Palm have finally pushed out their latest update for the Palm Pre, webOS 1.2.0, a 79MB over-the-air firmware install that adds support for paid apps, Amazon MP3 downloads while on a mobile network (rather than WiFi) and cut/copy/paste support of text in the web browser. There’s also a new gesture – swiping down from the top of the screen toward the bottom – which opens the application/connection menu, together with music playback controls on the lock screen.
However what hasn’t changed is iTunes compatibility, with the Pre still unable to sync with Apple’s media software after the Cupertino company changed their settings to block the Palm smartphone. Recently Palm was scolded by the USB-IF for their attempts to circumnavigate Apple’s settings by using an iPod USB identification number.
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