Select Motorola Android Phones to Remain at Android Cupcake and Éclair
Motorola has updated its Android smartphone list to reflect major changes to its previously planned update cycles. First, after months of delays and testing, the manufacturer has decided to cancel its planned Android 2.1 update for the T-Mobile CLIQ XT since it could not meet performance standards, with the manufacturer going as far as analyzing […]
Manual Android 2.1 Update for Motorola Backflip Now Available
Following up on this morning’s confirmation of the Motorola Backflip Android 2.1 update for November 9th, instructions for applying the update manually have surfaced. Charge your phone fully. This could take up to 40 minutes according to AT&T. Grab the file right here. Copy it to the root of your SD card (not inside another […]
Motorola Rolling Out Backflip Update
Motorola has begun to rollout a new OTA update for the Backflip currently sold on AT&T consisting of fixes and improvements to the display, SMS messaging, the camera application, applications downloaded and installed from Android Market, streaming media and other general fixes. The update will be rolling out until the end of the month in […]
Review: Motorola Backflip (AT&T) – Our First-Ever Do Not Buy Rating
We have taken the bold step today of saying that you shouldn’t buy a phone. Read more to find out why the Motorola Backflip, and AT&T’s policy on Android phones, has driven us to this important decision.
AT&T Blocking Non-Marketplace Apps from Backflip, Workaround Detailed
Following up, users of venerable forum XDA-Developers have confirmed that AT&T has disabled the capability to install Android applications from sources other than the default Android Marketplace on its build of Android 1.5 via the device. This means that attempts to load applications from the SD card, over Wi-Fi or unsigned applications will not work […]
AT&T Launches Motorola Backflip
AT&T has launched its first Android smart device in the Motorola Backflip after months of anticipation. The Backflip is also noted for being the first Android device to not feature any Google services, being replaced by equivalent Yahoo! services, owing to the carrier’s current agreement with the beleaguered search provider. Technical specifications for the Backflip […]
AT&T Announces Motorola Backflip Pricing and Launch Details
AT&T has confirmed and announced pricing and launch details for its first of five total Android device launches in the first half of the year in the Motorola Backflip. The Backflip features a reverse hinged QWERTY keyboard that rests on the backplate, hence the name. Technical specifications consist of a 3.1 inch HVGA resolution touch […]
AT&T Officially Confirms Motorola Backflip with Android and MOTOBLUR
AT&T has officially confirmed the forthcoming launch of the Motorola Backflip, which will be the carrier’s first Android device when it launches on the carrier later in the first quarter. The device was previously leaked with AT&T branding last year ahead of its expected debut this year and is expected to launch with both Android […]
New Motorola Android Device Revealed for AT&T
A new, yet announced Motorola Android device has surfaced in leaked live shots with AT&T branding. The device, currently known under the names Backflip / Enzo / Motus consists of Android 1.5 with the manufacturer’s custom BLUR UI on top of it, with AT&T applications included and a unique reverse clamshell QWERTY keyboard configuration. The […]