It was earlier announced that the update from android 2.0 to android 2.1 will be available in Q1 2010? But now it looks little murkier as Motorola has only 5 days to go! The Motorola Facebook page was just updated with the following message that says -
Motorola – We know you guys are anxiously awaiting the upgrade from 2.0 to 2.1. Ultimately, we want to ensure you have the best possible experience on your device; as a result, the rollout is taking longer than expected. Though we don’t have the new deployment date to share just yet, we do promise we are working to get you updated information and will relay it as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience. We appreciate it!
The Droid by Motorola software version AP: ESE53/BP: C_01.3E.03P update includes numerous enhancements and improvements.
Enhancements introduced in Android 2.1:
- Pinch-to-zoom is now available when using the browser, Gallery, and Google Maps.
- New Weather and News application plus widget. The Weather and News app pulls the information you want from the Web and brings it to your fingertips. You get weekly and hourly. Provides weather forecasts based on your location and news headlines.
- New support for voice-to-text entry. Whenever a text-entry box appears, simply tap the microphone icon on the virtual keyboard and speak.
- New Gallery application with 3D layout. View and share photos taken with your phone and images from your online Picasa Web albums.
- Live Wallpapers offer richer animated, interactive backgrounds on the home screen. Access them with a long press anywhere on the home screen. Tap Wallpapers, then Live Wallpapers.
Improvements introduced in Android 2.1:
- Free Yahoo Mail is now supported—simply sign in with your Yahoo! email address and password.1
- Google Maps update.
- Improved pattern-lock functionality.
- Improved handset audio when disconnecting a wired headset.
