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.

Cnet

Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi starts getting Android 3.1 early

Google's warning that Xoom Wi-Fi Android 3.1 updates might be delayed for weeks were proven cautious on Thursday as numerous owners have reported getting the upgrade early. The build is virtually identical to the one reaching 3G Xooms on Verizon and brings movie rentals, USB peripheral support, resizable widgets and a deeper multitasking interface. Early adopters have also found it noticeably faster.

The update is still due to be pushed out gradually for those waiting for an automatic delivery. A chance exists that a manual check will speed up the upgrade process, but no Xoom Wi-Fi owners are known to have reported it working so far.

Electronista