Alltel Wireless has recently announced the release of their new flip phone handset, the LG Swift. This handset was designed to keep up with fast-paces lifestyles of their customers. The LG Swift has many of easy-to-use multimedia features to suit everyone.

Some may ask, “What is the big deal about this seemingly ordinary flip phone?” The next generation keypad offers Fastap Press-to-Experience keys. In the center of the traditional numeric keypad you will find 6 raised keys that provide one click access to many of the phones key features. These keys appear to just get in the way, whether or not that is true remains to be seen.

“The LG Swift is an innovative phone that helps our customers explore and enjoy Alltel’s most popular data features,” said Brian Ullem, vice president of device strategy for Alltel Wireless. “The introduction of Fastap Press-to-Experience keys enables us to delivers information and entertainment to our customers faster than ever before.”

People who love music will find the dedicated music keys on the face of the LG Swift a perfect match. The dual speaker system makes listening to music even more enjoyable. The Swift has many other features including a one-touch speakerphone, 1.3-megapixle camera with multi-shot and video capabilities and expandable memory slot for extra music storage. You can purchase the LG Swift from any Alltel retail location in red and blue, for only $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a 2-year agreement.

[Via SlashGear]