Nexus One getting Pinch Zoom

[mazz0310]

Nexus One getting an update to include pinch to zoom? Will we be getting it eventually ?

Google Nexus One Over-the-Air Software Updates Available Now - Google nexus one update - Gizmodo
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Pinch-to-zoom functionality: devices will now include a new pinch-to-zoom mechanism in the phone's Browser, Gallery and Maps applications

Can't wait til someone ports over the new gallery

Full Details of Update:

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: we will provide a general fix to help improve 3G connectivity on some Nexus One phones

 

[tangomango]

I think pinch zoom exists with Dolphin browser?

 

[mazz0310]

I think pinch zoom exists with Dolphin browser?

Yes it does, but I still like the default browser better, plus it'll be nice to have in google maps as well.

 

[bobbyjason]

Nexus One getting an update to include pinch to zoom? Will we be getting it eventually ?

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Can't wait til someone ports over the new gallery

This is all great..

I have Dolphin browser installed on my Nexus One - which supports the multi touch already.

I know Over The Air is meant to be automatic; but is there a way to force the update?

Cheers

Bobby

 

[mazz0310]

This is all great..

I have Dolphin browser installed on my Nexus One - which supports the multi touch already.

I know Over The Air is meant to be automatic; but is there a way to force the update?

Cheers

Bobby

Hm, not that I know of, when we got one for the Droid we had to wait until someone leaked the update.zip.

 

[bobbyjason]

Hm, not that I know of, when we got one for the Droid we had to wait until someone leaked the update.zip.

Ah right :/

Well i just went to system update and it said everything was up to date.

Then again; I wonder if OTA works in the UK given its not offcially released yet!

 

[xmr405o]

Nexus One getting an update to include pinch to zoom? Will we be getting it eventually ?

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Can't wait til someone ports over the new gallery

wooo hoo. I think that's all I'm missing is the pinch to zoom in google maps. I have dolphin and I have the media gallery which has pinch to zoom. I

 

[mazz0310]

wooo hoo. I think that's all I'm missing is the pinch to zoom in google maps. I have dolphin and I have the media gallery which has pinch to zoom. I

You're using the milestone gallery? The pinch zoom in it is nice, but I like the 2.1 gallery better.

 

[magnus]

This is awesome!!!!! I'm really excited about the maps functionality!!!!!

 

[magnus]

You're using the milestone gallery? The pinch zoom in it is nice, but I like the 2.1 gallery better.

+1
yeah 2.1 gallery is better than Milestone IMHO

 

[jb1]

this is what i was worried about with being a droid owner when the nexus was released.. That updates and improvements would released so quickly to nexus before the droid since its coming straight from google rather than having to go through motorola. this is upsetting to me..possible nexus switch once it hits verizon..

 

[mazz0310]

this is what i was worried about with being a droid owner when the nexus was released.. That updates and improvements would released so quickly to nexus before the droid since its coming straight from google rather than having to go through motorola. this is upsetting to me..possible nexus switch once it hits verizon..

Yeah I agree with you. If Nexus has 2.1 I don't see why we shouldn't, other than sales.

 

[Timaphillips]

Droid is a "Google phone," too. But it's irritating to see Nexus get multi-touch and everything else 2.1-ish before us. Just update us already, Google!!!

I'm going to have to root soon.

 

[shadowdude777]

this is what i was worried about with being a droid owner when the nexus was released.. That updates and improvements would released so quickly to nexus before the droid since its coming straight from google rather than having to go through motorola. this is upsetting to me..possible nexus switch once it hits verizon..

I thought the whole point of the Droid being labeled as a "Google Experience" phone was that we'd get the updates as soon as they were released because the companies wouldn't be messing around with it.

 

[ubergray]

If you read the article, you should note that the update is adding pinch to zoom to MAPS.

 

[jb1]

its also adding it to gallery and browser..watch the video on engadget

 

[pachik]

I don't understand... there are farrrrrrr more droids out there than nexus ones.. why are we being left out like this.. this isn't google like.. we better get some sick updates

 

[athflying]

this is what i was worried about with being a droid owner when the nexus was released.. That updates and improvements would released so quickly to nexus before the droid since its coming straight from google rather than having to go through motorola. this is upsetting to me..possible nexus switch once it hits verizon..

You are going to switch phones just because it is updated "faster"?? I can't imagine it being much longer before the update is released for the Droid....as far as I know, it's not Google's fault, but Motorola and Verizon have to work out the kinks once they recieve the update from Google....just think it's funny you would base your decision on a phone based on that sole factor.

 

[gthrift]

It's also adding night mode to Navigation. Motorola, Verizon and especially Google need to get their shit together and stop fragmenting the market. This is my biggest problem with Android vs iPhone. If the 3Gs gets and update then so does the 3G, the original, and the 3 iPod Touch models.

 

[jb1]

its a pretty good reason to switch phones..instead of being left in the dark on updates, getting the newest and best software immediately, so that that when we finally get 2.1, 2.2 is already being talked about..exactly what gthrift said about the iphone..when an update comes out..ALL the phones get it at once.. thats how it should be

 

[athflying]

It's also adding night mode to Navigation. Motorola, Verizon and especially Google need to get their shit together and stop fragmenting the market. This is my biggest problem with Android vs iPhone. If the 3Gs gets and update then so does the 3G, the original, and the 3 iPod Touch models.

Google just makes the OS and puts it out there, so not really their fault if manfucturers and carriers aren't updating their hardware. The whole point of Android is to have a fragmented market...there is or hopefully will be something out there that appeals to everyone....vs. the iPhone one size fits all. Who cares if their whole lineup gets updated at one time...the hardware and software is still a crippled POS.

Everyone needs to take a deep breath and relax. The update will come soon enough. It's not like it's going to revolutionize how you use your phone.

 

[athflying]

its a pretty good reason to switch phones..instead of being left in the dark on updates, getting the newest and best software immediately, so that that when we finally get 2.1, 2.2 is already being talked about..exactly what gthrift said about the iphone..when an update comes out..ALL the phones get it at once.. thats how it should be

Well if that's how you feel, you will be switching phones quite often. There is always something newer and better on the horizon.

 

[AdamPS]

Um.....relax? The update was literally JUST announced. It is barely even live yet and people are already ready to switch phones because it might be exclusive to the Nexus for a very small sliver of time? I love my Droid but this is hardly a life or death situation here.

 

[gnowak2]

Nexus got an overnight update and got multi touch and improved maps. Are we next?

 

[gonzoguy24]

I friggin hope so. This is a load of BS but now i guess we know how it feels (remember when we got our sweet quick 2.0.1 update before anyone else got move to 2.0?)