Nexus One update fixes 3G problem, adds multitouch

Google has started pushing out an update for the Nexus One that will fix a 3G connectivity problem that has plagued some users and adds limited support for multitouch.

After receiving over 1,500 messages in a support forum from people complaining about trouble connecting to 3G, Google said last week that it had identified the problem and would soon deliver a fix. On Tuesday, it posted a message on its Nexus One news and updates page announcing that it had started delivering the software update.

In addition to fixing the 3G problem, the update adds the first applications to support multitouch. The phone's browser, gallery and maps applications will now support pinch-to-zoom functionality. The gallery is the photo application on the phone.