Verizon Wireless is pushing a software update for the DROID Pro and DROID 2 Global by Motorola. The software updates both devices to Android 2.3, Gingerbread. Here is more info:
The software update for the Droid 2 Global by Motorola provides several improvements as well as upgrades the device to Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS.
Enhancements:
- Download Manager App: New App to manage all of your downloads from web browsing, email attachments and other apps. - App and Power Management Details: Under Manage Applications, a new “Running” tab displays a list of active applications and the storage and memory being used by each. - Multi-Touch Key-Chording: New ability to enter numbers and symbols with keyboard shortcut combos, instead of having to change to the numeric keyboard mode. - Improved Word Selection and Copy Functionality: New capability to select a word via press-hold. A second press of the selected word copies the selected characters. - New User Interface and Color Scheme: New widgets, icons and screens with refreshed colors. - Dock Icons: Static Phone, App Launcher and Contacts icons are replaced within a customizable dock. Three swappable icons and the App Launcher icon are fixed to the Dock at the bottom of all home screen panels for easy and instant access. - App Groups: New App Menu allows creation of custom app groups, in addition to 3 default groups: All Apps, Recent and Downloaded. - Security: Added Device and SD Card encryption. VPN enhancements integrate IPSec VPN clients into device security settings. - Updated Calendar Options: • Display Calendar and event times in your home time zone when traveling. • Dismiss individual reminders, such as dismissing one meeting reminder without dismissing other meeting reminders. • Easy conference dialing – simply dial and automatically enter a conference code directly from your Calendar.
Additional Improvements:
Email and Messaging - Sporadic issues with unintended recipient list corrected for text, picture, video and audio multimedia messages. - Exchange ActiveSync calendar events created on the device will now push to your PC calendar. - POP3/IMAP emails now show the correct date stamp. New ActiveSync Email Policy Support for the following: - Data encryption for both the internal and SD card memory. + Require manual synchronization while roaming. + Allow HTML email.
Additional Device Features
- Improvements in stability prevent lockups, resets and force close errors. - Bluetooth devices will now select the correct audio recording level for optimal voice capture and alert you when your audio level is too low. - Improved battery life while using Bluetooth. - Access My Verizon without any force close errors. - Reset Backup Assistant under Manage Applications menu. - Enhanced connectivity when roaming in GSM/UMTS networks (Europe and India). - Improved battery life during Wi-Fi use. - Exchange ActiveSync encryption fails after OTA update.
Preloaded Apps and Programs - Google Books + Accuweather + Amazon MP3 Store + Blockbuster + Adobe Flash Player 10.2
Update for the Droid Pro includes several improvements and upgrade to Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
Enhancements:
- Download Manager App: New App to manage all of your downloads from web browsing, email attachments and other apps. - App and Power Management Details: Under Manage Applications, a new “Running” tab displays a list of active applications and the storage and memory being used by each. - Multi-Touch Key-Chording: New ability to enter numbers and symbols with keyboard shortcut combos, instead of having to change to the numeric keyboard mode. - Improved Word Selection and Copy Functionality: New capability to select a word via press-hold. A second press of the selected word copies the selected characters. - New User Interface and Color Scheme: New widgets, icons and screens with refreshed colors. - Dock Icons: Static Phone, App Launcher and Contacts icons are replaced within a customizable dock. Three swappable icons and the App Launcher icon are fixed to the dock at the bottom of all home screen panels for easy and instant access. - App Groups: New App Menu allows creation of custom app groups, in addition to 3 default groups: All Apps, Recent and Downloaded. - Updated Calendar Options: • Display Calendar and event times in your home time zone when traveling. • Dismiss individual reminders, such as dismissing one meeting reminder without dismissing other meeting reminders. • Easy conference dialing – simply dial and automatically enter a conference code directly from your Calendar. • Update Calendar appointments using Exchange ActiveSync without deleting them. + Google Books now comes preloaded. + Geo-tagging features available for camera applications.
Other improvements:
- Improved contact syncing from multiple email accounts. - Improved battery life while using Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth. - Correct contact name is displayed when receiving SMS messages. - Forward SMS message conversations correctly. - Mobile Hotspot status is displayed accurately. - Clock widget updates time correctly. - GPS apps and programs no longer cause unnecessary device resets. - V CAST Media Manager now comes preloaded.
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