HTC Evo 4G getting Gingerbread on June 6

We're loving the recent push of Android 2.3 Gingerbread updates, and the latest group to get a sweet taste of the Gingerbread will be HTC Evo 4G owners.

Sprint announced this morning that it will begin rolling out an over-the-air update on June 6 to deliver the latest software release. As usual, the update will come in batches and users will receive a notification on their smartphones to let them know when the update is ready for download.

However, if you simply can't wait, there will be a manual download option starting June 3, where you can access the update by going to the Menu option on the Evo 4G and then selecting Settings > System updates > HTC software update. You can find more details and instructions on Sprint's Community site.

In addition to upgrading the Evo 4G to Gingerbread, the software update also restores the smartphone's ability to sync multiple Gmail accounts, display e-mail attachments, and it fixes battery discharge issues.

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Motorola Atrix next in line for Gingerbread update?

appears AT&T's Motorola Atrix 4G might be next in line to receive Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Tech site BriefMobile has scored an alleged copy of the update, which claims it's full of new features, including application grouping, downloads management, and a retooled user experience.

According to BriefMobile's information, the revamped user interface feels less like Motoblur and more like the Motorola Droid X's Gingerbread update. Another noteworthy feature is the ability to download apps from outside of the Android Market. As you may know already, AT&T recently changed its stance on this topic, beginning with the Infuse 4G.

BriefMobile anticipates a June or July release for the Atrix update and expects it to have a build number along the lines of 4.5.XX. The AT&T smartphone recently saw an update that enabled support for the HSUPA+ network, but it didn't play nice with select banking apps. For those affected, Motorola has since made a minor update available.

Since we're on the subject of Motorola software updates, readers should be reminded that Verizon's Droid X is now seeing its Gingerbread update. Many of the features here look to similar to those found in the 2.3 that's apparently headed to the Atrix 4G.

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T-Mobile to offer Gingerbread for G2, unlimited Wi-Fi calls

Several leaked documents suggest T-Mobile is preparing to offer unlimited Wi-Fi calling and expanded information for caller ID, while the Gingerbread update for G2 handsets is listed as "coming soon." The internal memos, which were posted by TmoNews, note that subscribers who have signed up with an Even More, Even More Plus or 4G Do More plan will be able to make calls over Wi-Fi connections without using voice minutes.

A separate memo indicates the company is preparing to change its "Caller Name" feature to "Name ID," bringing additional information for unblocked numbers that are not already in the user's contacts. The information is said to include a name, number, city and state for each caller. The service will eventually be expanded with an option to create "one touch address book entries" based on the details.

The G2 leak suggests the company is preparing to update the handset with Android 2.3 in the near future. Aside from the UI refinements, the release is said to bring "faster, more intuitive" text input and improved power management.

The Wi-Fi calling option is paired with a May 11 launch date, while the Name ID feature appears to be on its way on the 22nd. A date for the Gingerbread release remains unclear, though it will arrive automatically as an over-the-air update.

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