Software update version 1.3.18 released for Motorola Cliq

Motorola Cliq update 1.3.18Motorola has rolled out the latest update for Cliq, version 1.3.18, which brings performance, battery life and other improvements to the device. It also has updated versions of all Google applications such as Maps and YouTube. This update will not change upgrade the Android OS in your phone. Android 2.1 with MotoBlur is still expected to be released in 2nd quarter of this year for the Cliq. Meanwhile, after experiencing some annoying issues with this phone, I can guarantee that any update is welcome. Check out the complete change log for 1.3.18 after the break.

Improved Battery Life
Enhanced battery performance.

Improved Touch Screen Sensitivity
Improves the touch screen sensitivity and response of your device.

Better Audio Routing
Repairs audio routing to prevent spontaneous speakerphone activations during calls and the random occurrence of music playback through the earpiece instead of appropriate external speakers.

Improved Caller Notification
Improves user interface performance, consistently notifying you when a new call is coming in, reducing missed call notifications.

Faster GPS Performance
Provides faster GPS performance for applications like Google Maps, Geotagging of photos and other GPS functions (SUPL).

Support For Additional Windows Media Formats
Compatible with more media formats including .WMA and .WAV Windows media files.

Bluetooth Improvements

Allows a Bluetooth car kit to sync to your device so your car kit can display the names of incoming callers, download phone book contacts so calls can be made from the car kit display and allows you to view the call history list from the car kit display.

Listen to visual voicemail over Bluetooth.

SIM Card Management
Import, export or delete contacts individually or in groups.

Additional Stability
Additional device stability reduces occurrence of unresponsiveness and/or programs quitting unexpectedly.

The Latest Versions of Google Applications
Updated GMS application provides access to the latest versions of Google apps like Maps, Talk, YouTube, Market and more.

Updated Quickoffice
Read, edit or create Microsoft® Office documents with the latest, preloaded version of Quickoffice.

If you haven’t gotten the update yet, be patient. It should be available for you soon.

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