Some Verizon Wireless Motorola Droid users are reporting that they’re now seeing an Android OS update available for their smartphone.  The AP:ESD56/BP:C_01.3E.01P update contains the following updates and fixes:

– OS stability is improved.
– Battery life is improved.
– Camera auto focus functionality is improved, and time between shots is reduced.
– Enhancements for three-way calling.
– Audio for incoming calls is improved.
– When receiving a call on call waiting, the speakerphone now remains on.
– Bluetooth functionality is improved; background echo is eliminated.
– Improved Bluetooth phone book transfer of contacts to in-vehicle Bluetooth solutions.
– Users can now receive SMS and MMS messages after an EMS message is received.
– SMS and MMS may now be sent to seven-digit addresses.
– Google contact merging has been updated to accommodate seven-digit numbers.
– Visual Voice Mail notices now arrive instantaneously.
– The corporate calendar widget user interface is updated.

As of this posting, we have not yet been able to upgrade our Droid.  To check if the update is available for your Droid, go to Settings > About phone > System updates.

UPDATE: According to BGR, Verizon is putting the OS update out in stages.  If you haven’t yet received the update, you’ll have to wait a couple of days for the next update cycle.  Read more…

Resource: Verizon Wireless Droid Update Page

Thanks, Rob!