14 DAY TRIAL // Dell Streak, the 5-inch tablet PC that computer maker Dell brought to the market in spring last year, has just received a software update on the airwaves of two wireless carriers on the North American continent, namely AT&T and Rogers.
Dell started to push the software update for unlocked Streak units around the world in November last year, but those devices locked on AT&T's network haven't received it yet.
However, things changed now, and Dell announced the availability of this update for AT&T Streak owners in the United States, as well as for those on Rogers' network in the United States.
Users will be notified on the availability of this OTA software update, Dell notes, adding that it would be recommended that they download it via a Wi-Fi connection.
Before proceeding with the installation, they should back up all data on their devices, just to make sure that nothing is lost during the installation process.
The installation instructions are the same as for the unlocked Streak units. Complete details on the update process can be found on Dell's website here.
As for the enhancements that this update would bring to handsets, we can count: - Flash support: Sure, down the road, HTML 5 will play a heavier role in mobile browsing, but the fact is that many sites on the web still use Flash. - Twitter: Simply put, the recently-updated version 2.0 of the native Twitter client rocks. - Skype: Video calling may not be an option yet, but if you use the app on your desktop or notebook it's a no-brainer to use it on Android. Plus, it's a useful option for cost-effective global calls. - All kinds of browser options: Dolphin HD is great if you like to browse with several tabs open. Skyfire 3.2 is a great option if you like to share a lot of content. Mozilla's Firefox for Android which is in beta now also look to be a promising option. Most of these higher-end browser options require Android 2.0 or later. The software update would also bring forth the new Stage UI from the company, which should provide faster and easier access to apps and files that are used the most.