Helping to build some hype leading up to its March release, MLB 2K11 has just released its first digital short film featuring the San Francisco Giants’ star pitcher: Brian Wilson. Watch as Brian gushes over his beard’s brilliance and argues with the digital version of himself on what looks to be a Motorola DynaTAC 8000x.

*Photo credit: http://www.build-a-beard.com

In a world of “firsts,” the Motorola i1 from Boost Mobile brings new meaning to the word. The first prepaid Android phone of its kind, the i1 boasts many industry-leading features, including a 5.0 Megapixel camera, a 3.1 inch touch-screen HVGA display, and is one of the first devices to feature the new optimized Opera Mini 5 Web Browser. The i1 also comes equipped with Wi-Fi service and new SWYPE technology for faster texting (optional). Backed by Boost Mobile, the 1i drops June 20 at Boost Mobile retailers nationwide. Check out the pics below.

The Motorola i1 is the world’s first push-to-talk Android-powered device, keeping you connected with the sleek look of a touch screen smartphone and the rugged dependability of push-to-talk. The Motorola i1 delivers the rich experience of Android with features including Swype^TM keyboard entry, corporate email, an optimized Web browsing experience with Opera Browser and customizable widgets. Motorola i1’s solid body construction meets Military specifications for protection against dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain.

The i1 will be available beginning of Q2.

The BACKFLIP is Motorola’s newest Android-powered device. It maximizes the multi-tasking potential of MOTOBLUR, a new content delivery service that organizes all your favorite friends, feeds and messages and streams them to live widgets for immediate reply so you can blast your status to Facebook®, MySpace and Twitter all at once, with unique design elements that make it as smart as it is social. BACKFLIP offers a new way to view your favorite content through its reverse-flip design, transforming your phone into an entertainment powerhouse on a stunning 3.1” screen. All of this plus a partnership with Adobe Flash Player 10.1 providing a uncompromised web experience.

The smartphone is set to drop Q1 2010.

Introducing DROID by Motorola, a Smartphone powered by Android 2.0 developed in partnership with Google and Verizon Wireless. DROID delivers high-speed Web, voice-activated search, a super large touch screen and thousands of customizable apps and widgets from Android Market™. With the thinnest full QWERTY slider available on the market, it’s a no-compromise supergenius in your pocket, DROID boasts it does everything iPhone doesn’t. DROID comes equipped with Flash 10, is able to shoot DVD quality videos (and in the dark) and upload right to YouTube, changeable batteries and a 5MegaPixel camera with flash.

The DROID will be available through Verizon Wireless for $199 (w/2-year service agreement and after $100 rebate) Friday, November 6th.

We’ll get you a closer look once we get our hands on one. For now, more pics and info after the jump…

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