Droid X Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update To Begin Friday May 27th

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While we are still not entirely sure what that “confidential project” for the Droid X was all about, we can tell you this — the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update will begin rolling out for Verizon users on May 27.

Yup, May 27th as in this Friday. Its always nice when you get some good news and do not have a long wait before you can enjoy it. Of course, we should point out that while the update has been confirmed as beginning on Friday by Verizon, that does not mean that all Droid X users will see an update on Friday. Or this weekend for that matter. In other words, this will be rolling out gradually. And that is assuming there are no issues that cause it to stop.

With that, the update will bring the software version to 4.5.596.MB810.Verizon.en.US and will provide “several improvements” as well as Android 2.3 Gingerbread. As to those other improvements and enhancements, those include power management, a download manager, app groups, dock icons and more. According to the change log coming from Verizon, here is the full list of what you can expect;

Enhancements:

• Download Manager App: New App to manage all of your downloads from web browsing, email attachments and other apps.
• App and Power Management Details: Under Manage Applications, a new “Running” tab displays a list of active applications and the storage and memory being used by each.
• Multi-Touch Key-Chording: New ability to enter numbers and symbols with keyboard shortcut combos, instead of having to change to the numeric keyboard mode.
• Improved Word Selection and Copy Functionality: New capability to select a word via press-hold. A second press of the selected word copies the selected characters.
• New User Interface and Color Scheme: New widgets, icons and screens with refreshed colors.
• Dock Icons: Static Phone, App Launcher and Contacts icons are replaced within a customizable dock. Three swappable icons and the App Launcher icon are fixed to the Dock at the bottom of all home screen panels for easy and instant access.
• App Groups: New App Menu allows creation of custom app groups, in addition to 3 default groups: All Apps, Recent and Downloaded.
• Emergent Groups and Smart Contacts: Based on usage, participant and addressee suggestions are made in Calendar entries, emails and text messages. Create groups instantly based on the context of what you’re doing. For example, quickly create a group based on a suggestion Calendar invitee list or the group of people with whom you’re texting.
• Updated Calendar Options: Display Calendar and event times in your home time zone when traveling. Dismiss individual reminders, such as dismissing one meeting reminder without dismissing other meeting reminders. Easy conference dialing – simply dial and automatically enter a conference code directly from your Calendar.

Other improvements:

• Geo-Tagging for Camera applications

Calendar application:

• Calendar appointments created on the device with Exchange Active Sync will correctly display on the device.
• Update calendar appointments with Exchange Active Sync without deleting them.
• Successfully sync the Inbox and Calendar when using Exchange Active Sync.

Email application:

• Improved contact syncing from multiple accounts.
• Email pushes now work correctly when using Exchange Active Sync.
• Exchange Active Sync account setup will accurately present server option.
• Forwarded emails send properly while using Exchange Active Sync.
• POP3/IMAP emails now show the correct date stamp.

• Successfully edit Contacts without being directed to the home screen.
• Autofocus Camera feature has been improved for use in low-light conditions.
• Improved battery life while using Bluetooth.