14 DAY TRIAL // Motorola DROID X, one of the most appealing handsets available for purchase on the airwaves of Verizon Wireless in the United States, should be updated to the latest version of Android in the near future.
Motorola already confirmed that the software update would be arriving on DROID X before the end of the second quarter of the year, and some suggested that this might actually happen before the end of May.
While no specific release date for the update is available at the moment, details on what the software update is set to bring to Motorola DROID X devices out there are available.
On its support website, Verizon posted the release notes for the said firmware update, which should arrive as software update 4.5.596.MB810.Verizon.en.US.
The new software update for the Motorola DROID X comes with a wide range of enhancements, while also bringing the said new OS flavor into the mix.
Here's what Verizon notes on the release notes of the new firmware:
Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce a new software update, 4.5.596.MB810.Verizon.en.US, for your DROID X by MOTOROLA. This update provides several improvements for your device, as well as upgrading to the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System (OS).
In addition to a wide range of enhancements that include a Download Manager App, Multi-Touch Key-Chording, Improved Word Selection and Copy Functionality, New User Interface and Color Scheme, App Groups, Updated Calendar Options, or Emergent Groups and Smart Contacts, the new software comes with a series of other improvements as well.
For example, Verizon notes that the update would bring Geo-Tagging for Camera applications into the mix, along with updates to the Calendar application and Email application:
Calendar application:
Calendar appointments created on the device with Exchange Active Sync will correctly display on the device. Update calendar appointments with Exchange Active Sync without deleting them. Successfully sync the Inbox and Calendar when using Exchange Active Sync.
Email application:
Improved contact syncing from multiple accounts. Email pushes now work correctly when using Exchange Active Sync. Exchange Active Sync account setup will accurately present server option. Forwarded emails send properly while using Exchange Active Sync. POP3/IMAP emails now show the correct date stamp.
With the new release, one would be able to edit contacts without being directed to the home screen, and should enjoy better Autofocus Camera in low light. The battery life of the device while using Bluetooth was improved as well.
The complete release notes for the new Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for Motorola DROID X can be found on Verizon's support website here.