If you are gamed and dare enough to use a community ROM, here it is – the unofficial Froyo ROM update for the DROID.  However, it is not perfect yet as things like Wifi is still not working.  If you are still keen to try the latest OS from Google, download it now.

[via engadget]

Apparently Motorola support forum is letting people to sign up for email notification when Froyo is ready for the device.  The information is here, check it up.

Go Froyo!

[via alldroid]

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg5ccM0BNPM

Here is the scoop and note that there are some differences compared to the Android 2.1 of Nexus One:

• It looks like it’ll be based off the Android2.1-update1 build that Google put out last week on the Nexus One.
• So do expect multitouch in the browser, to go along with the pinch-to-zoom that was enabled on the Droid for Google Maps just last week.
• Google Goggles will be included in the ROM by default.
• The Droid’s home screen remains as is – it still uses the app drawer
• No live wallpapers.
• The news and weather widget from the Nexus One will be included

I am wondering whether the upgrade will be rolled out to MILESTONE users at the same time.  Nevertheless, DROID users, enjoy the upgrade and join the world of Android 2.1.

[via engadget]

According to heise.de, a test unit of the Nexus One in Germany shows it is able to do pinch and zoom on the screen.  It is the same story like Motorola‘s DROID and MILESTONE. And it is unlike those units previously saw in US that 2 fingers operations on the screen are not possible.

I guess Google is avoiding a law suit situation from Apple when it is released in US.  Or may be it is an agreement between Google and Apple that Google will not release multitouch stuffs in US.

I have just ordered a Nexus One from Google web site and it is to be shipped to Singapore.  I am crossing my fingers now that I will get a unit with multitouch enabled.

[via heise.de]

Motorola has just announced a good news to the DROID (a.k.a. MILESTONE) and CKIQ (DEXT) users, the Android 2.1 will be available on these 2 phones as well.  You will be enjoying the goodies that the Android 2.1 has and the fantastic hardware from Motorola.

The other good news is that Motorola is working hard to bring the Flash 10.1 to the platforms as well.  So do expect a full working Flash 10.1 to be available soon.

[via palmsolo]

Enjoy!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ypkGi9Hxt4

However, there are still a list of issues from the maker of this port:

1) Keyboard backlight is no longer functioning properly. The only way to get the keyboard to turn back on is to use the Power widget and toggle the brightness. This is a one-time fix and needs to be done repeatedly.

2) Superuser and the su binary for local root and escalated privileges no longer works (even if pushed to the device). If you drop to a terminal and execute “su” it seems like it wants to do something and then ultimately gives a “permission denied.”

3) Landscape mode app drawer acts weird. The little “home” icon on the screen is off-centered and when pressed launches the Camera application.

4) The Messaging app still notifies you of Messages even when it’s set not to.

5) The carrier shows up as T-CDMA 64

6) General, non-repeatable inconsistencies with the home screens. Issues like no longer being able to swipe to change home screens, or not being able to launch apps from the home screen.

Anyway, enjoy!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-RcaUm7tv8

[via sholes.info]

The reasons given on the web site:

“The Droid is a hefty beast, a metal behemoth without the gloss and finish of the iPhone, but you don’t miss it. The Droid’s touchscreen is phenomenally sharp and vivid, it has an actual physical (not great, but good enough) keyboard, and best of all, the Droid is on Verizon’s best-of-breed 3G network.”

And the iPhone 3GS comes in as number 4 on the list.  I guess the main reasons are there are not much changes and improvements from the previous iPhone 3G except speed and some new features.

[via Time]

Prices for now:

Motorola MILESTONE (DROID): SGD896.49

Acer A1: SGD734.99

Palm Pre: SGD994.99

Goto Expansys Singapore web site and get one for Chirstmas now.

The list of improvement is shown below.

• OS stability is improved.
• Battery life is improved.
• Camera auto focus functionality is improved, and time between shots is reduced.
• Enhancements for three-way calling.
• Audio for incoming calls is improved.
• When receiving a call on call waiting, the speakerphone now remains on.
• Bluetooth functionality is improved; background echo is eliminated.
• Improved Bluetooth phone book transfer of contacts to in-vehicle Bluetooth solutions.
• After closing a GPS application, the GPS icon will now automatically be removed from the notification panel.
• Users can now receive SMS and MMS messages after an EMS message is received.
• SMS and MMS may now be sent to seven-digit addresses.
• Google contact merging has been updated to accommodate seven-digit numbers.
• Visual Voice Mail notices now arrive instantaneously.
• The corporate calendar widget user interface is updated.

If you are the owner of the Motorola DROID, expect to receive the update soon.

[via phandroid]

This is also apparently a full touchscreen device that features an 8 megapixel camera with autofocus and dual LED flash, 3.8 inch display, 800 MHz processor and has a sleek black, rounded appearance.

If you like Motorola DROID (MILESTONE) and wish it has no keyboard, this might be the device you are waiting for.

[via BGR]