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Palm Banhammers a Pre Theme for Android

, Aug 12th 2009 Discuss [0]

Are you an Android-lover? Are you still touting around your trusty G1, or even moved onto the physical keyboard-less Magic or Hero? And maybe someone you know has that other Linux-based Operating System, known as WebOS, and you can't help but want some of that action for yourself. Well, you could have gotten a little closer with a simple theme called (you guessed it) "Palm Pre Android Theme", which borrowed the icons, wallpapers, and general mojo directly from WebOS. Read The Full Story

Update: Palm Pre Keeps An Eye On You

, Aug 12th 2009 Discuss [0]

It looks like Palm is up to no good, at least if you're one to want some kind of security and privacy when going about your every day agenda.  Earlier today, developer Joey Hess did some digging around within the WebOS code that transmits information back to Palm, trying to find out what exactly Palm discerned from this information, and what he found isn't that promising. Read The Full Story

Wireless charging “pointless” without super capacitors say analysts

, Aug 7th 2009 Discuss [0]

Don't tell Palm or WildCharge, but analysts Strategy Analytics reckon that right now wireless charging is "pointless".  In fact, according to the company's latest report, manufacturers of wireless charging systems such as Palm's Touchstone for the Pre or WildCharge's eponymous system are currently falling way short of their potential. Read The Full Story

Bell Mobility Palm Pre hits Canada August 27th

, Aug 4th 2009 Discuss [0]

Palm and Bell Mobility have announced that the Pre smartphone will be available in Canada on August 27th, priced at CA$199.95 (US$187) with a three year contract.  The CDMA handset is the same model as is already on sale in the US through carrier Sprint, and includes EVDO Rev.A, Bluetooth and WiFi, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and multitouch-capable capacitive touchscreen. Read The Full Story

Palm Pre WiFi app creates DIY EVDO router [Video]

, Aug 3rd 2009 Discuss [0]

Official support for tethering is still one feature conspicuous by its absence from the Palm Pre's abilities, and the last we heard Palm were cautioning tweakers not to unofficially enable it lest Sprint get upset.  If, though, the promise of sharing all that EVDO Rev.A goodness is just too good to miss, and you fancy some MiFi-style WiFi hotspot action, then homebrew app My Tether is the answer. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Palm Pre $99.99 only for today only

, Aug 3rd 2009 Discuss [0]

We've seen the Palm Pre accidentally advertised for $99.99 before, but if you'd like a legitimate $99.99 deal then head over to LetsTalk.  The company is offering the Palm smartphone for $99 after a combination of mail-in and instant discounts, though you'll seemingly need to order before the end of today if you want to be eligible. The Pre in question is new (rather than refurbished) and requires a two-year agreement with Sprint, but that's no different to what the carrier themselves (or Amazon) expect of you. Read The Full Story

Amazon add Palm Pre to online catalog

, Aug 3rd 2009 Discuss [0]

After Sprint opened up the doors to online ordering of the Palm Pre through their webstore, Amazon have got in on the action.  The webOS smartphone is now available to order there, too, priced at the same $199.99 as Sprint but with no mail-in rebate forms to deal with. Read The Full Story

Palm Pre gets two new apps, hopefully sign of software surge

, Jul 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

Along with the launch of the Mojo SDK for webOS also came a promise from Palm of a new wave of software hitting the Pre's App Catalog.  Today there's news of two new titles available to download, and while that may not quite amount to a "wave" as yet - a trickle, perhaps? - it's hopefully a sign of good things to come. The titles themselves are OpenTable and Fliq Bookmarks.  OpenTable offers not only restaurant bookings from the touchscreen of your Pre, but reviews, reservation management, GPS searches to call up places to eat nearby and integration with the handset's calendar to automatically note down your eating arrangements. Read The Full Story

Pegatron Freescale netbook prototype shows up with Pre in tow

, Jul 27th 2009 Discuss [3]

Pegatron have been showing off their Freescale-powered netbook prototype again, and if you're wondering why there's a Palm Pre perched on the end then it's because the two share the same basic ARM Cortex A8 core architecture.  In the unnamed netbook's case, though, the Freescale iMX515 runs at 1GHz, and is capable of playing 720p video and running 3D games. Read The Full Story

Palm Pre return rate at about 3%

, Jul 24th 2009 Discuss [0]

Though it was initially reported that the Palm Pre had a return rate of a staggering 40%, it seems that number was based on bad data and now is more around the 2-3% area, which is a significant drop. Read The Full Story

Palm restore iTunes sync for Pre with webOS 1.1.0

, Jul 24th 2009 Discuss [0]

Palm have released their latest update for Pre, webOS 1.1.0, and along with increased speed and various UI tweaks they've also addressed one of the more contentious issues from the past month: iTunes synchronization.  After Apple seemingly purposefully blocked the Pre from using iTunes in their 8.2.1 update midway through the month, webOS 1.1.0 "resolves an issue preventing media sync from working with latest version of iTunes (8.2.1)." Read The Full Story

Sprint now selling Palm Pre online

, Jul 23rd 2009 Discuss [0]

The Palm Pre is now available to order via Sprint's website, rather than requiring would-be buyers to visit their local store.  Pricing for the smartphone - which we reviewed back in June - remains the same at $199.99. Read The Full Story
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