Motorola Brings BRAVO, FLIPOUT And FLIPSIDE Android Phones To AT&T

There was a time in AT&T's history where the carrier had no Android phones to speak of. They carried the iPhone, a few BlackBerry phones and a few Symbian phones. Android was nowhere to be found. It all started a few months back, and ever since AT&T got friendly with Android, they have been picking up new Android phones at a rapid pace. Today, Verizon still has the nicest selection, but AT&T is quickly catching up. In fact, the company just acquired three new Android phones this week from Motorola, all of which aim at the lower/mid-range market and have very unique form factors.


The Bravo, Flipout and Flipside are the new phones, all of which offer Android 2.1 and the newest version of the MOTOBLUR user interface. They all have Wi-Fi and 3G support, but the designs and specifications vary significantly. The Bravo has an 800MHz CPU, 3.7" WVGA touch panel, 3MP camrea, DLNA support and a one-touch social media application. The Flipside has a 3.1" HVGA touch display, support for Microsoft Exchange and one of the wildest designs we've seen yet on a smartphone. The exact details (including pricing) are below, with all three expected on sale by the holiday season.

AT&T Expands Android Portfolio With Three New Motorola Smartphones
 
Motorola BRAVO™, FLIPOUT™ and FLIPSIDE™ Smartphones Powered by Android Coming Soon to the Nation's Fastest Mobile Broadband Network

DALLAS, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ --

Key Facts

    * AT&T* today announced it is significantly expanding its portfolio of Android devices by introducing three new smartphones powered by Android™, the Motorola BRAVO, FLIPOUT and FLIPSIDE, from Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT).
    * All three smartphones pack the power of the Android 2.1 platform and the latest version of MOTOBLUR, Motorola's exclusive smartphone experience.  
    * MOTOROLA FLIPOUT™ will be available for $79.99 with a two service agreement and 2 year smartphone data plan beginning October 17 in AT&T stores, online and in business channels. (No rebate required)
    * MOTOROLA BRAVO™ will be available for $129.99 with a two service agreement and 2 year smartphone data plan in AT&T stores, online and in business channels by this holiday period. (No rebate required)
    * MOTOROLA FLIPSIDE™ will be available for $99.99 with a two service agreement and 2 year smartphone data plan in AT&T stores, online and in business channels by this holiday period. (No rebate required)

In a move that further strengthens its industry-leading smartphone line-up, AT&T today introduced three new Android-based smartphones from Motorola. The powerful new devices give AT&T customers even more choice when selecting a mobile computing device to use on the nation's fastest mobile broadband network. AT&T will have eight Android devices available to customers once these smartphones arrive in stores.

All three new smartphones feature Wi-Fi® connectivity, and qualifying AT&T customers receive access to the entire AT&T national Wi-Fi network included as part of their data plan. AT&T's has the nation's largest Wi-Fi network with more than 23,000 U.S. hotspots.

MOTOROLA FLIPOUT™

MOTOROLA FLIPOUT delivers an enhanced user experience, with a stylishly square, affordable and innovative pivot design. FLIPOUT whips open to reveal a full keyboard below its touch screen with a dedicated fifth row for numbers.  Users can customize the color to match their mood with Dark Sapphire and Saffron battery covers included in the box for personalization. Additional colors will be available for purchase in AT&T stores and online. Get all the MOTOROLA FLIPOUT™ details at http://att.com/flipout.

MOTOROLA BRAVO™

BRAVO offers the power of Android, an 800 MHz processor and a large screen all in a compact design.  The device features a 3.7-inch full WVGA  touch screen experience, enhanced Web-browsing and entertainment while on the go.  With a 3-megapixel camera with digital zoom and auto focus, customers can catch memorable moments to share with one-touch social media uploads to Facebook®, MySpace, Picasa™ and PhotoBucket®.  Motorola BRAVO is a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA®) enabled device, so customers can stream, store and share entertainment with multiple devices around the home—including PCs, TVs and other mobile devices using an existing home Wi-Fi network. Get all the MOTOROLA BRAVO™ details at http://att.com/bravo.

MOTOROLA FLIPSIDE™

MOTOROLA FLIPSIDE enables users to seamlessly manage their work and personal life.  With a full slide-out QWERTY keypad, FLIPSIDE's 3.1"-inch high-res HVGA display supports pinch to zoom gesturing, while the laptop-like track pad provides an alternative way to navigate with one hand while keeping your fingers off the screen.  Users can stay connected to work with full push corporate e-mail, support for Microsoft® Exchange, unified inbox and enhanced features for IT compliance like remote wipe and password enforcement. Get all the MOTOROLA FLIPSIDE™ details at http://att.com/flipside.

Enhanced MOTOBLUR

MOTOBLUR is Motorola's exclusive experience that syncs contacts, posts, messages, photos and much more — from your favorite social media sites, work and personal e-mail, and last.fm — and automatically delivers them to the home screen.   MOTOBLUR can locate or remotely wipe lost or stolen devices, MOTOBLUR can also automatically restore a user's contacts, log-in information, home screen customizations and e-mail with one username and password.

The new and enhanced MOTOBLUR functionality and features include:

    * Filter social networking and Messages widgets – filter by social networking account, by contact(s) or by contact group to only see the information you want.
    * Screen customization – move and resize preloaded widgets on up to seven home screens
    * Battery Manager – manage battery consumption by operating in one of three performance modes
    * Personal and Corporate e-mail – pushed directly to the device
    * Improved social networking functionality – Retweet, like Facebook comments and more