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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).”
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Palm restore iTunes sync for Pre with webOS 1.1.0
By Chris Davies on Friday, Jul 24th 2009 No CommentsSprint now selling Palm Pre online
By Chris Davies on Thursday, Jul 23rd 2009 No CommentsThe 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.
Palm seeking webOS game engineers
By Chris Davies on Monday, Jul 20th 2009 No CommentsPalm have advertised for a “Game Frameworks Engineer”, who would be responsible for developing and optimizing frameworks for game developers keen to create titles for webOS and the Palm Pre. According to the listing, Palm are putting together a team dedicated to game development on their new platform.
Palm Mojo SDK for webOS publicly released; new apps incoming
By Chris Davies on Thursday, Jul 16th 2009 No CommentsPalm have announced that their Mojo SDK for the webOS platform is available for general download, opening the floodgates for developers to code for the Palm Pre. The company has confirmed that they will be accepting new applications for the on-device App Market from the fall, when the new submissions process opens.
Apple block Palm Pre sync in iTunes 8.2.1
By Chris Davies on Thursday, Jul 16th 2009 No CommentsApple have yanked Pre compatibility from iTunes 8.2.1, in an update to the media management software described as “an issue with verification of Apple devices.” The move is not exactly unexpected; the two companies traded feints in mid-June, with Apple suggesting that future versions of iTunes “may no longer provide syncing functionality” with anything other than iPods and iPhones, while Palm accused them of threatening “a direct blow” to users seeking a seamless experience.
SlashGear talk GSM Pre with Palm and O2
By Chris Davies on Tuesday, Jul 7th 2009 No CommentsPalm’s big news for today was it’s announcement of the GSM Palm Pre and the exclusivity deals the company has carved out with O2 in the UK, Ireland and Germany, and Movistar in Spain. We had the opportunity to sit down with Palm and O2 today, and talk about what changes they’ve made to the smartphone, how they see it sitting in a range dominated by the iPhone 3GS, and why European customers will have to wait until the Christmas holidays before they can pick one up.
Seidio Palm Pre battery: 20% more power, no extra bulk
By Chris Davies on Tuesday, Jul 7th 2009 No CommentsSeidio’s first extended battery for the Palm Pre may have had the charge – it promised almost double the capacity of the standard 1,150mAh pack the smartphone is shipped with – but it also had the bulk to go with it. Now Seidio are back with an alternative; you only get around 20-percent more capacity, but there’s no change in your Pre’s profile.
Palm Pre hitting UK, Ireland, Germany & Spain by Christmas
By Chris Davies on Tuesday, Jul 7th 2009 No CommentsHot on the heels of Palm’s Movistar GSM Pre sighting comes confirmation from carrier O2 that they’ll be offering the smartphone “in time for the Christmas holidays”. The handset will go on sale in the UK, Ireland and Germany on O2, with Spanish buyers getting the GSM Pre on Movistar. As expected, the only hardware change has been switching to support HSDPA/UMTS.
Palm confirm Movistar GSM Pre exclusivity; O2 to follow?
By Chris Davies on Tuesday, Jul 7th 2009 No CommentsThe GSM Palm Pre has made its first official appearance, on the company’s Spanish site. Unveiled as an exclusive to carrier Movistar, the Spanish network owned by Telefonica, the announcement lends further weight to the rumors that O2 – also a Telefonica carrier – will make some GSM Pre announcement this week.
Verizon Tour, T-Mobile Dash 3G or Sprint Snap?
By Vincent Nguyen on Saturday, Jul 4th 2009 No CommentsHow you answer whether to buy a Verizon Tour, T-Mobile Dash 3G or Sprint Snap smartphone actually depend on which carrier you’re current on, or if you’re willing to switch. Switching carrier for any phone is a drastic move unless you’re moving to an iPhone 3GS.
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