We just received word Verizon has begun rolling out a new software update for the Motorola Droid. The over the air update brings the Android operating system up to Android 2.0.1 and includes a heavy number of bug fixes.
For step-by-step instructions on how to perform the download, please visit verizonwireless.com/droidsupport.
The following enhancements to the Droid by Motorola have been made:
- OS stability is improved.
- Battery life is improved.
- Camera auto focus functionality is improved, and time between shots is reduced.
- Enhancements for three-way calling.
- Audio for incoming calls is improved.
- When receiving a call on call waiting, the speakerphone now remains on.
- Bluetooth® functionality is improved; background echo is eliminated.
- Improved Bluetooth phone book transfer of contacts to in-vehicle Bluetooth solutions.
- After closing a GPS application, the GPS icon will now automatically be removed from the notification panel.
- Users can now receive SMS and MMS messages after an EMS message is received.
- SMS and MMS may now be sent to seven-digit addresses.
- Google® contact merging has been updated to accommodate seven-digit numbers.
- Visual Voice Mail notices now arrive instantaneously.
- The corporate calendar widget user interface is updated.
Update: Found a video posted from GFQ Network.
If you own a Droid and have received the update, let us know your thoughts on how it works.
A system update is available!
