp Aquos Shot SH003: 12 megapixel camera, FM transmitter, transfer and view Blu-Ray movies Sharp Aquos Shot SH006: 12…
Kyocera Android phone coming next year, LTE phones in 2011
Kyocera unveiled bits of its strategy to the world. Apparently, the Japanese company plans to introduce its first Android-powered smartphone at some point next year. In addition, they also said they will be unveiling a dual-mode CDMA/LTE device in 2011, which will rely on some of the existing platforms — again, Android is mentioned. If…
Kyocera Concept Changes Display Based on Activity
On top of showing a fancy foldable UMPC concept, Kyocera has some design photos of a phone called the NXT with a context-sensitive display. Controls change depending on whether you’re playing a video game or watching a movie. The real usefulness would rely on how seamlessly the phone transitioned between modes – after all, there…
Kyocera Communications Inc. established in San Diego to integrate the company’s wireless device business
At the CTIA, Kyocera Corporation announced the formation of Kyocera Communications Inc. (KCI), as a “next step in the global integration of Kyocera’s wireless device business.” The new company will be headquartered in San Diego, and will comprise the combined sales, marketing and service functions from Kyocera Wireless Corp. (KWC) and Kyocera Sanyo Telecom Inc.…
Kyocera unveils G2GO M2000 QWERTY phone and Laylo M1400 slider
Kyocera has unveiled two new CDMA phones at the CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas: the full QWERTY keyboard equipped G2GO M2000, aka Virgin Mobile Kyocera X-tc; and Laylo M1400 slider. The first of the two looks more interesting, thanks to the mentioned keyboard, which makes the device a texter’s dream phone. Other specs include 2.4-inch…
Virgin Mobile Kyocera X-tc Launched
The Kyocera X-tc on Virgin Mobile spotted last month is now available to order for $99 off contract, and butting heads with the recently-launched Alltel Banter/Sprint Rumor 2 for discount texting supremacy. Spec-wise, the sliders are in the same ballpark, so plans will really be the dealbreaker on those considering both devices. QVGA display with…
Virgin Mobile USA unveils Kyocera TNT! as an entry-level clamshell
Virgin Mobile USA really looks to be going on a US wireless industry blitz. With MVNO takeovers, new calling plans, and fresh new handsets being announced left and right, Virgin Mobile USA is on a mission to snatch-up more and more US wireless subscribers. The latest move to convince Americans to jump on Virgin Mobile’s…
Virgin Mobile Festival Special Edition Wild Card phone now available
Just in time for the Virgin Mobile Festival, the MVNO has announced a special edition of its Wild Card phone. The so called Virgin Mobile Festival Special Edition Wild Card is pretty much the same as the original Wild Card, except that it comes with 50 music downloads from eMusic and a one-year subscription to…
Kyocera jumps into GSM market; Announces 4 handsets
Kyocera announced its entry into the GSM handset market with four new GSM phones. The new devices will launch initially in Latin America, where a number of CDMA service providers recently switched to GSM networks. Four handsets are: E4600 – slider-shaped quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) device; features MP3 player, 2-megapixel camera with video record/playback, Bluetooth, expandable…