AT T launched its first Android phone, the Motorola Backflip, for $100 after rebate — and with Yahoo as the default search engine. Meanwhile, at our sister publication, eWEEK, analysts sort through the impact of Apple’s Android-related patent lawsuit against HTC, suggesting Palm or even Microsoft could be the next targets.Motorola introduced its Android-based Backflip phone in early January at the Consumer Electronics Show. AT&T confirmed last month that it would introduce the phone today, and the carrier is now offering the device for $100 (with the usual two-year contract and $100 rebate).

The Backflip is the first Android-based handset sold by AT&T, which is known for having a U.S. exclusive on Apple’s iPhone. For now, anyway, the carrier appears to be the exclusive provider of the Backflip, as well.

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