Magic to receive 2.1 update!

[bgoody]

Presumably it's real:

http://androidforums.com/rogers/10647-rogers-dream-1-6-update-23.html#post236007

[lovemymobile]

MS got an e-mail too (on homepage). so guessing it's all good. Still the "mid-year" is a bit vague and leaves people in limbo

“While there has been a lot of confusion regarding software updates for these devices – we want to make sure that everyone knows that Rogers has been pushing hard to ensure the best possible outcome for all customers who have purchased an HTC Dream and Magic. Although we previously announced that we did not plan an upgrade to either device, we have reevaluated based on Rogers request and agreed to move forward.

First, we will be implementing an update for the 1.5 OS to both the HTC Dream and HTC Magic in the upcoming weeks. These will offer a number of benefits for these devices, including bringing the HTC Sense experience to the HTC Magic, although the OS version will remain 1.5.

By mid-year, HTC will issue an upgrade to Android 2.1, including the highly acclaimed HTC Sense experience for the HTC Magic.

However, due to certain limitations on the HTC Dream, the software path for the HTC Dream will not be developed beyond the next Android 1.5 update. While we regret not being able to offer the same updates to both devices, by bringing this upgrade to the HTC Magic, we are delivering the best solution possible given the situation at hand.”

[Frankie]

poor poor dream owners :(

[mr-anderson]

rumours are by end of March now :)

[underwhere]

limited time upgrade" coming to Dream owners. lol

http://mobilesyrup.com/2010/01/09/rogers-to-offer-htc-dream-owners-a-limited-time-opportunity-to-upgrade-to-magic/

[Hog]

good move, hope it's free!

[pusher]

i personally think that all updates should be made available for the lifetime of a device.

[newton]

Magic is also hit with that 911 issue :( too bad for those who upgraded. It'll get better

http://mobilesyrup.com/2010/01/19/rogers-htc-magic-also-effected-by-911-software-fix/