I can’t say I’m super excited about this one but Moto’s follow-up to the Cliq is AT&T’s first Android and employs a nifty method for navigating the screen called backtrack (not to mention that kooky out-facing folding QWERTY). This one hits stores on March 7th for $99.99 on contract.

I got to play with the Backflip a bit at CES and it was a nice looking device. A bump in specs would have been nice but hey, not all of them can be super phones. It’s $99, after all. Besides, AT&T has more Androids in store. As it stands, we’re looking at a 5 MP cam with 4X digital zoom and flash, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, AGPS, a 1400 mAh battery, and a 320 x 480 capacitive screen. It reportedly ships with 1.6, though the official spec page says 1.5. It is upgradable to 2.1. Video after the break:

Looks like Engadget has their hands on a brand spankin’ new Motorola Backflip, AT&T branded, and the verdict isn’t great. Just about everything you would want to see in a hands on review is in there, including how AT&T has decided to make the default search for everything is Yahoo!… I honestly don’t even know what to say here, this may be a rant for another day. Other than that, everything is pretty standard. It’s not the best android to date, but it has it’s moments (no pun intended). Check out the Via link for pictures and a video. I know there is still a few AT&T customers who are waiting for a 3G enabled Android device before they make the commitment. Is this the one to do it? Or is rumors of the Nexus coming to AT&T and the Mini 5 enough to make you wait it out?

Via Engadget

I got to check this one out in Las Vegas last month, and I walked away from the even wishing that the phone had some better specs (it is a budget device) and wondering if that keyboard, which is on the back of the phone when not in use, would be damaged in my pocket. The backtrack feature is pretty neat – allowing you no navigate the screen without obscuring your view. Is it gimmicky, or would you love that capability? Let us know in the comments. Video after the break. Click here for the full press release.

We’ve all been waiting for this, and here it finally is. AT&T has announced on their website that in the next four months, there will be an Android handset from Motorola, HTC, and Dell. You can head to the Android promotion site here for all the details and to sign up for e-mail alerts of when more info will be available. We know about the Backflip, the Mini 3, and the Mini 5… but what about HTC? Details are sure to pour out any second now that things are getting more official. Be sure to keep checking back for any news or updates we can get our hands on.

Co-CEO of Motorola, Sanjay Jha, has given the mobile world another big dose of Android joy by officially announcing the Motorola Backflip and letting everyone know the Droid / Cliq will see Android 2.1 as soon as possible.

AT&T users should get ready (but not too ready) for what could possibly be their very first Android phone, the Motorola Backflip. We don’t have a heaping pile of info on the Backflip, but we do know that it will use MotoBlur UI, come with wifi, a 5MP camera, and sports that oh-so-crazy physical appearance that only a mother could love. If you need a little something to hold you over, head to Engadget where they have a Backflip hands on post with some good pictures and a short but sweet video for your viewing pleasure.

Other than the Backflip and the announcement of Flash 10.1 hitting the Droid (which we already got a taste of on the Nexus One), Motorola has also graced us with the comfort of knowing that the Cliq and Droid will both live to see Android 2.1. What else could you ask for?

Via Engadget