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Palm Pre advert released: Flow

, Jun 4th 2009 Discuss [0]

Palm have been accused of under-marketing the Pre to the general public (as opposed to rabid bloggers and tech-followers), and they're hoping to turn that around with their first proper advert for the smartphone.  Called "Flow", it uses 1,000 choreographed kung fu experts to illustrate the Pre's connectivity. Check out the advert after the cut Read The Full Story

Palm Pre: Camera samples, AT&T launch, Push-GMail and first review

, May 28th 2009 Discuss [0]

If Palm thought they could seize the Pre spotlight with their Google I/O demo, they were sadly disappointed.  As well as their official HTML5 demo we've also seen the results of the Pre's 3-megapixel autofocus camera, courtesy of both Palm themselves and one of the company's Lead Software engineers. More Palm Pre news after the cut Read The Full Story

Palm Pre to have Push GMail

, May 27th 2009 Discuss [0]

My Pre reports that a tipster with a webOS emulator has found that the Pre will utilize IMAP IDLE. This means that users on GMail will have near instantaneous reception of new emails. That’s right, it’s getting pushed down to the phone from the GMail servers. Read The Full Story

Palm Pre user guide, features & getting-started documents leak

, May 27th 2009 Discuss [0]

Pre-day is a little over a week away, and if you're anything like some members of the SlashGear team you're wringing your hands in anticipation.  Over at our Palm-loving sibling site My Pre they've got something that could keep you from tearing your hair out: the Getting Started Guide, Features Guide and full User Guide for the smartphone. After the cut, possible OS incompatibilities? Read The Full Story

Patch those leaks: HTC’s new Android device and Palm Pre business launch guide

, May 24th 2009 Discuss [0]

Today has been exciting for mobile phone enthusiasts. First, information on the HTC Lancaster was released. Details about the Lancaster include a 2.8" touchscreen, full size slide out QWERTY, and will feature a unique HTC Social Networking integration client. Launch date on ATT is slated for August 3rd. Read The Full Story

Best Buy stores getting four Palm Pre on June 6th, RadioShack two?

, May 22nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Sprint CEO Dan Hesse was accused by many of attempting to stoke demand when he warned that stock of the Palm Pre on launch day might be limited, but news coming out of Best Buy and RadioShack suggests there could be many disappointed people on June 6th.  According to an insider at Best Buy, the approximately 1,000 stores taking part in the Pre launch will have roughly 4,250 handsets to share between them, averaging out at just four units per location. Meanwhile, a separate RadioShack tipster has confirmed that 721 of the company's stores will be selling the Pre on June 6th, "limited to high coastal areas like New York, New Jersey, California, Miami, Texas, etc."  While specific stock figures are unknown, he estimated just two Pre devices per RadioShack. After the cut: Best Buy Palm Pre waiting list opening this weekend? Read The Full Story

Palm & Sprint Pre launch party: My Pre will be there

, May 20th 2009 Discuss [1]

The countdown to the Palm Pre has now started in earnest, and while there’s talk of stock shortages it’s not getting in the way of a good old-fashioned launch party.  Our Pre-obsessed sibling site, My Pre, has been invited to the Palm and Sprint launch event on Wednesday June 3rd.

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Sprint CEO warns of Palm Pre shortage at launch

, May 20th 2009 Discuss [0]

Those hoping to come home with a Palm Pre on June 6th might do well to start queuing early, as Sprint CEO Dan Hesse predicts the carrier will not have sufficient handsets to meet initial demand.  Speaking at an investors conference, Hesse explained the relative shortage of Pre advertising as down to managing consumer expectations.  Meanwhile, an unnamed source at a Sprint retail partner has revealed that there will be less than 30,000 Pre units available at launch. Read The Full Story

Palm Pre Canadian release set for Bell Mobility in 2H09

, May 6th 2009 Discuss [1]

Bell Mobility and Palm have announced that the carrier will be the exclusive debut for the Pre smartphone in Canada.  Set to launch in the second half of 2009, the smartphone will be the same 3G EVDO Rev.A handset as Sprint users will get in the US.

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webOS screenshots preview the Palm Pre

, Apr 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

Palm's webOS is showing its face, courtesy of leaked screenshots from the developers' SDK.  An unnamed developer released these images, which show the Pre's platform mid-call, flaunting its status and settings pages, and in Google Maps. Read The Full Story

Palm Pre hands-on at CTIA 2009

, Apr 2nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Over at our sibling site My Pre, CTIA was always going to be about just one handset: the Palm Pre.  They’ve done themselves proud, too, with a wealth of new coverage, photos and video of the handset in action, together with details of some of the software that’s available for the Pre. 

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Pre Community relaunch: say hello to My Pre

, Mar 9th 2009 Discuss [0]

We kick off the new week with a little network news.  In the run-up to the Palm Pre launch, SlashGear's sibling-site Pre Community has rebranded to My Pre.  There'll still be the same community, same high-quality content and editorials, but with a new, personable perspective on making the most of what Palm's super-smartphone has to offer. Read The Full Story