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Virgin Mobile offers new $20 plan starting today through Walmart; customers can choose unlimited calls or text

Virgin Mobile
Starting today, Virgin Mobile will offer a new $20 monthly payLo plan through Walmart. Customers who choose this plan will have to decide whether they primarily use their device for calling or texting.  If you choose calling, you can customize your plan with unlimited calls (and fifty monthly texts) or unlimited texts (and fifty monthly calls)

The plan is available only for those with the feature phone ($31.99), or the even more basic Kyocera Kona ($15.99). You can still connect to the internet if you need, but it will cost you an additional $1.50 per MB. This is quite expensive, so you would likely want to hold off on going online unless it is a real emergency. 

If you're looking for a simple, basic plan for either making/taking calls or for texting, the $20 payLo plan will get the job done. Add an additional $10 a month and you can get 1500 minutes of voice, 1500 texts and 30MB of data. Go to $40 a month and you're getting unlimited calls, unlimited texts and 50MB of data. MMS messages are 25 cents each.




source - Virgin Mobile | PhoneArena


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Kyocera Hydro Elite - Video Review

The Kyocera Hydro Elite is a mid-range smartphone for Verizon designed for people that want this added layer of protection with water and splash protection. The device features a 4.3 inch touch display with a 720 by 1280 pixel resolution, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary 1.3 megapixel camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor with 1.5GB of RAM.

The Hydro Elite runs  which has a near stock experience and is priced at $50 with a two year contract with the carrier.

You can read a full Kyocera Hydro Elite review on PhoneArena.
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Kyocera Hydro Elite


The Kyocera Hydro Elite is a smartphone which runs . The device features a 4.3 inch touch display, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary 1.3 megapixel camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor with 1.5GB of RAM.

The full Kyocera Hydro Elite specifications follow:

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Kyocera Hydro EDGE


The Kyocera Hydro EDGE is a smartphone which runs . The device features a 4.8 inch touch display, 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 5 megapixel camera and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM.

The full Kyocera Hydro EDGE specifications follow:

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Kyocera Torque - Hands On Video


The Kyocera Torque for Sprint which was recently confirmed to arrive on March 8th was on display at the ongoing Mobile World Congress. The device features a 4 inch touch display, 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary HD camera for video calls 4G LTE connectivity, and is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM.

This  handset comes with a 2500 mAh battery which promises over 18 hours of battery life.  That’s makes the Kyocera Torque a perfect travel buddy on that next camping trip.

The Kyocera Torque is all about toughness and protection from the elements - it is built to survive dust, shock, humidity with MilSPec 810G, military-grade certification. You can submerge the device in as deep as 3.3 feet (1 meter) for up to 30 minutes with no devastating consequences for the device.


The device will be available starting March 8th in the U.S. through Sprint and will cost $99 with a two year contract. If this the right device for you? Tell us why in the comments section below.


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Kyocera Torque


The Kyocera Torque is a rugged smartphone which runs Google's . The device features a 4 inch touch display, 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 5 megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video capture, a secondary HD camera for video calls and is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM.

The full Kyocera Torque specifications follow:

Announced -
Release
-
A.K.A.
-
Carriers
Carriers
Sprint
Buy
-
-
Size
Dimensions
113 x 60.5 x 14.3 mm (4.45 x 2.38 x 0.56 in)
Weight
157 g (5.54 oz)
Display
Type
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen. 16M colors
Size
4.0 inches
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels
Features
Corning Gorilla Glass 2;
multi-touch input;
16M colors;
233 ppi pixel density
Connectivity
2G
CDMA 800 / 1900 MHz
3G
CDMA2000 MHz;
1xEV-DO
speed
EV-DO Rev. A - 3.1 Mbps
4G
LTE 1900 MHz
speed
Category 3;
download - 100 Mbps;
upload - 50 Mbps
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n;
Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0;
A2DP, EDR, LE
USB 2.0 microUSB
Others
NFC
Camera
Rear
5 MP
Features
autofocus;
LED flash;
geo-tagging;
touch to focus;
face and smile detection
Video
720p @ 30fps
Front
1.3 MP
Features
video calling
Video
-
Memory
Internal
4 GB
External
up to 32GB microSD
RAM
1 GB
Hardware
CPU
1.2 GHz dual-core Krait
GPU
Adreno 225
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon
Audio
3.5 mm universal audio connector
Radio
No
Video
-
Navigation
GPS, A-GPS
Sensors
accelerometer;
proximity sensor;
digital compass
Others
-
Design
candybar form factor;
MIL-STD-810G certified - salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant;
IPX5, IPX7 certified;
IP67 certified - dust tight and water proof (up to 1m for 30 mins)
Colors
Black
Battery
Li-Ion 2500 mAh
Stand-by
-
Talk time
-
-
Software
OS
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Manufacturer
-
Others
Android apps on Google Play
-
Links
Official Site
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Kyocera Coast

Kyocera CoastKyocera Coast rear

The Kyocera Coast is a clamshell style CDMA feature phone which offers a 2.4 inch display, a secondary 1.8 inch display, Bluetooth connectivity, 256MB of storage and a 2MP camera. The Kyocera Coast is available through Virgin Mobile in the US as the Kyocera Kona

The full Kyocera Coast specifications follow:

Announced -
Release April 8, 2013
A.K.A. ;
Kyocera S2150
BUY
U.S. - -
carriers
Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile, Cricket, Sprint
-
Size Dimensions 100.0 x 52.0 x 17.4 mm (3.94 x 2.05 x 0.69 in)
Weight 104 g (3.67 oz)
Display Primary type TFT
size 2.4 inches
resolution 240 x 320 pixels
features 167 ppi pixel density
Secondary size 1.8 inches
resolution 128 x 128 pixels
Connectivity 2G CDMA 800 / 1900 MHz
speed -
WLAN No
Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP
USB Yes
Others -
Camera Rear 2 MP (1600x1200)
Features digital zoom;
self timer
Video Yes
Front
No
Memory Internal -
ROM 256 MB
External No
RAM 128 MB
Hardware CPU 480 MHz processor
Chipset QSC6155
Audio 3.5mm universal audio connector
Radio No
Video -
Navigation No
Others -
Design candybar form factor;

landscape slide-out QWERTY keyboard
SIM Type mini SIM
Colors Black, Silver/Black
Battery Lithium Ion 970 mAh
Stand-by up to 490 hours (20 days)
Talk time up to 6 hours
Playback
music -
video -
-
Links
Official Site
Kyocera CoastKyocera Kona


Kyocera Kona
Kyocera Kona for Virgin Mobile

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MetroPCS offers $25 unlimited talk and text for a limited time

If you are unhappy with the high premium prices of your phone bill, you may be interested in what MetroPCS has to offer. The carrier is offering unlimited local, long distance calling, unlimited text for just $25 a month with taxes and regulatory fees included.

The deal will be available until June 30 and you will have to head over to a retail store to get your low price. Unfortunately this offer is only available to new customers, and for your handset you will be restricted to choosing between the , and the . If you want to use data and MMS you will have to pay separately.

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While this price wouldn’t likely draw high end smartphone users, There are surely going to be many who are looking for a reasonable monthly bill for unlimited calls and texts, this may be the deal you have been looking for.

source - MetroPCS
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Kyocera Presto

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The Kyocera Presto is a smartphone which runs the Brew Mobile Platform OS. The device features a 1.8 inch display, alpha-numeric keypad and Bluetooth

The full Kyocera Presto specifications follow

A.K.A.
Kyocera S1350
Carriers
U.S.
MetroPCS
Buy



OS
Brew Mobile Platform (Brew MP)
Size
Dimensions
114 x 46 x 13 mm
Weight
76 g
Display
Type
TFT
Size
1.8 inches
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels
Features
114 ppi pixel density
256K colors
Connectivity
2G
CDMA 800 / 1900 / 1700 MHz
3G
CDMA 2000 MHz
1x
153 Kbps
WLAN
No
Bluetooth
2.1
A2DP
EDR
USB
2.0 microUSB
Camera
Rear
VGA
Front
No
Video
No
Features
-
Memory
Internal
67 MB
External
No
RAM
-
Hardware
CPU
-
Audio
-
Radio
No
Video
-
Navigation
No
Others
-
Design
candybar form factor
Numeric keypad
D-Pad
Colors
Black
Software
Manufacturer
-
Others
-
Battery
Li-Ion 920 mAh
Stand-by
200 h
Talk time
3 h

Links
Official Site


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Kyocera Echo - Gingerbread update fixed

Kyocera Echo - Gingerbread update fixedSprint rolled out the Gingerbread update for the Kyocera Echo on August 1st, but faced problems when the update bricked some phones. Sprint has now released a statement claiming that they had addressed the issue along with Kyocera.

Along with updated your handset to Android 2.3, the update brings support for pinch-to-zoom, enhanced gaming and improved power management. The power management is offered through the Eco Mode app which allows you to set a point where you would like to conserve power on your device. The settings affect the Screen timeout, display brightness, wallpaper, auto-sync, haptic feedback and screen rotation.

If you are a user of the Kyocera Echo, let us know if this update has worked for you and if you had issues with the previous update leaving your phone bricked.


source - Sprint
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Kyocera Echo receives Android 2.3 Gingerbread software update

Kyocera Echo receives Android 2.3 Gingerbread software updateThe Kyocera Echo is now receiving the Android 2.3 Gingerbread software update starting today from Sprint. The update brings features like pinch-to-zoom support, Swype 3.0, Eco mode and an improved downloads app. Features like NFC support and Wi-Fi calling have not still found their way to the device.

The update is available over-the-air and you should be receiving a notification on your device that it is available. You can also try a manual update under the Android settings menu.



[UPDATE] There have been reports that devices have gotten bricked after the update. Leave us a comments and let us know if you own this device and you are facing any issues after the update.


source - Sprint
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Kyocera Echo

Kyocera Echo - Specs

The Echo is a dual screen smartphone designed and manufactured by Kyocera and runs Google's Android mobile operating system. The device is available in the U.S. exclusively through Sprint. The Echo has two 3.5 inch displays which gives around 4.7 inches (800 x 960) of screen size when combined. It has a 5Mp camera, WiFi, GPS and is powered by a 1GHz processor. This is a 3G only device and is not WiMax compatible.

The full specifications of the Kyocera Echo follows: 

OS Android 2.2
Size Dimensions 115 x 56.5 x 17.2 mm
Weight 193 g
Display Type Dual TFT capacitive touchscreens
Size 3.5 inches
4.7 inches (tablet mode)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels
800 x 960 (tablet mode)
Features 256 colors
Memory Internal 1024 MB ROM
External 8GB microSD, upto 32GB
Connectivity 3G Rev. A - 3.1 Mbps
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth 2.1
A2DP
EDR
Infrared No
USB 2.0 microUSB
HDMI
Camera Rear 5 MP
Front Yes
Video 720p HD
Features autofocus
LED flash
geo-tagging
Hardware CPU 1GHz Scorpion
GPU
Chipset Qualcomm QSD 8650 Snapdragon
RAM 512 MB
Radio No
Audio
Video
GPS Yes with A-GPS
Sensors Digital Compass
Accelerometer
Proximity Sensor
Battery Li-Ion 1370 mAh
Stand-by
Talk time
Playback
Additional

Features
hardware
software Simul-Task Mode - Run two Echo core apps and run one on each display
Optimized Mode - Apps like email allow having keyboard on one display and app on other.
Colors  Black
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