Verizon is preparing to roll out the long awaited Android Gingerbread update for the Motorola Droid X on Friday after first being rolled out by Motorola in April to select users as a part of final testing before wider rollout. The update includes the following additions/bugfixes and pushes the software version to 4.5.596.MB810.Verizon.en.US:
New Download Manager App
App and Power Management Details
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 for every input.
Improved Word Selection and Copy Functionality
New User Interface and Color Scheme
Dock Icons
App Groups
Emergent Groups and Smart Contacts
Updated Calendar Options
Geo-Tagging for Camera applications
Email application- Improved contact syncing from multiple accounts, Email pushes now work correctly when using Exchange Active Sync.
Successfully edit Contacts without being directed to the home screen.
Auto focus Camera feature has been improved for use in low-light conditions
Improved battery life while using Bluetooth
