WIRELESS AND MOBILE NEWS

The Motorola BACKFLIP will go on sale from AT&T on March 7. We don't know if you'll flip over backwards for the new Android phone from AT&T the Motorola BACKFLIP, but you can use it with the back of your hand which comes in very handy. The QWERTY keyboard is on the back of this flipping phone. You can also unfold it so that it works like a picture frame, making it easier to view movies.
Another super handy feature the BACKFLIP is MOTOBLUR socia lnetworking syncing and networking through widget of email, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Gmail, Picasa, work and personal e-mail, and Last.fm

BACKFLIP features a unique form-factor with an original reverse flip design, spacious keyboard and BACKTRACK touch panel, allowing the display to be hands-free while one's fingers work behind the screen.

BACKFLIP comes with a full HTML browser that can be viewed on the 3.1" high-res, touch screen display and makes use of 7.2 HSPA 3G technology on the nation's fastest 3G network. Other features include a 5 megapixel camera with video capture, Wi-Fi and GPS.
It is the first Android phone from AT&T

BACKFLIP is the first Motorola device to feature the new and unique BACKTRACK feature which gives AT&T customers the ability to navigate quickly and easily through Web sites, menus and more with a touch panel located behind the screen when the device is folded open. BACKTRACK offers a new way to scroll through the Web, texts, e-mails and news feeds without obscuring the home screen.

Flip the keyboard backwards into table-top mode to listen to music, watch videos, view pictures with the digital picture frame or to turn BACKFLIP into a digital, bedside alarm clock.

Android Market has access to more than 20,000 apps and widgets, in order to customize the device to fit each consumer's personal style. Customers can easily shoot photos and video with the BACKFLIP's 5 MP camera and flash, and upload them to their favorite photo sharing or social media site.

Motorola BACKFLIP features Wi-Fi connectivity and AT&T customers receive AT&T Wi-Fi access at U.S. hotspots included as part of their unlimited data plan. AT&T's has the nation's largest Wi-Fi network with more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots.

MOTOBLUR keeps track of contacts so it's easy to keep up. Users can flip through messages and updates on the BACKFLIP and respond in a flash, without having to log in and out of applications. MOTOBLUR helps consumers keep a pulse on what's happening on their social and news networks.  MOTOBLUR can sync Facebook, MySpace and Twitter with phone book and email contacts, while threading status updates and profile pics through calls, messages and address book. From the home screen, consumers can update their status to Facebook, MySpace and Twitter at once.

Pricing and Availability
The Motorola BACKFLIP will be available March 7 for 99.99 after $100 mail-in rebate. (Pay $199.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $100 AT&T Promotion Card. Two-year agreement and smartphone data plan required.) If you are a new AT&T customer, don't forget to use the he Wireless and Mobile News' $50 off online only coupon-link with the purchase of a new phone with a plan. Free shipping is included with online activation.

BACKFLIP Features:

• PC Connectivity: USB 2.0 (High Speed) standard micro USB connector
• Location and Orientation: aGPS, Accelerometer and E-compass
• Bands/Modes: WCDMA 850/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps (category 7/8), EDGE Class 12, GPRS Class 12, aGPS, v2.0
• Expandable Memory: microSD slot, 2 GB preinstalled (Up to 32 GB)
• Physical
  
  • Weight: 4.7 oz.; 133 grams
  • Size: (H X W X D): 53.0 x 108.0 x 15.3 mm
• Power
  
  • Battery: 1400 mAh
  • Talk time: up to 350 minutes (6 hrs)
  • Standby time: up to 315 hours (13.5 days)