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Kyocera Katsura Android “Gaming Tablet” Photos Leaked [EXCLUSIVE]

By Chris Burns
on 1 Apr, 2011

Well this is odd, to say the least. We've been passed some relatively blurry photos of what our super secret source is telling us is called the Kyocera "Katsura." Our source preferred to remain anonymous but didn't mind being called "our man in Eastern Europe." He wouldn't say where he was living, or where the photos were taken, but we've got to assume it's within a few fathoms of Kyoto Japan, since that's where Kyocera is based, yet still in an area where Euros are used, as a 10p Euro coin is pictured in one of the photos.

Sprint Kyocera Echo Startup Sequence [EXCLUSIVE]

By Chris Burns
on 26 Mar, 2011

Whilst having another look at the Kyocera Echo at the Kyocera booth during CTIA 2011, we happened upon a unit that was switched off. Deciding to check to see if anything magical would happen if we switched the device on while filming, we hit the on button with our camera rolling. As it happens, it does indeed have a unique startup sequence, and now in this video you're going to get to see it! Apologies in advance for the undeniably horribly terribly screen full of fingermarks! Take it as a sign that a lot of people are pumped up about this phone.

Kyocera Echo available for preorder through Sprint

By James DeRuvo
on 26 Mar, 2011

With the new Kyocera Echo Dual Screen Android device coming April 17th to Sprint, the Now Network has set up a reservation and preorder site to purchase this odd, yet entertaining smartphone. The price at pre-order is $199.99 after a $100 instant rebate and requires a new line activation (or eligible upgrade) on a two year contract. Users can also get the Echo with an Everything plan with Data, or premium data add-on and a two year deal. And the site isn't just a reservation site either, as Sprint is getting playful with a "challenge to a dual," and a gunslinger shooting at you and getting you to play the Bottle Bustin' Bandits game. In the game, users can also enter to win an Echo through the Duel for a Dual Sweepstakes.

Sprint Kyocera Echo Hands-On

By Chris Burns
on 23 Mar, 2011

It's one of the oddest devices you're ever going to hold in your hands, and that's not just in the Android gene pool. This is the Kyocera Echo, the dual-screen Android smartphone announced by Sprint earlier this year with David Blaine the magician. Certainly a memorable event to say the least. This device is made to appeal to your need to have a device that absolutely noone else has, a device that would scare away the meek of heart, a device like you've never seen before! We've wrapped our fingers around its odd panels and buttons and the results are just as odd as the concept.

Sprint to add Android Push-To-Talk phones into lineup on CDMA Network

By Cory Gunther
on 16 Mar, 2011

Sprint has just released some exciting new information about their Vision and plans for the network. As you guys all know Sprint’s iDEN network is being shutdown sometime in 2013. That is the network that hosts all the Push-to-talk devices you see people still using. Today Sprints press release announced plans to unveil push-to-talk phones on the current CDMA network, a technology they will call Sprint Direct Connect. This will be what replaces the iDEN Network.

Kyocera Echo: Are You Serious?

By Chris Burns
on 8 Feb, 2011

Yesterday we were treated to a rather odd show in New York, one featuring a short magic show by David Blaine followed by a reveal of a human-sized phone that only turned out to be a mockup of a tinier phone. That in itself I found to be an outrage, as I was very excited about dual 4-foot screens. Then came the big reveal: Kyocera, a name not oft spoken aloud when it comes to notable Android phones. The phone Sprint and Kyocera shook hands for one full minute to release was called the Echo, Kyocera Echo, or Sprint Echo, however you want to title it. This phone is one that can be a single screen phone or fold out to a laptop or single giant screen mode. It's 3G, it's running Android 2.2 Froyo, it's got a single 1GHz Snapdragon processor, and it's less than a week away from MWC 2011. Why would Sprint and Kyocera release such a wild card?

Sprint Echo Dual-Screen Smartphone Revealed

By Chris Burns
on 7 Feb, 2011

We're live at Sprint's New York special event today and we've just been treated to one gigantic telephone up on stage. This phone is a Kyocera dual-screen smartphone by the name of Echo. This is an Android phone and I quote, "It's almost like a tiny tablet, but you can put it into almost any pocket." This phone will be available at Sprint for $189. Combined, these two screens create a 4.7-inch viewing space. Kyocera's CEO stands on stage, very proud of himself, telling everyone that he wishes he were taller.

Sprint Kyocera Echo dual-touchscreen Android phone tipped for imminent reveal

By Chris Davies
on 7 Feb, 2011

Sprint is expected to launch a dual-touchscreen smartphone made by Kyocera later today, pairing two 3.5-inch touchscreens and running Android. According to the WSJ, the Sprint Kyocera Echo has what's described as a "pivot hinge" - presumably a double-hinged arrangement - which allows one screen to fold back against the other out of the way. We're imagining something similar to Fujitsu's prototype, shown here. According to the source, "users can accomplish multiple tasks on the two screens, or drag items from one screen to the other." This isn't the first we've heard of a dual-display Sprint device; leaks back in mid-January suggested the same thing, though the exact nature of the functionality is still unclear. Android Community will be at the Sprint event in a few hours time, so we'll have all the details as they're announced.

Samsung Transform and Sanyo Zio available Today

By Dylan Bailey
on 11 Oct, 2010

Two of the three devices Sprint announced at CTIA last week are now available. The 2.1 running Samsung Transform, and the sleek Sanyo Zio by Kyocera are now available in store or at Sprint.com.

Sprint/Cricket Kyocera ZIO video demo

By Chris Davies
on 7 Oct, 2010

Kyocera's ZIO smartphone is a whole lot more interesting now we know it's coming to Sprint, but the company was showing off the Cricket version at CEATEC 2010 this week. SlashGear Japan grabbed a hands-on demo. More photos over at SlashGear Japan. [vms c6938f52cb96f7e08794]