by Search Copywriter
D. Warburton
D. Warburton
Google has released a multi-touch software update for its Nexus One 'superphone'. In addition to enabling multi-touch functionality on a number of applications, this update aims to fix problems with 3G connectivity.NYTimes.com reports that the multi-touch update has been anticipated since Google launched its smartphone last month, and that some users in Europe had already found ways to activate the function ahead of the update. Multi-touch improves ease of access, allowing pinch-to-zoom style navigation in applications such as Google Maps, web browsers and the photo gallery.
Other updates to Google Maps include synchronisation of "starred items" between different versions of the phone and personal computers. The device's built-in web browser will also offer search suggestions that take into account a user's previous search history, improving the user experience.
However, perhaps the most significant aspect of the update is its fixing of the problem that saw poor performance on the phone's 3G connection - a hot topic on the Nexus One forum. Google has announced that this new software update will "improve 3G connectivity on some Nexus One phones."
Google informed users: "In order to access the update, you will receive a message on your phone's notification bar. Just download the update, wait for it to install, and you should be all set. This update will be rolled out gradually to phones - and most users might not receive the notification until the end of the week. We hope you enjoy these new features and look forward to your feedback."
