After a number of false starts, it appears that Verizon has finally begun to push out the Google Android 2.1 update to its DROID users in earnest. The deployment will be gradual so it may take a few more days for you to see the update notification though.
The update being pushed out is AP: ESE81/BP: C_01.3E.03P). It comes with:
- Voice recognition for Virtual Keyboard: Text box entry will now support dictation
- Virtual Keyboard enhancements
- 3D Gallery: Three dimensional stack view of album art and Picasa Web albums
- Pinch-to-zoom functionality for web browsing, and Gallery and Google Maps applications
- News and Weather widgets and applications
- Google Maps updates (Starred item sync, personalized suggestions, night mode)
- Improved pattern-lock functionality
- Improved handset audio when disconnecting a wired headset
- Live wallpapers
According to Engadget Mobile, only 1,000 user will receive the update in the first wave. A second wave to 9,000 will follow tonight before larger update waves begin tomorrow.