Product description

The Kyocera Torque is a rugged, waterproof touch-screen phone that's equipped with 4G LTE,Smart Sonic audio technology, and excellent stereo speakers. *SIM Card not included

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4.0-inch IPS ruggedized, impact-resistant touchscreen
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5-MP rear-facing camera with burst mode and panorama (view larger).

Kyocera Torque
At a Glance:

4G LTE connectivity
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
1.2 GHz Dual Core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor
4.0-inch IPS ruggedized, impact-resistant touchscreen
5 MP rear-facing camera with panorama, HDR, facial recognition and burst mode
Google seach bar, Google Maps and Google Play access
Smart Sonic Receiver technology makes sound clearer than ever before in noisy environments
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
Military Standard 810G rating - built to survive the harshest conditions
Bluetooth Version 4.0

The Kyocera Torque is perfect for anyone who's hunting for a go anywhere, survive anything smartphone. This phone packs in all the features you love plus the durability you need for your active lifestyle. With Android power and 4G LTE speed, this smartphone will get you through all your daily tasks and obstacles. With a rugged design and 4-inch impact-resistant touchscreen, it's spill proof, splash proof, drop proof, shock proof and totally immersable. The Torque also has push-to-talk capability for people who need instant connection.

The Torque features Kyocera's advanced smart sonic receiver technology. It eliminates the need for a traditional speaker as it transmitts sounds as vibrations directly to the eardrum for unparalleled sound quality. No need for a speaker means room for cleaner aesthetics and enhanced waterproofing capabilities. The Kyocera ceramic actuator turns sounds into vibrations which are carried by body tissue directly to the eardrum and inner ear. This technology is built on Kyocera's 54-year heritage in advanced ceramics.

For the Stunt Mom

For moms with full time jobs and an active lifestyle who are taking care of kids and pets, this phone can keep up with all the stunts and multitasking you have to perform everyday. The Torque can survive any adventure, even a chew-happy puppy.

It's waterproof in up to 3.28 feet of water for 30 minutes, so it will make it through bath time. You won't miss that picture-perfect moment with the 5 MP camera and camcorder. And the smart sonic receiver technology will ensure that all your calls are crisp and clear, so you can always be heard.

For the Outdoorsy Adventurer

Any guy that loves working outdoors and is a mountain bike addict needs a phone that can live right along side him. If you're a nature lover or paintball warrior, you'll never have to worry about your phone again because the Torque has a Military Standard 810G rating. It can withstand high altitudes, dust devils, blaring sun, humidity and extreme temperatures.

The Dura-Grip keeps Torque secure in your hand during the most sweat-inducing outdoor activities. It's built to survive the harshest conditions.

For the Enterpriser

When you need a phone that can keep up with a busy schedule full of complex tasks, the Torque delivers at warp speed. It has 4G LTE, Sprint Direct Connect, and crystal clear sound even on a noisy city street. Accident and drop proof, the Torque can keep up when you're on the go with a 4-inch IPS impact-resistant touchscreen. It's also equipped with slip-proof grip so you can keep a hold of your phone when you're fumbling around with everything else.

Access to Google Maps and Navigation

Google Maps shows you where you are and will get you where you want to go. Rich 3-D maps give you a more realistic sense of what's around. Explore the world with Street View without even moving. You can also get turn-by-turn GPS navigation to your destination and estimated time to your destination based on live traffic information. You can get directions whether you're driving, walking or taking public transit.

Not sure where you want to go? Google Navigation will help you search for restaurants, businesses and shops near you. You'll get access to recommendations and full reviews from friends or Zagat editors. You can even see special deals near you in the United States.

What's in the Box

One Torque smartphone, one 2500 mAh Lithium ion battery, AC adapter (micro USB data cable pluggable), micro USB data cable.

Vital Statistics

The Torque measures 5.06 x 2.69 x 0.51 inches and weighs 5.94 ounces.

Android Ice Cream Sandwich Operating System

This phone runs the Android 4.0.4 operating system (dubbed Ice Cream Sandwich), which adds powerful new ways of communicating and sharing while improving on the best Android features: easy multitasking, rich notifications, customizable home screens, resizable widgets, and more.

The updated Ice Cream Sandwich interface features an onscreen navigation bar that replaces the hardware buttons for Back, Home, and Menu found with older Android-powered phones. And with Google+ integration, you can video chat with groups of up to 9 friends as well as easily upload and share photos and videos. Other features include:

Face Unlock

You can now unlock your phone with just your face using the Face Unlock option. It takes advantage of the front-facing camera and state-of-the-art facial recognition technology to register a face during setup and then to recognize it again when unlocking the device. Just hold your phone in front of your face to unlock (or use a backup PIN).

And the lock screen now lets you do more without unlocking. From the slide lock screen, you can jump directly to the camera for a picture or pull down the notifications window to check for messages. When listening to music, you can even manage music tracks and see album art.

Home Screen Folders

Quickly access related apps right from the home screen by organizing apps and shortcuts into folders--just drag one app onto another to create a folder.

Multitasking

Multitasking is even easier and more visual in Android 4.0.4. The Recent Apps button lets you jump instantly from one task to another using the list in the System Bar. The list pops up to show thumbnail images of apps used recently--tapping a thumbnail switches to the app.

Voice Input

The new voice engine in Android 4.0.4 lets you dictate the text you want, for as long as you want, using the language you want. You can speak continuously for a prolonged time, even pausing for intervals if needed, and dictate punctuation to create correct sentences. As the voice input engine enters text, it underlines possible dictation errors in gray. After dictating, you can tap the underlined words to quickly replace them from a list of suggestions.

Android 4.0.4 Features

Global roaming in 220 countries
Direct access from the lock screen to phone, camera, and text
New home screen layout with enhanced launch bar
Improved voice input: hold down the search key to dictate emails and text or navigate to an address
Face unlock: the device uses the front-facing camera to automatically recognize you when you attempt to unlock
Data usage: the new usage center allows you to monitor how much data is consumed each month
Android Market for browsing and downloading thousands of free and paid apps
Pre-loaded Android apps: Browser, Calculator, Calendar (Google or Corporate), Camera, Clock, Contacts, Email, Gallery, Messaging, Music, News & Weather, Phone, Settings, Video Player, Voice Dialer, Voice Search, YouTube
Google applications: Gmail, Google Search, Google Voice Search, Google Latitude, Google Maps, Google Places, Google Talk
Google Maps Navigation with spoken turn-by-turn directions showing real-time traffic and 360° views of the destination

Connectivity

Ultra-fast 4G LTE connectivity via Sprint's network
Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) 2.4 GHz for accessing wireless networks at home or on the go
Wi-Fi hotspot capability supports up to 8 devices with NFC
Stereo Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity LD/EDR enabling you to connect to accessories and other devices
NFC technology allows you to easily connect and share with other devices

Hardware

1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor speeds up everything from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work
4.0-inch capacitive touchscreen, WVGA IPS LCD (800 x 480 pixels) delivers crisp, bright and high-quality image
Capable of rendering web sites designed for an 800 wide window in full page-width
Recycable materials

Battery

Capacity 2500 mAh Lithium Ion
Proprietary battery management software monitors and conserves battery power
MaxiMZR, dynamic data optimization engine, saves power by blocking non-essential data connections

Camera

5-MP rear-facing camera with facial recognition, burst mode and other features
Panorama allows you to capture a wide image
1.3 MP front-facing camera
Camcorder 30 fps

Multimedia

Radios dual band CDMA/EV-DO Rev A and LTE
Google Play is a great way to enjoy all your favorite apps - no wires, no hassle, just entertainment
Photo sharing with Facebook, Twitter, SkyDrive and more

Memory

4 GB memory ROM
1 GB of RAM
Supports microSD memory card expansion up to 32 GB

More Features

PTT headset support
3.5 millimeter stereo headphone jack
Voice-activated lets you control yoru Android device with your voice
Multitasking juggling multiple tasks at once on a mobile device has never been more simple
Widgets are an easy and useful way to put the important stuff right within reach from your Home screen