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Verizon's CTIA event: Join us Wednesday, 11 a.m. PT (live blog)

Roger Cheng — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:00 PDT

Join CNET for coverage from Verizon's press conference at the CTIA Wireless show. Our live blog will kick off about 30 minutes beforehand and bring you news updates, photos, and running commentary.

Originally posted at CTIA 2012

Sprint says more to come from BlackBerry

Roger Cheng — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:52:47 PDT

A Sprint executive teases another BlackBerry smartphone to come this year after the Q10 launches.

Originally posted at CTIA 2012

Galaxy S3 arrives at Boost, Virgin Mobile armed with LTE

Kent German — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:34:26 PDT

Though it's been eclipsed by the new Galaxy S4, Samsung's previous flagship Android device will come to Sprint's prepaid brands next month.

Originally posted at CTIA 2012

Boost Mobile wants to be its customers' digital wallet

Roger Cheng — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:32:47 PDT

Boost has tested the service in three markets, and plans to roll out the service to the entire country by the end of the year.

Originally posted at CTIA 2012

Sprint CEO: Clearwire offer our 'best and final' one

Roger Cheng — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:11 PDT

"You can take that to the bank," CEO Dan Hesse tells CNET on his sweetened offer for Clearwire.

Originally posted at CTIA 2012

Kyocera announces waterproof Hydro Edge (hands-on)

Lynn La — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 PDT

Kyocera unveiled its waterproof Hydro Edge for Sprint and Boost Mobile during CTIA in Las Vegas.

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Kyocera looks to create multi-headed Hydro

Roger Cheng — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 PDT

The Hydro Edge and Hydro XTRM mark the company's push to build a full line of Hydro products and open the door to higher-end phones.

Originally posted at CTIA 2012

Waterproof, shockproof Kyocera Hydro XTRM available today (hands-on)

Lynn La — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 PDT

The Hydro XTRM from U.S. Cellular hits stores on May 24, but users can order the tough Android 4.1 handset online today.

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New Android app checks 4G coverage

Brian Bennett — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:10:35 PDT

A new app from Mosaik Solutions lays out 4G maps by carrier.

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Spot expands lineup with satellite-powered Global Phone

Kent German — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:30:58 PDT

The Spot Global Phone delivers voice and basic data to remote locations for $499.

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