Android 2.1 spied on the Motorola Milestone (Droid)
Motorola announced during CES that their CLIQ (Dext) and Droid (Milestone) phones would be updated to Android 2.1, but we have yet to receive a time frame. Enough people have been asking Motorola about the update that they responded on Twitter:
“Guys, we’re sorry; we know you are excited about 2.1 updates to your Moto Android-based products, but we can’t comment on official timing.”
There are rumors that the latest Android 2.1 build was in beta testing and now some screens have leaked out. German site MobiFlip has posted the first screens of Android 2.1 running on the Motorola Milestone (Droid). They refer to the update as 2.0.2, but the screens show firmware version 2.1 .
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Motorola Milestone gets Android 2.0.1 Update
French Motorola Milestone owners have recently gotten the Android 2.0.1 update.
Apparently, the latest upgrade significantly enhances the camera (auto-focus and speed), Microsoft Exchange support, touch gestures, three-way call connectivity and in-call audio quality. Additionally, the company has added an equalizer and a 3D landscape viewing mode for the photo gallery and music player.
Reportedly, according to Motorola Europe’s Facebook Page, Italy should also be getting the Android 2.0.1 update right now, while Germany and the UK will follow shortly.
Source: Mobiletor
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Root Motorola Milestone For Full Android Access
The European version of Droid – the Motorola Milestone has been finally rooted for full file system access on Android 2.0. This has been made possible by folks over at the German site named Android-Hilfe.de (English translated version). Root access will enable you to modify the phone’s firmware to whatever you want to have on your phone like themes, apps and custom Roms just like you do on the Verizon Droid, or the jailbroken iPhone.
See the full instructions at Redmond Pie at your own risk.
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Motorola Milestone Android 2.0 handset spotted in UK
The Motorola Milesetone, otherwise known as the Droid in the US, looks set to hit the UK early next month.
The Android handset has been spotted at a handful of online retailers that state the phone will be available from December 7, despite Motorola saying that there were no plans to release the phone in the UK.
The phone is available from Superetrader, Clove and Expansys for £424, sim-free. Last month we confirmed the Droid wouldn’t be sold by T-Mobile or O2, so it could still be sold via 3 mobile, Orange or Vodafone.
If the sites do have the phone in stock, then it’s likely that the Milestone will be available in mobile phone shops before Christmas.
[source: C3]
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Motorola MILESTONE gets second German carrier: Vodafone
German buyers now have a option of choice should they want an Android 2.0 handset. Joining O2 Germany is Vodafone Germany, who are now listing the MILESTONE priced from €99 ($148) with a new contract.
Alternatively, the SIM-free MILESTONE is available on its own, priced at €499.90 ($746). Aside from switching the DROID’s CDMA EVDO Rev.A connection to an HSDPA one, the MILESTONE is the same model as on sale in the US; you also get an 8GB microSD card and 1,400mAh battery.
European buyers get a wired hands-free kit whereas US owners of the Verizon DROID found no such accessory in the box. Vodafone are also offering a free multimedia station to the first 1,000 people to buy the smartphone.
[Source: SlashGear]
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Motorola Droid Is The Motorola Milestone In Canada
We know that the Motorola Droid will be called the Milestone in Germany, and now it looks like the folks over in Canada will have to get used to that name too. Telus has announced that it has got an exclusive with the Motorola Milestone and it should be available at the start of 2010. In case you’ve forgotten, the Milestone will have the same features as the Droid, such as a 3.7-inch touchscreen display, 5-megapixel camera, GPS, Wi-Fi, 16GB memory card and Android 2.0.
[source: ubergizmo]
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O2 GERMANY LISTING THE MOTOROLA MILESTONE FOR €550
Soon, the GSM version of the Motorola DROID, the Motorola MILESTONE will be arriving to Germany, and O2’s site in that country is already telling the world about it. The MILESTONE is now being listed on said site for the price of €549.99 ($816). Now, from what we can tell from O2’s Germany site, the MILESTONE is available to order now. But, when will it ship? Well, we’re not sure, but if we belive the rumors, it should be really soon.
One interest bit of info on O2’s site is that the Motorola MILESTONE comes with an 8GB microSD card, and, as we all know, the Motorola DROID on Verizon comes with a 16GB card.
[source: Android Community]
Motorola MILESTONE Official – Google Maps Navigator No, Multi-Touch Yes
Motorola Europe have today confirmed that the first Android 2.0 handset to launch across Europe will be the Motorola MILESTONE (aka Motorola DROID).
Whilst the hardware and spec of the two handsets is identical, the Motorola MILESTONE will include multi-touch support – a feature sadly lacking on the Motorola DROID.
The bad news however is that the Motorola MILESTONE will not include the recently unveiled Google Maps Navigation app, but instead will be bundled with the MOTONAV software.
The Motorola MILESTONE will go on sale first in Italy (O2) and Germany (Vodafone) from November 9th.
Still no word on a UK release date or possible pricing.
[source: talkandroid]
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GSM Motorola Droid (aka Milestone) Gets Multi-Touch Support!?
This video appears to show that the GSM version of the Motorola Droid will support multi-touch gestures like pinch-zoom. The U.S version doesn’t do multi-touch, even though Android 2.0 supports it.
[source: Gizmodo]
