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Motorola Droid 2.1
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Motorola just gave out some of the details on the 2.1 update
Motorola details Android 2.1 update for Droid -- Engadget
Motorola details Android 2.1 update for Droid -- Engadget
StupidGenius
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Motorola answers on 2.1 Update
I didn't see this posted, if so my apologies. This is from AndroidCentral. This may leave more questions than answers.
Motorola details exactly what you're getting in the Droid 2.1 update | Android Central
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OK, let's put an end to the speculation and confusion as to what Motorola Droid owners can expect when they update this week to Android 2.1. This is straight from Motorola:
Voice recognition for virtual keyboard. Anywhere you can type, you can dictate. Swipe your finger across the keyboard (or press the microphone button) to activate. Same as on the Nexus One.
Virtual (on-screen) keyboard enhancements.
3D Gallery: Should be the same as the new gallery that's on the Nexus One, and that's been ported to the Droid.
Pinch to zoom: Already on board for Google Maps, now you'll have it in the browser and gallery.
News and weather widget/app. That's the widget from the Nexus One that we get questions about in our videos.
Previously published Google Maps 4.0 improvements.
Enhanced Music application. New tabs at the top for easier access an navigation to artists, songs, albums and playlists.
Google Goggles: Now built into Android 2.1. No separate downloads.
Fixes the security lock bypass.
Yahoo e-mail now has setup optimization.
Battery life improved.
I didn't see this posted, if so my apologies. This is from AndroidCentral. This may leave more questions than answers.
Motorola details exactly what you're getting in the Droid 2.1 update | Android Central
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OK, let's put an end to the speculation and confusion as to what Motorola Droid owners can expect when they update this week to Android 2.1. This is straight from Motorola:
Voice recognition for virtual keyboard. Anywhere you can type, you can dictate. Swipe your finger across the keyboard (or press the microphone button) to activate. Same as on the Nexus One.
Virtual (on-screen) keyboard enhancements.
3D Gallery: Should be the same as the new gallery that's on the Nexus One, and that's been ported to the Droid.
Pinch to zoom: Already on board for Google Maps, now you'll have it in the browser and gallery.
News and weather widget/app. That's the widget from the Nexus One that we get questions about in our videos.
Previously published Google Maps 4.0 improvements.
Enhanced Music application. New tabs at the top for easier access an navigation to artists, songs, albums and playlists.
Google Goggles: Now built into Android 2.1. No separate downloads.
Fixes the security lock bypass.
Yahoo e-mail now has setup optimization.
Battery life improved.
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I'm assuming you guys will post if the update comes to you?
Sure will.
here is the motorola official update info. I dont know if this has been posted yet or not
https://motorola-global-portal.cust..._id/42208/display_style/redesign/prod_id/7155
https://motorola-global-portal.cust..._id/42208/display_style/redesign/prod_id/7155
Thanks for that. Looking forward to the multi-touch browser. Dolphin isn't very intuitive when it comes to quickly accessing a bookmark list, making it frustating to use. I've had the 2.1 Gallery and enjoyed it a lot.
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No problem. Yeah Im not a big fan of the dolphin browser plus it takes up a lot of space.
No problem. Yeah Im not a big fan of the dolphin browser plus it takes up a lot of space.
man i got that and then a lot more ..with the sholes app
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Matth3w
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Voice Recognition for Virtual Keyboard Voice Recognition: You can now speak in plain English instead of typing, whenever a text-entry box appears on your Android device. Simply swipe your finger across the virtual keyboard and dictate your phrase. Virtual Keyboard Enhancements: The fully integrated, enlarged virtual keyboard allows for easier and more accurate manual entries as well. Also included are auto-complete/correct.
3D Gallery 3D Gallery offers a whole new way to enjoy your phone’s multimedia features. With 3D gallery, all of your photos, videos, album art and images from your Picasa Web albums account online are displayed in three-dimensional stacks that gently move as the phone is tilted. Scrolling through and choosing media has never been easier. With 3D gallery simply use your finger to scroll through thumbnail versions of all your photos, videos and albums – and when you find one you want – simply tap the image to select it for viewing or playback. You can share pics individually or in bulk (by long-pressing a photo) on Facebook, Email, or MMS. Pinch-to-Zoom Enjoy pinch-to-zoom functionality for web browsing, plus the Gallery and Maps applications News and Weather App and Widget The News and Weather app pulls information from the web and brings it to your fingertips. Weekly and hourly weather forecast for your area based on your location and it pulls news headlines on the topics you care about most. Google Maps Updates Sync with desktop: synchronizes starred items between Google Maps on your Android device and maps.google.com. Personalized suggestions: Google Maps on your Android device suggests (autocompletes) locations based on your personal search history on maps.google.com.
Night mode: automatically changes your screen at night for easier viewing and driving
NOTE: Sync feature requires user to be logged in to myGoogle account while on maps.google.com
Enhanced Music Application New tabs at the top of your music player for easier access and navigation to your favorite artist, songs, albums and playlists. Google Goggles App Google Goggles App allows you to snap a picture to start a Google search. It can also ”read” photos of business cards and add them to your contacts. Even cooler is its built-in augmented reality feature that displays information about things, like stores and restaurants, around you. Other Enhancements Security: Prevents unauthorized pattern lock bypass Yahoo email: Yahoo email new accounts setup optimizations
Battery life: ongoing battery life optimization
The ONLY thing intriguing to me is the "ongoing battery life optimization".
3D Gallery 3D Gallery offers a whole new way to enjoy your phone’s multimedia features. With 3D gallery, all of your photos, videos, album art and images from your Picasa Web albums account online are displayed in three-dimensional stacks that gently move as the phone is tilted. Scrolling through and choosing media has never been easier. With 3D gallery simply use your finger to scroll through thumbnail versions of all your photos, videos and albums – and when you find one you want – simply tap the image to select it for viewing or playback. You can share pics individually or in bulk (by long-pressing a photo) on Facebook, Email, or MMS. Pinch-to-Zoom Enjoy pinch-to-zoom functionality for web browsing, plus the Gallery and Maps applications News and Weather App and Widget The News and Weather app pulls information from the web and brings it to your fingertips. Weekly and hourly weather forecast for your area based on your location and it pulls news headlines on the topics you care about most. Google Maps Updates Sync with desktop: synchronizes starred items between Google Maps on your Android device and maps.google.com. Personalized suggestions: Google Maps on your Android device suggests (autocompletes) locations based on your personal search history on maps.google.com.
Night mode: automatically changes your screen at night for easier viewing and driving
NOTE: Sync feature requires user to be logged in to myGoogle account while on maps.google.com
Enhanced Music Application New tabs at the top of your music player for easier access and navigation to your favorite artist, songs, albums and playlists. Google Goggles App Google Goggles App allows you to snap a picture to start a Google search. It can also ”read” photos of business cards and add them to your contacts. Even cooler is its built-in augmented reality feature that displays information about things, like stores and restaurants, around you. Other Enhancements Security: Prevents unauthorized pattern lock bypass Yahoo email: Yahoo email new accounts setup optimizations
Battery life: ongoing battery life optimization
The ONLY thing intriguing to me is the "ongoing battery life optimization".
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Matth3w
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Yeah accessing bookmarks is just completely retarded in Dolphin. Love it otherwise.
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