The update we told you about earlier in the week for the DROID 3 is now rolling. This update brings Google Talk video chat along with various fixes that include  battery life. This update will bring you to version 5.6.890.XT862.Verizon.en.US. You will eventually receive the update automatically, but you can check to see if you can grab it manually by going to Menu/Settings/About Phone/System Updates. Keep checking because it might not be available on your first try.

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Email and Messaging

• EAS policies can now limit personal email.
• After setting up “Other” email accounts, user is now taken back to “Adding Accounts” page.
• Yahoo!® emails show correct time-date stamp.

Applications and Widgets

• Google Video Talk now comes preloaded.
• V CAST Media Manager now comes preloaded.
• Geo-tagging feature works properly.
• Successfully subscribe to News App bundles.
• Successfully launch GoToMeeting®.
• When selecting to return “Home” in V CAST Video on Demand, the correct video will play.
• V CAST App Store menu now functions correctly.
• Streaming video is now available within the NFL Mobile app.
• Improvements in the stability and connection of the Data widget.
• Improvements in the stability of VZ Navigator®.
• City ID now displays country name when receiving international calls.
• SWYPE® keyboard cursor no longer skips to auto signature.
• Backup Assistant no longer displays “Network Unavailable” error message.

Additional Device Features

• Improved camera shutter speed and addition of multi-shot capability.
• Correct charging indication displayed while on the Wireless Charging Pad.
• Improved stability reduces camera, browser and device lockups/force close.
• Access My Verizon without any force close errors.
• Display screen no longer flickers.
• Airplane Mode works properly while toggling rapidly.
• GPS updates now install properly.
• Improved battery life.
• The Startup animation sound will no longer play when the device is in “Silent Mode”.
• Guided Tours now available for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®.
• When display is locked and rotating camcorder is in use, the display is no longer distorted.
• Improvements in the functionality and stability of the SWYPE messaging feature.
• Device no longer overheats after prolonged use of camera or camcorder.
• Device no longer force closes while in Landscape Mode and the Apps Tray button is selected.

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