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Sprint parting with the HTC EVO 4G and the Kyocera Echo, EOL list reveals

Sprint parting with the HTC EVO 4G and the Kyocera Echo, EOL list reveals

The HTC EVO 4G and the Kyocera Echo are both going to be discontinued in the near future, as it becomes clear from Sprint's leaked EOL list. And while the EVO 4G has been around for almost a...

posted: 22 Sep 2011, 08:30

Kyocera trying to increase Echo sales by offering free games

Kyocera trying to increase Echo sales by offering free games

In an attempt to boost sales of their dual-screen wielding, Android-touting Echo smartphone, Kyocera is offering 10,000 free downloads of 12 premium game titles on a first come first serve basis…

posted: 15 Aug 2011, 17:55

Kyocera Echo users try again for brick-free Gingerbread update

Kyocera Echo users try again for brick-free Gingerbread update

At the beginning of this month, Gingerbread was pushed out to the Kyocera Echo which resulted in some units getting bricked; unless you're Krazy Kat looking to conk Ignatz on the head, a brick is not something that is normally...

posted: 10 Aug 2011, 23:05

Gingerbread update starts rolling out to the Kyocera Echo starting today

Gingerbread update starts rolling out to the Kyocera Echo starting today

Right on time as previously rumored, the Android 2.3 Gingerbread software update for the intricate, yet so different looking Kyocera Echo is being rolled out starting today by Sprint. Recently, the software update...

posted: 01 Aug 2011, 11:09

Gingerbread update for Kyocera Echo due August 1st

Gingerbread update for Kyocera Echo due August 1st

The dual-screen Kyocera Echo will be getting the Gingerbread update on August 1st according to a leak from the Sprint Playbook that was seen by the guys at SprintFeed; besides updating the OS to Android 2.3, the update also adds Swype...

posted: 27 Jul 2011, 21:56

Kyocera Echo takes a licking, keeps on ticking

Kyocera Echo takes a licking, keeps on ticking

The dual-screen Kyocera Echo was built to be a survivor; take a look at the video which shows a number of different ways that you could put the hurt on the Sprint-offered handset, and in each case the Kyocera Echo lsurvives to live another day...

posted: 05 Jul 2011, 22:59

Kyocera Echo on the Fringe of stardom

Kyocera Echo on the Fringe of stardom

The dual-screen handset received its 15 minutes of fame by recently appearing in an episode of Fox's Fringe; hopefully it doesn't mean anything that in 2026, the device is still running Android 2.2...

posted: 07 May 2011, 15:37

Dual-Screen Kyocera Echo on sale today at Sprint

Dual-Screen Kyocera Echo on sale today at Sprint

The handset that received a lukewarm greeting from the Sprint faithful when introduced, the Kyocera Echo, takes its unique dual-screen form factor to Sprint where it launches today; the device will cost you $199 after a $100 rebate and a signed...

posted: 17 Apr 2011, 11:40

Premier Sprint subscribers can now get the Kyocera Echo before anybody else

Premier Sprint subscribers can now get the Kyocera Echo before anybody else

Even though the Kyocera Echo is coming out on Sunday, Sprint's premier subscribers who are keen on the funky dual-screen smartphone can already purchase it through the carrier's online store before anybody...

posted: 15 Apr 2011, 10:09

Sprint's landing page places attention on the HTC EVO 3D, View 4G, and more

Sprint's landing page places attention on the HTC EVO 3D, View 4G, and more

The cat has been long out of the bag for some time, especially when the majority of Sprint’s upcoming devices were unveiled during CTIA 2011, but now they’re all being corralled together on Sprint’s special...

posted: 11 Apr 2011, 21:10

Sprint advises those interested in the Kyocera Echo to pre-order early

Sprint advises those interested in the Kyocera Echo to pre-order early

Sprint has put up a web site to allow those interested in the dual-screen Kyocera Echo to pre-order the phone; reserve a copy now and you'll be guaranteed the handset on its April 17th launch date...

posted: 26 Mar 2011, 22:27

Kyocera Echo benchmarked

Kyocera Echo benchmarked

Kyocera Echo is powered by a 1GHz QSD8650 Snapdragon chipset, the same one that is in the HTC EVO 4G, which is getting a bit tired, compared to the dual-core silicon of late. It is precisely this arrangement we wanted to test, since it seemed perfectly adequate to light...

posted: 24 Mar 2011, 06:29

Android developer program launched by Kyocera for the dual-screen Echo

Android developer program launched by Kyocera for the dual-screen Echo

Kyocera claims that it has already signed up some big names for its Android developer program aimed at its dual-screen Kyocera Echo handset; the program includes a full SDK and the additional tools needed to design...

posted: 22 Mar 2011, 22:36

Kyocera Echo (Echo...Echo...Echo) to launch April 17th on Sprint for $199

Kyocera Echo (Echo...Echo...Echo) to launch April 17th on Sprint for $199

The dual-screened handset that didn't exactly wow the crowd when introduced by Sprint, will now be available at the carrier on April 17th at a price of $199 with a signed 2-year contract and a Sprint smartphone...

posted: 14 Mar 2011, 20:53

Sprint's Kyocera Echo M9300 receives its FCC certification

Sprint's Kyocera Echo M9300 receives its FCC certification

Just as expected, the handset is coming along equipped with a CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A radio and has been given the model number of M9300. As much as some were hoping to see WiMAX support, it’s not surprisingly left out...

posted: 10 Mar 2011, 14:08

Sprint posts strong quarterly results

Sprint posts strong quarterly results

Sprint, the nations's third largest carrier, posted one of its best quarterly results in the past five years and for the first time since the second quarter of 2007, actually added to its postpaid subscriber base…

posted: 10 Feb 2011, 09:41

Sprint's Kyocera Echo announcement now on YouTube

Sprint's Kyocera Echo announcement now on YouTube

Sprint was the last carrier without a major announcement this year and Monday's “industry first” event was one of the most anticipated with speculation for it ranging from an upcoming launch of a 3D handset to a Sprint iPhone. It turned out...

posted: 09 Feb 2011, 09:32

Kyocera Echo shows up in an ad, gets an official page over at Sprint

Kyocera Echo shows up in an ad, gets an official page over at Sprint

Mere hours after the official announcement of the dual-screen Kyocera Echo for Sprint, the carrier released official press materials about the exciting possibilities for the Echo. But before jumping into all the details…

posted: 08 Feb 2011, 07:19

Kyocera Echo Hands-on

Kyocera Echo Hands-on

Even prior to Sprint’s special event in New York City starting, it was quite evident from the words written across the walls and tables that the theme of the event had to do something related to being a “pair”...

posted: 08 Feb 2011, 00:24

Sprint announces the Kyocera Echo: one screen doesn't cut it anymore

Sprint announces the Kyocera Echo: one screen doesn't cut it anymore

At today's NYC event, Sprint kept its promise and unveiled an "industry first" device, namely, the Kyocera Echo - a dual-screen handset with two 3.5" touch displays...

posted: 07 Feb 2011, 18:22

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