OREANDA-NEWS. Kyocera Corporation (President: Goro Yamaguchi) announced the release of the URBANO V02 for the Japanese market, a new smartphone featuring enhanced durability and a slim 8.2mm profile. The product is part of KDDI’s new lineup announced last month.

In addition to resistance against shock, water and dust, URBANO V02 features vibration resistance as well as temperature durability (high / low temperatures) and is certified to the United States Military Standard (MIL-STD-810G), thus supporting use in various environments. Furthermore, it is equipped with applications which enable easy operation for users switching to smartphones for the first time. The handset also features Kyocera’s proprietary Smart Sonic Receiver® tuned for KDDI’s “au VoLTE” next-generation voice calling service, which clearly transmits sound even in noisy environments. The product is available in three colors: Mocha Black, Deep Green and Twinkle Pink.