Google pushing out OTA update for Google Nexus One

Google Nexus One

Google announced today that it will begin to push out an OTA update for the Google Nexus One starting today. Best of all, the update includes not only some bug fixes but also some new features, including:

  • Google Goggles: this mobile application will now be available directly on your device by launching it from your All Apps menu. Just use your Nexus One camera to start searching the web
  • An updated version of Google Maps (version 3.4) with starred item synchronization with maps.google.com, search suggestions from your personal maps.google.com history, and a night mode that automatically changes your screen at night for easier viewing and driving.
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality: devices will now include a new pinch-to-zoom mechanism in the phone’s Browser, Gallery and Maps applications
  • 3G connectivity: we will provide a general fix to help improve 3G connectivity on some Nexus One phones

The rollout will take place gradually. Users will receive a message on their phone’s notification bar when it becomes available to them. Google expects that most users will receive this notification by the end of the week.

Now we just have to see if it truly does fix the 3G issues reported by users.

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