Motorola and Optus launch new Android-powered smartphones
- — 31 March, 2010 10:30
Motorola's BACKFLIP is one of two new Android-powered smartphones jointly unveiled today by Motorola and Optus.
Motorola and Optus this morning jointly announced the launch of Motoblur, a smartphone user interface that synchronises and streams content from social networks and mobile communications.
Available on 9 April, Motoblur will launch on two new Motorola smartphones running Google's Android operating system — the DEXT and BACKFLIP. Both new smartphones will be exclusively sold through the Optus network in Australia.
The Motoblur interface synchronises all forms of mobile communication including contacts, e-mails, messages, and content from a number of social networking Web sites including FaceBook, MySpace and Twitter. The updates are automatically "pushed" to the homescreen in a Happenings menu, so users don't need to load separate applications.
Motoblur also includes a unified messages inbox, customisable news feeds and a unified calendar that is compatible with Microsoft Exchange and Google.
"With Motoblur we are differentiating the Android experience by delivering a unique mobile device experience designed around the way people interact today," said Timo Brouwer, Motorola's managing director. "Motoblur will be available on our first Android-powered devices — DEXT and BACKFLIP and on multiple Android devices in our upcoming portfolio," he said.
The Mototola DEXT features a full HTML browser, Wi-Fi, a five-megapixel camera and a 3.5mm headphone jack for multimedia, while the BACKFLIP features a reverse-flip design, a 3.1in display, and built-in GPS. Both new smartphones are 3G-capable.
The Motorola DEXT is available for $0 upfront on the Optus 'yes’ Social $49 plan over 24 months, while the Motorola BACKFLIP is available for $0 upfront on the ‘yes’ Social $59 plan over 24 months. Both Optus social plans include unlimited access to Motoblur with the $49 DEXT plan providing 500GB worth of extra data and the $59 BACKFLIP plan providing an extra 1GB. The new Motorola smartphones can't be purchased outright and are sold exclusively through Optus.
For more information, visit Optus' dedicated Motoblur page.
Sam
Wed 21/04/2010 - 09:48
"Both Optus social plans include unlimited access to Motoblur with the $49 DEXT plan providing 500GB worth of extra data and the $59 BACKFLIP plan providing an extra 1GB."
I'll take the 500GB plan, thanks!