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Sprint announces the Kyocera Hydro Rise smartphone

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by Roy Alugbue on
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Hot of the heels of its unique Hydro smartphone, Sprint has announced the brand-new Hydro Edge for the general public. Developed by Kyocera, this new Jelly Bean-powered toy features a 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon chip, a 4-inch impact resistant display and a 5 megapixel camera . Additionally, this new device will be fully waterproof and have a Smart Sonic Receiver unit.

And now for the news prospective customers have been waiting on: the Hydro Rise will land in Sprint and Boost Mobile stores sometime this summer. Unfortunately, Sprint hasn’t come out with the exact release date or the pricing just yet, but we should expect to receive further information on the Hydro Edge as we get closer to whenever it is the phone’s release date will be.

source: Sprint

Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile to offer Samsung Galaxy S 3 beginning in June

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The Samsung Galaxy S 4 is by all accounts the next big thing, but its predecessor isn’t dead just yet. Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile announced today at the CTIA that they will offer a 4G LTE-capable Galaxy S3 beginning next month. The device will run on Sprint’s 4G LTE network, which is currently available in 88 markets nationwide.

On Boost Mobile, the S3 will be compatible on their $55 Android Monthly Plan with Shrinking Payments. For each payment made on time, the monthly cost drops by $5 until you are paying $40/month. For Virgin Mobile users, the Galaxy S3 will be work on their unlimited data and messaging plans that start at $35 a month. At this point, pricing for the phone has not yet been announced.

LG Optimus F7 Heading To Boost Mobile, LTE Onboard

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by Mike Stenger on
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The LG Optimus F7 was unveiled at Mobile World Congress, and will make its way to Boost Mobile. This new F-series of devices from LG feature mid-range performance and LTE connectivity. There are currently no details on pricing or when the Optimus F7 will arrive on Boost Mobile, but it’s said to be “soon”. Here are the specs:

  • 4.7-inch 1280 x 720 HD display (312 ppi)
  • 1.5GHz dual-core processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • 8GB internal storage with microSD card support up to 32GB
  • 8-megapixel rear-facing camera
  • 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera
  • Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
  • 2,540 mAh battery

Source: 9to5Google

Sprint Devices Soon Officially Compatible on Boost and Virgin Mobile Networks

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by Sean Stewart on
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Sprint seems to be getting into the ‘green’ movement. The nation’s third largest carrier announced a new program they’re calling “Bring Your Own Sprint Device.” Their hope is to lessen the large amount of phones that get deposited into landfills each year by offering customers with idle Sprint phones the ability to use those devices on Virgin and Boost Mobile.

Along with the nod to the environment, this plan will also help budget conscious customers by offering more options on the pre-paid front. As to which Sprint phones will be compatible with Boost and Virgin? It hasn’t been announced as of yet, and there will definitely be a list of requirements that each device must meet. We’ll provide an update as soon as that official list of devices is published.

source:  Sprint

HTC One SV coming to Boost Mobile on March 7th

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HTC is bringing the One SV to Boost Mobile beginning on March 7th, 2013. This mid-range device will use Boost’s LTE network, which is great news for Boost customers. The One SV sports 1GB of RAM, a Snapdragon S4 processor and Jelly Bean making it a very capable device for consumers. Boost will offer the device under its no-contract with shrinking payments plan that allow customers to pay an initial cost of $55 and then $5 less every month until their bill comes to $40. The device will cost $299 which may seem high to many but keep in mind this is an off-contract price which is a lot less expensive than some of the competition. Click the break for the official press release and additional info.

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Boost Mobile partners with NBA star Anthony Davis to promote service, NBA Game Time app

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Boost Mobile announced a new partnership today with NBA star Anthony Davis to promote their service, including a tie-in to provide free access to NBA Game Time Plus. The NBA Game Time Plus app gives users access to home and away game radio broadcasts of NBA games, videos, alerts, real-time scores, stats, and other features. The app and a subscription to access the “Plus” content, which includes the live radio broadcasts, will be included free on all Boost Mobile Android devices running Android 2.2 or higher when purchased with a Monthly Unlimited or Daily Unlimited plan.

To celebrate the new partnership between Boost Mobile and the New Orleans Hornets’ Davis, Boost Mobile is holding a sweepstakes via their Facebook page to give away 10 Samsung Galaxy S II 4G smartphones. The full press release is available after the break. » Read the rest

Smartphone Buyer’s Guide For Budget-Minded Customers: The Best Devices For $99.99 Or Under

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It may be the start of the holiday season, but there are always great deals available for prospective smartphone shoppers looking to grab a sweet phone that won’t break the bank. In fact, there used to be the notion that in order to grab a phone under $100 on-contract, you’d have to settle for an outdated or budget-level device. However that notion is no longer the case as customers across all carriers can easily find a decent (if not great) device for a reasonable price. Of course figuring out which device may be a bit difficult, but don’t fret— Talk Android has you covered as we’ve come up with a solid guide with our recommendations of the best devices for under $100 on-contract for your respective wireless carrier. So without further ado, head on past the break to see our picks of the best devices that won’t break the bank.

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Samsung Galaxy S II 4G now available from Boost Mobile in Titanium for $369.99

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Leaked earlier this month, the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G in Titanium is Boost Mobile’s newest prepaid handset. The device is essentially a re-purposed Galaxy S II, sporting the same specifications of Samsung’s 2011 flagship smartphone. The “4G” branding stems from the included WiiMax radios, which Boost Mobile is now borrowing from its parent network, Sprint.

The revamped Galaxy S II is available today from Boost Mobile for $369.99 off contract which, in all fairness, seems a bit outrageous for what you’re getting. If you don’t have your heart set on Boost, there are plenty of other options at more appealing price points. In fact, you could purchase the Nexus 4 off-contract and take it to T-Mobile for as low as $30 per month, so long as you can wait three weeks for Google to restock the pure Android smartphone.

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Boost Mobile makes the LG Venice official, Available October 10 for $219

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Last week the LG Venice was outed for Boost Mobile, and today they made it official. It’s essentially the LG Optimus L7 and the specs include:

  • 4.3-inch (800 x 480) display
  • 1GHz processor
  • 5MP camera
  • 720p video recording
  • Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

It will be available starting October 10 at a no contract price of $219.99. If you’re not familiar with Boost Mobile, they offer a no contract Android Monthly Unlimited plan for $55 with Shrinking Payments. For every six on-time payments, your monthly cost will drop by $5.00. The lowest you can go is $40 per month, which would take 18 consecutive on-time payments. The plan includes unlimited nationwide talk, text and picture messaging.

Full press release after the break:

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LG Venice (aka Optimus L7) gets outed for Boost Mobile

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@evleaks is at it again. This time it isn’t so high profile, but nevertheless Boost Mobile fans might be happy to know about the LG Venice. It’s essentially the Optimus L7, which is a mid-level phone boasting a 4.3-inch (800 x 480) display, 1 GHz CPU, 5MP rear camera, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. We recently saw a leak of another version of the Optimus L7 for U.S. Cellular called the LG Splendor.

source: @evleaks

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