Motorola FLIPOUT with MOTOBLUR

Motorola FLIPOUT with MOTOBLUR: Stylishly Square & Pocket Perfect
Multi-touch screen pivots to reveal QWERTY keypad on Motorola’s latest Android-based smartphone

BASINGSTOKE, UK – June 2, 2010 – Motorola (NYSE: MOT) today announced Motorola FLIPOUTTM with MOTOBLURTM, a stylishly square and compact smartphone that’s as individual as its users.



Launching in the UK initially with Orange, FLIPOUT runs on Android™ 2.1 and features an innovative square pivot design that opens to reveal a five-row QWERTY keypad with a separate row for numeric keys.
FLIPOUT features up to seven customizable home screens, live wallpapers and added security for exchange server users.
It also offers enhanced MOTOBLUR features making it easier to follow who and what really matters to you.

“FLIPOUT merges Motorola’s design heritage with Android to deliver a new take on the typical smartphone form.
In an incredibly compact square, FLIPOUT fits neatly in your palm, purse or small pocket making it fun and easy to stay connected while on the go,” said Ralf Gerbershagen, vice president and GM, Mobile Devices, Western Europe, Motorola.
“For fans of social networking, FLIPOUT also features enhancements to MOTOBLUR, allowing users to connect with their networks however they want.”

FLIPOUT’s array of colours will be country-specific and could include Licorice, Fairway Green, Raspberry Crush, Brilliant Blue, Poppy Red, Saffron or White.

To celebrate the launch of FLIPOUT with MOTOBLUR, Motorola is launching the ‘Hip To Be Square’ competition, giving five lucky winners the chance to take part in a professional fashion shoot and star as the European faces of FLIPOUT.
The prize includes an expenses paid trip to London where the shoot will take place,