Verizon today began pushing out an OTA update for the DROID Eris that is bound to make many happy. ROM version 2.36.605.1 (with Radio version 2.42.00.04.12) is none other than the much anticipated Google Android 2.1 update. Verizon lists the following enhancements and improvements as part of the update:
Enhancements:
- Pinch-to-zoom is now available when using the Gallery and Google Maps.
- New support for voice-to-text entry.
- New Leap thumbnail view lets you pinch to jump between the seven panels on your home screen.
- Additional calendar views and easier access to contacts make navigating even quicker.
- Google Maps with Navigation provides free, traffic-enhanced, turn-by-turn navigation.
- With the Enhanced Android Market, you’ll enjoy a better browsing experience as well as even more applications, including Verizon Wireless content featuring self-service applications.
- Ability to log onto and access multiple Google accounts at once.
- Support for 19 Microsoft Exchange Server policies makes your phone more secure and business friendly.
- Desk Clock intelligently dims your screen and displays the current time while charging.
- Location-based cinematic full screen weather keeps you on top of changing conditions.
Improvements:
- Free Yahoo! Mail is now supported-simply sign in with your Yahoo! email address and password.
- Longer battery life due to power savings.
- Improved YouTube video playback.
- Better Bluetooth support, including contact transfer.
- Automatic settings for POP3 verizon.net email accounts.
- Added support for stand-alone Wi-Fi when device is in airplane mode.
- Improved handset audio when disconnecting a wired headset.
- Faster power-up time.
- Improved swipe-unlock functionality.
- Added support for Microsoft Office 2007 documents.
Verizon is rolling out the update in waves with only 1,000 in the first wave tonight. A second wave should follow tomorrow for another 9,000 Eris owners. Verizon expects to complete the deployment by May 16th.
Given that the Eris is an HTC Hero variant, we will hopefully see the HTC Hero update soon…