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Motorola DROID users should be on the lookout for the latest update notification to appear at the top of their cell phone screen this week. The latest Android update is adding a bit more functionality to the operating system. Here's a list of a few noteworthy enhancements that can be found in this update:

• Pinch-to-zoom capability in the browser, Gallery, and Google Maps 
• New Weather and News application plus widget 
• Live Wallpapers
• Yahoo! e-mail is now supported
• Google Maps update that includes better synching with Google Maps on the desktop
• Voice-to-text entry support so a microphone icon will appear on the virtual keyboard, just tap and then speak and then watch the text translation
• Google Goggles will now come preloaded on Motorola DROID cell phones that have been updated

We should note that updating the operating system can take some time and drain battery life. The best bet is to plug-in the Motorola DROID before you start the update and try to do it at a time when you won't need to use the cell phone that much. If you have any problem with the update, visit verizonwireless.com/droidsupport.

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