Engadget is reporting that the HTC Hero will be getting the Android 2.1 update in mid-March. TELUS has not confirmed a release date for the update but we hope to hear something soon. The HTC Hero will also add a new Friend Stream widget that aggregates user updates across services. The Google Nexus One & Moto Droid have both recently been updated to Android 2.1. The Moto CLIQ is also expected to be updated to Android 2.1.The Android 2.1 OS features:
- Live Wallpapers
- Additional Home Screens
- Updated Home Screen Navigation
- New App Launcher
- Voice Typing For All Text Fields
- New Widgets
- 3D Photo Gallery