Kyocera Surfs into T-Mobile and MetroPCS with New Waterproof, Drop-Proof Hydro WAVE Android Smartphone
July 22 2015 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Affordable Hydro WAVE Offers Large 5-Inch
Display in a Waterproof, Drop-Proof, Impact-Resistant Design
Kyocera Communications Inc. today unveiled its newest waterproof
4G LTE Android smartphone – the Kyocera Hydro WAVE. The latest
in Kyocera’s portfolio of durable, waterproof devices, the Hydro
WAVE sports a large 5-inch display and a drop-proof,
impact-resistant design. Suggested retail price is $149.99
before rebates or promotions. The phone goes on sale at
participating T-Mobile locations on July 22, then launches at
MetroPCS stores nationwide on July 27. Wireless providers will
confirm their pricing and any additional availability details.
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Kyocera Communications Inc. today
unveiled its newest waterproof 4G LTE Android smartphone – the
Kyocera Hydro WAVE. (Photo: Business Wire)
“The Hydro WAVE not only offers the display size and features of
more expensive devices, but also gives users the peace of mind that
comes with such a durable phone,” said Chuck Becher, vice president
and general manager of sales and marketing at Kyocera
Communications. “Water damage and dropped phones regularly top the
list of causes of smartphone failures. Hydro WAVE protects against
those, while providing a worry-free experience for users.”
Its waterproof design protects the Hydro WAVE against everyday
hazards, like drops in a puddle or the toilet. With its IPX5 and
IPX7 certifications, it will survive an unexpected shower or water
immersion for up to 30 minutes in up to 3.28 feet (1 meter) of
water. The phone’s touchscreen can even be operated when wet. Hydro
WAVE also carries Military Standard 810G certification for shock
and drops, and an IP5X dustproof rating. Hydro WAVE’s high-speed 4G
LTE network technology is complemented by Wi-Fi calling for even
more reliable and flexible connectivity.
The Hydro WAVE features the Android 5.1 “Lollipop” operating
system and marks the debut of Kyocera’s “Core Home,” an optional,
simplified user interface for those who prefer the familiarity of a
feature phone. It comes ready with Google Mobile services including
Google Play, Google Hangout, Gmail, and more. The phone also is
equipped with a 5MP camera capable of 720p HD video capture at
30fps, a 3-axis accelerometer, Stereo Bluetooth (4.0 + LE/EDR)
wireless technology support, as well as voice recognition and
hearing-aid compatibility. It includes a Qualcomm® Snapdragon™
1.2GHz Quad-Core CPU, along with 8GB ROM/1GB RAM and a microSD™
memory card slot for up to 32GB of additional memory. Hydro WAVE
has a long-lasting 2300mAh Lithium ion (Li-ion) non-removable
battery and includes Kyocera’s Eco Mode and MaxiMZR applications
for enhanced power management.
For more information about the Kyocera Hydro WAVE, visit
www.kyoceramobile.com/hydro-wave or see it at a T-Mobile or
MetroPCS retail store.
ABOUT KYOCERA COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Kyocera Communications Inc. is the headquarters for Kyocera
wireless devices in the Americas. Designed with durability,
dependability, and long-term value as priorities, Kyocera mobile
phones help people feel comfortable with new technology and use it
to connect, perform and outsmart life's challenges. At the heart of
Kyocera's products is a belief that one size doesn't fit all and
that people should do more with phones instead of being confused by
them or having to alter their lifestyles to accommodate them. For
more information, follow the company
at facebook.com/kyoceramobile or
twitter.com/kyoceramobile.
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971)
(http://global.kyocera.com/), the parent and global headquarters of
the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of fine
ceramics (also known as “advanced ceramics”). By combining these
engineered materials with metals and integrating them with other
technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of mobile
phones, solar power generating systems, printers, copiers,
electronic components, semiconductor packages, cutting tools and
industrial ceramics. During the year ended March 31, 2015, the
company’s net sales totaled 1.53 trillion yen (approx. USD 12.7
billion). Kyocera appears on the latest listing of the “Top 100
Global Innovators” by Thomson Reuters, and is ranked #531 on Forbes
magazine’s 2014 “Global 2000” listing of the world’s largest
publicly traded companies.
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Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other
countries. microSD is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC in the United
States and other countries. Bluetooth mark is owned by the
Bluetooth SIG Inc. and any use of such mark is under license. All
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