Android smartphones introduced in 2011 for the AT&T network will be getting an update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
Yesterday, an update for Motorola Atrix 4G was released via the Motorola website. The update allows users to load third-party apps.
An added bonus is the Samsung Galaxy S Samsung Captivate that was released last year will also be getting the update to Gingerbread. HTC Inspire 4G owners will get an update in August.
AT&T reported that delivery methods will vary by device with upgrades over-the-air (OTA), whenever possible. In some cases large file sizes will require a Wi-Fi connection or connection to the phone to a PC to install the update.
In the case of the Motorola Atrix the update is accomplished through a PC and copied onto the microSD card.
The list of features in the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update are impressive,
with the addition of download manager, active app management,
shortcuts, one-touch copy/paste, widgets, icons, app groups, updated
calendar options, camera geotagging, improved email synching, and camera
auto-focus improvements. Read Gingerbread tips.
The AT&T smartphones planned for a Gingerbread update are:
- HTC Inspire 4G (read review).
- LG Phoenix.
- Motorola ATRIX 4G(read review).
- Pantech Crossover.
- Samsung Captivate (read review)
- Samsung Infuse 4G (read review).