Sprint will update Andriod devices to 2.1

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Sprint will update Android devices to firmware 2.1
According to a new Tweet from Sprint, the carrier's Android devices will update in the next couple of months from firmware 1.5 to 2.1, skipping over 1.6 and 2.0 completely.

Says the Twitter update: "Slight clarification on Android OS updates for the HTC Hero & Samsung Moment. Will be updating straight to Android 2.1, not 2.0, in 1H2010."

2.1, shown off most resently on the Nexus One, will have "3D elements," animated backgrounds, a webOS-like pull-out app and preview tray, as well as more home screens among other improvements