Sprint and Kyocera announced the March 8 availability of Kyocera Torque, the “live more, fear less” smartphone built to survive extreme elements and everyday life. Powered by Android 4.1, Ice Cream Sandwich, 4G LTE speeds and up to 18.9 hours of talk time, the Kyocera Torque smartphone will benefit from Truly Unlimited 4G LTE data, text and calling to any mobile device with no metering, no throttling, and no overages, all while on the Sprint network. The ultra-rugged Kyocera Torque 4G LTE Android smartphone with Sprint Direct Connect and Smart Sonic Receiver Audio Technology carries a friendly price tag of just $99.99 USD after a $50 mail-in-rebate via reward card and a two-year service agreement (pricing excludes taxes).

Only from Sprint, the Kyocera DuraXT is perfect for push-to-talk users who require a seriously rugged cell phone due to their extreme work environment. Kyocera rugged DuraXT phone offers industry-leading push-to-talk capabilities of Sprint Direct Connect and is wrapped in a rugged, clamshell form factor encased in a rubber, non-slip Dura-Grip material for sure hold and extra durability. Stay on task during tough times with military grade durability, including water resistance up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. The new Kyocera DuraXT rugged cell phone features an integrated 3.2-megapixel camera and camcorder to record critical events at the speed of Sprint 3G.

Two new Kyocera Android Smartphones announced - Kyocera Introduces Hydro & Rise Android Smartphones designed to meet the demands of real life. Leveraging technology from Kyocera’s ruggedized Dura Series and more than four years of experience building water-resistant mobile phones, Kyocera Hydro carries IPx5- and IPx7-level water resistance. Whether caught in a rainstorm or dropped in a sink, Hydro is certified as waterproof against sprayed water and immersion in water up to one meter deep for up to 30 minutes. It is Kyocera’s first mass-market water-resistant smartphone for the North American market. Both phones will be available nationally in the second half of 2012.

Boost Mobile launches Waterproof Android Smartphone - Boost Mobile makes a splash this summer by unveiling the Kyocera Hydro, the first IPX5- and IPX7-level waterproof Android Smartphone that doesn’t require a contract. Kyocera Hydro is waterproof with innovative technology built to withstand sprayed water like rain (IPX5) or even being submerged in three feet of fresh water for up to 30 minutes (IPX7). Boost Mobile and Kyocera recognize that mobile phone accidents happen, but unlike cracked screens or broken keypads that can be replaced, water damage is usually irreversible. In almost all cases, water damage results in nothing more than a good-looking paperweight.

The first dual-touchscreen smartphone, the Kyocera Echo, has been launched in all Sprint retail channels, including the on web and via telesales. The innovative Android device will be available for $199.99 (excluding taxes) with a new two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade. Featuring two high-resolution 3.5-inch WVGA touchscreen displays connected by a durable, patent-pending Super Copper Alloy “pivot hinge,” the Kyocera Echo smartphone allows users to use both displays independently, side-by-side or combined to form a tablet-like experience with 800 x 960 pixels in a 4.7-inch (diagonal) display. The Kyocera Echo device also folds up easily into a pocket-friendly single-screen configuration.

Cricket and Kyocera introduces the Kyocera Rio mobile phone. Demonstrating the wireless carrier's commitment to providing cost-conscious yet high-function mobile phones, the Kyocera Rio Smartphone will be available starting today for a suggested retail price of $129.99 in Cricket-branded retail stores, select dealers and via the Cricket website. Weighing in at just over 3 ounces, the compact Kyocera Rio Smartphone packs a stellar 2.8" QVGA full touchscreen display and the new My Home Screen with 3 customizable home screens, quick one-touch access icons for messaging, dialer, and scrollable menu and contacts.

Sprint and Kyocera announced the availability of the Kyocera Echo dual-touchscreen Smartphone, on April 17 in all Sprint retail channels. The innovative Kyocera Echo Android Smartphone will retail for $199.99 (excludes taxes) with a new 2 year service agreement or eligible upgrade. Consumers can reserve the Kyocera Echo Smartphone via the company's website and be among of the first to get their hands on new Android Dual touchscreen Smartphone. The Kyocera Echo Smartphone operates on the Google Android 2.2 operating system.

Kyocera and Virgin Mobile announces the Kyocera S2100 cell phone. Delivering performance with a purpose, the Kyocera S2100 mobile phone offers all the most popular features to take advantage of PayLo’s no-contract plans and is available via the Virgin Mobile site for $39.99. The new Kyocera cell phone will continue to roll out at Virgin Mobile retailers, including Best Buy, Target and RadioShack. Tailored to meet the needs of the voice-centric customer who wants basic data features and does not necessarily need ‘unlimited service,’ the Kyocera S2100 cell phone, coupled with payLo’s 1,500-minute plan is ideal for those who like to “talk the talk” to stay in touch with friends and family.

Kyocera and Sprint announces the first dual-touchscreen Smartphone, Kyocera Echo. The Kyocera Echo is Android Smartphone that features two 3.5-inch WVGA touchscreen displays connected by a patent-pending "pivot hinge" that enables the two displays to operate independently, side-by-side or combined to form an oversized 4.7-inch integrated LCD display. Until now, single screen Smartphones could only be used to complete one task at a time, even with limited multitasking capabilities available on some other Smartphones. The Kyocera Echo is a true multimedia Smartphone with innovative new features and a unique design.

Kyocera Communications, provider of Kyocera- and SANYO branded mobile phones, announced the launch of the Kyocera Laylo and Kyocera Domino mobile phones at MetroPCS Communications, the nation's leading provider of unlimited, flat-rate, no-signed-contract wireless communications service. Just in time for the holidays, Kyocera Laylo phone is an eye-catching red “slider phone” with a soft-touch finish and a reflective twist - sliding it open reveals a hidden vanity mirror. The Kyocera Domino handset is a bar-style mobile phone that also comes in red and sports features beyond the norm at its entry-level price point. Both are available in all MetroPCS markets and online via the companies website.