Google Nexus One Gets Multitouch in Software Update
Aaron Jones | February 2, 2010 | no comments
Google has just sent out its first over-the-air software update to its Nexus One phone. The new update includes some fixes to bug issues, a few new features, and most importantly, multitouch! Nexus One users will find the new update on their phone’s notification bar. Its a short list, but its got some great stuff that Google says will fix problems some Nexus One users may have had, including:
Google Goggles: This mobile application will now be available directly on your device by launching it from your All Apps menu. Just use your Nexus One camera to start searching the web.
Google Maps: The Maps application with be updated to a new version, Google Maps 3.4, which will include:
- Starred items synchronized with maps.google.com – access your favorite places from your phone or computer.
- Search suggestions from your personal maps.google.com history – makes it easy to search for places you’ve searched for before.
- Night mode in Google Maps Navigation – automatically changes your screen at night for easier viewing and driving.
Pinch-to-zoom functionality: Devices will now include a new pinch-to-zoom mechanism in the phone’s Browser, Gallery and Maps applications.
3G connectivity: Google will provide a general fix to help improve 3G connectivity on some Nexus One phones.