Sprint has announced plans to launch the first commercially available pocket projector and mobile hotspot, Sprint LivePro, on July 11, Telecompaper.com reported on July 9, 2014. The new device combines a mini projector with a 10-inch to 10-foot projection display and 3G/LTE mobile hotspot powered by network data capabilities of Sprint Spark, where available. It also supports up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously. With Sprint Easy Pay, the device will be available to qualified buyers for zero money down and 24 equal monthly payments of $18.75.

Sprint LivePro measures 4.7 inches x 4.7 inches and is 1.1 inches thick, enabling it to fit in a briefcase or purse. It features an embedded speaker providing audio during video or presentations. For enhanced sound, separate speakers can be paired via Bluetooth or attached to the device with a 3.5mm jack. LivePro also comes equipped with a 4-inch touchscreen display, Android 4.2 user interface and a 5,000mAh lithium ion battery that can be used as a power bank to charge other mobile devices. Users can also share content via an HDMI or USB cable, or wirelessly mirror a smartphone or tablet display using Wi-Fi Miracast. Through the Wi-Fi connection, users can pull content from the cloud directly from the device and stream video and audio content with a Wi-Fi connection or data plan.