AT&T's First Android Phone, Motorola Backflip, Ditches Google for Yahoo! Search
AT&T has made a significant change to the default search service on its latest Android phone. The Motorola Backflip, AT&T's first Android offering, will now feature Yahoo! Search as the default mobile search provider, replacing Google Search. This shift marks a departure from AT&T's previous Android-based phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S series, including the Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Galaxy S25 Plus. Typically, these devices have Google Search as their default search service. The upcoming Galaxy S26 series, expected in 2026, may also see this change. Yahoo! Search will be integrated throughout the Motorola Backflip, including the home screen widget and browser. This move aligns with Yahoo's extensive carrier partnerships, with over 80 such agreements worldwide for its mobile search experience. AT&T's decision to switch to Yahoo! Search as the default mobile search service on the Motorola Backflip signals a significant shift in the mobile search landscape. Users of AT&T's first Android phone will now experience Yahoo's mobile search capabilities, potentially influencing future Android device defaults.
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