AT&T has launched the Motorola Backflip, it’s first Android device, which is running Motorola Blur on top of Android 1.5.
You can get the device, which has Google stripped out, a dated OS, and a weird form factor. As you can tell this really excites me. It’s available via the AT&T product page where there is only one mention that the phone is running Android, which is at the bottom of the page.
This being there first Android phone I would have expected them to be pushing Android a lot stronger and have more details about Android, however if I was launching this device, and stripped out all the great features, and had an outdated OS, I am not sure I would be so proud either.
I really hope AT&T picks up the ball with their next Android device, because the iPhone won’t be there savor forever.
Android is a growing OS, not to mention that it has tons more functionality than the iPhone.
Anyway, You can pick up a Motorola Backflip from AT&T for the bargain basement price of $99 with a 2 year contract and mail-in Rebate.
Are any of you planning to purchase the Motorola Backflip, or will you wait for the next Android phone? Let us know what you think.
Source: AT&T
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Weak.
Weak.
What? Do u mean weak as in the article or the info?
What? Do u mean weak as in the article or the info?
Don’t buy this phone. It’s locked down and modified by AT&T. You can’t select to install from “untrusted” sources which means you’re LOCKED into a smaller market with less apps. If an app disappears from the market you can’t reinstall it from the SD card, your WiFi or the web. You can’t even use Google as the default search engine on the search bar. 1.5 framework means no Google Nav, no voice search. This isn’t the Android we’ve been waiting for. This isn’t open.
Speaking from personal experience after purchasing this phone to return it later!!
Don’t buy this phone. It’s locked down and modified by AT&T. You can’t select to install from “untrusted” sources which means you’re LOCKED into a smaller market with less apps. If an app disappears from the market you can’t reinstall it from the SD card, your WiFi or the web. You can’t even use Google as the default search engine on the search bar. 1.5 framework means no Google Nav, no voice search. This isn’t the Android we’ve been waiting for. This isn’t open.
Speaking from personal experience after purchasing this phone to return it later!!
Boa tarde,,muito lindo este celular e garanto que vai fazer muito sucesso por aqui no BRASIL.
Abraços!!!