[May 24, 2013] Sprint, Boost Mobile and Kyocera Communications to Offer Waterproof Smartphone Tweet May 24, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Sprint, Boost Mobile and Kyocera Communications Inc. announce the upcoming availability of the Kyocera Hydro Edge smartphone. According to a release, Hydro Edge is built to withstand sprayed water or submersion in up to 3.28 feet of fresh water for 30 minutes. Hydro Edge will be available this summer from both Sprint and Boost Mobile, one of Sprint's no-contract1 brands. Hydro Edge enhancements include a dual-core processor, 4-inch touchscreen, Android 4.1 and Kyocera's Smart Sonic Receiver technology. Exact pricing and launch date will be announced closer to availability. "Just about everyone knows someone who has damaged their phone in water," said Fared Adib, senior vice president-Product Development, Sprint. "Kyocera Hydro Edge is the perfect smartphone to eliminate the panic of water damage for busy parents or anyone who works outside - from lifeguards to landscape architects. Sprint is making it even more affordable to enjoy Hydro Edge by giving our customers the choice between Sprint and Boost Mobile for their device purchase." Kyocera Hydro Edge on Sprint and Boost includes: -Android 4.1, Jelly Bean -1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor -Smart Sonic Receiver technology - improves audio in noisy environments -4-inch capacitive impact-resistant touchscreen -5-megapixel camera with LED flash and video camera "Kyocera Hydro Edge is the next generation of the original Kyocera Hydro, which launched at Boost Mobile in 2012 and has been a top seller ever since," said Eric Anderson, senior vice president and general manager of global sales and marketing at Kyocera Communications Inc. "People clearly see the value of an affordable smartphone that's also waterproof. With Hydro Edge, we're keeping those core values while taking performance to a new level." ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]