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The Kyocera Rise is an Android 4.0, QWERTY phone
Created: 08/23/2012
Video description: Equipped with Android 4.0 and a slideout four-row keyboard, the Kyocera Rise from Sprint is a midrange handset for messaging enthusiasts.

The Kyocera Rise is an Android 4.0, QWERTY phone Video Transcript

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Kyocera Rise (Sprint) Review

The good: The Kyocera Rise runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, has a sliding keyboard, and has great call quality.

The bad: The Rise has a laggy processor and a bulky, heavy design.

The bottom line: The competitively priced Kyocera Rise is fitting for texting enthusiasts looking for a starter smartphone with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

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Kyocera Rise (Sprint) Specs

Manufacturer: Kyocera
Part number: RISE

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