I really appreciate all the smart ass comments. I merely was asking if HTC was giving up on our phone for newer phones that have better headlines in the media. The Nexus was supposed to get a bug fix but, they are getting more:
- Google Googles will now be baked into the ROM.
- Google Maps is being updated to sync starred items and search suggestions with the desktop version, and it automatically switches to night mode in Navigation to make it easier to read.
- The aforementioned 3G fix.
- And pinch-to-zoom. (Squee!) Yes, multitouch in the browser, gallery and maps.
Just refer to my second post. That'll explain why we're kinda left out in the dark for a little bit. We have a great phone, but it was overshadowed by the Droid when it was released. Too bad, though, it seems we got the better end of the deal. Granted, we can say that with certainty once our phones are rooted and we can mess around with the settings, but right now, we've got a solid foundation to work with. We wait for the root, and then we wait for 2.1. Not sure which one will come first, though it seems the root might.
If you don't know, the N1 is supposed to come to VZW, as well as Sprint, and AT&T. If you just bought this Eris and can return it, you may want to see if waiting for the N1 to come to VZW suits you, or if even a whole other carrier might be the remedy.
Until then, you're stuck with the features you've got. Google Goggles isn't just an N1 thing; it's 1.6 and above. They just have it integrated...or something...whatever that means. It really doesn't sound important.
Our updates will come soon enough. The Eris, admittedly, has the "red-headed brother of the Droid" moniker, suggesting it's neglected or "less-of-a-phone." It isn't. The N1 and the Droid just make more money for HTC, so they pamper them a bit more. It's strictly business. I'm sure HTC loves Gingers too.