Official info on 2.1 from Motorola (nothing really new, just wanted to share)

[nerdherd]

Motorola has officially given us a list of updates in the 2.1 release for the Droid:

https://motorola-global-portal.custh...n/prod_id/7155

Nothing too new here, but seems to confirm that we won't officially be getting the new launcher or live wallpapers.

[z0mbiexx]

any confirmations if the launcher will be same as 2.0.1 or will be like n1

[nerdherd]

Originally Posted by z0mbiexx

any confirmations if the launcher will be same as 2.0.1 or will be like n1

Originally Posted by nerdherd

seems to confirm that we won't officially be getting the new launcher or live wallpapers.

Nothing is stated saying that we WON'T get it in the link above, but it doesn't list it as one of the enhancements, so I'm guessing that previous speculation holds. No official Nexus One style launcher for us yet.

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[banden]

February, 2010
From time-to-time, Motorola releases updates to enhance the overall performance of its phones. The Android 2.1 software update for DROID by Motorola provides new multimedia features, exciting new widgets, and a security upgrade.

We encourage you to immediately install this latest software update once you receive the notification on your device. This will ensure optimal performance of your DROID by Motorola.


Who Can Use This Release

All DROID by Motorola users.

DROID by Motorola users will receive a notification to install this update (and will continue to receive these notices periodically until installation is complete). NOTE: Turning your device off and on will automatically launch the upgrade installation.

After downloading and installing Android 2.1 software release, you will notice:
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
Additional Information

• For a successful installation, we recommend installing these updates while the battery in your phone is fully charged.
• How installation works:
• • Once upgrade message appears on notification you can either choose to “accept” or “postpone”.
  • Once you “accept” the update, your phone will download the new 2.1 Android software. When “download is complete” message appears, your device will reset. This process typically takes a few minutes.
    
    Note: You will not be able place or receive calls during upgrade installation
  • If you have difficulty with this update, visit us at www.motorola.com/support or www.motorola.com/mydroid to get help from other owners on our online community at https:supportforums.motorola.com. For more information on the product visit www.motorola.com/droid
  • There is no charge for this upgrade, other than the usual connection costs.

[banden]

(Still had the page open so copy/pasta ftw)

[breakmyfootoff]

Originally Posted by banden

(Still had the page open so copy/pasta ftw)

haha, thanks , and yeah, we pretty much already have all that.

[banden]

Well, my hope is that it's a faster platform that will provide some stability and speed improvements. I can't wait for the first batches of roms on 2.1 that's been optimized for the droid hardware instead of just ports from Nexus.

[gardobus]

Yeah there really isn't much new. Most people were waiting for the 2.1 launcher that worked in landscape and the live wallpapers since we already have pinch-zoom and whatnot. Those are the 2 things missing so the only thing that WE (rooted/flashed) will probably get out of this update is (like banden said) is a faster or more efficient base that ROM cookers can put their goodies on top of.

[phullofphil]

http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Did-...le-a_9530.html


Might still have more than what was first mentioned after all