Motorola DROID Android 2.1 Update now Live

After a few weeks of uncertainty, Motorola have finally released Android 2.1 for the Motorola DROID.

The rollout is gradual, so if you haven’t received a notification just yet then just wait a little longer (possibly till the end of the week).

The update brings a number of features such as pinch-to-zoom on the Browser, gallery and Google Maps. Live Wallpapers are also included in the update allowing you to interact with the background on the phone. The full list of updated features can be found after the jump.

* Pinch-to-zoom is now available when using the browser, Gallery, and Google Maps.
* New Weather and News application plus widget.
o The Weather and News app pulls the information you want from the Web and brings it to your fingertips. You get weekly and hourly weather forecasts based on your location, and news headlines.
* New support for voice-to-text entry.
o Whenever a text-entry box appears, simply tap the microphone icon on the virtual keyboard and speak.
* New Gallery application with 3D layout. View and share photos taken with your phone and images from your online Picasa Web albums.
* Live Wallpapers offer richer animated, interactive backgrounds on the home screen. Access them with a long press anywhere on the home screen. Tap Wallpapers, then Live Wallpapers.
* Free Yahoo! Mail is now supported”simply sign in with your Yahoo! email address and password.
* Google Maps update.
o Personalized suggestions and synchronized starring with desktop maps.google.com.
+ Starred items are stored and synced automatically between Google Maps on your device and maps.google.com on your computer, making it easy to search for places you’ve searched for before.
o New night mode in Google Maps Navigation automatically changes the screen at night for easier viewing.
* Improved pattern-lock functionality.
* Improved handset audio when disconnecting a wired headset.

Feel free to comment if you get the update to let us know if all works as it should and if it was worth the wait.

Via: BGR