Finally, the agonizing wait is over for Motorola Milestone users on Telus. The long overdue Android 2.1 update has arrived, but in a distasteful manner.  Unfortunately, Telus users don’t get an OTA update option, but a multi-step process using the nearest PC will have you boasting your multi-touch within Google Maps in no time.

What’s new with Android 2.1:

• Animated wallpapers and multiple home screens
  • You can choose between 3, 5, 7, and 9 homescreens.
  • Live wallpapers are now available, others can now be installed from Market.

• Facebook App and Widget
  • Names, profile pictures, and status will can be implemented into your Contacts.
  • A widget can be placed on one of your homescreens.

• Google Maps Updates
  • Personalized suggestions: Autocompletes locations based on personal search history.
  • Syncs with desktop: Synchronizes starred items between Google Maps application and maps.google.com.
  • Multi-touch is now enabled within Google Maps.

• Other Enhancements
  • Help: A new Help Center application is included for mobile access to user guide, video tour of key features, tips and tricks, and FAQs.
  • Bluetooth support: Support for Bluetooth headset multi-function for initiating voice calls.
  • Security: Prevents unauthorized pattern lock bypass, allows for PIN security and local device wipe following PIN error input.
  • Music Player: Album art 3D gallery view supported in landscape orientation.
  • Battery life: Ongoing battery life optimization.
  • Email account removal: Improvements to manual removal of email accounts.

What are you waiting for? Update your Milestone from your PC by clicking here and following the provided 4-step instructions. An OTA update would have been nice, but I think justifying four simple instructions should be easy after you’re reaping the benefits of 2.1. If you’ve already updated your Milestone to 2.1, tell us what you think!

Via MobileSyrup