Palm has just released webOS 1.1.0, which brings with it quite a few changes. The most important change is the patch note that says that it “resolves an issue preventing media sync from working with latest version of iTunes (8.2.1)”. Many of you may remember that blockade Apple placed on the Palm Pre just a week or so ago. Users of the Pre smartphone could not sync their device with iTunes 8.2.1. (click here to view original post). Now that issue has been resolved by Palm.
Palm’s webOS updates also include emoticons and Exchange support. Besides, its 31st app, NFL Mobile Live is there too, which is great for watching games from the device. Additionally, scrolling through lists, working with push email and IMAP Gmail accounts seems better now. Email alerts sound a bit different and apps even seem to load faster, thanks to Palm’s latest update! Update your Pre and let us know how you found the entire experience now.
Hi guys, finally, here is a review of the much-awaited Palm Pre smartphone. The Pre is nice to hold while closed. The device, though, has a plasticky feel, which lacks the lustre that you would normally expect of a swank new smartphone.
The front has a single button, which is a shortcut to the home screen. This has good travel and feedback. It’s fairly easy to open up too. The QWERTY keyboard is well spaced and gives the user good grip. The volume toggle on the left, though, may not feel too good, but the hatch covering the USB port on the right is much better. Taking off the battery cover is quite an effort initially. The display makes up for this, though. The colors, graphics and icons are absolutely clear and is a pleasure to behold. Audio is good enough, though battery power does not last too long. The Touchstone charging accessory is very good, but comes at an additional price of $70.
The Pre run on the Palm webOS, which takes some time to set up initially. The basic menu includes five buttons, Phone, Contacts, Email, Calendar and Launcher. The call and messaging facilities are good too and convenient. The Palm’s new Synergy-based Contacts system is just too good. It lets you import your contacts from Gmail or any other account within no time at all. All-in-all, the Palm Pre is definitely worth a look. We only wished for some more, thanks to all the hype surrounding the device in the past few months……….
We will be posting videos of the device very soon, so check right back.
Palm has officially announced that Palm Pre, the first phone based on the new Palm webOS mobile platform, will be first introduced in Canada exclusively on Bell Mobility’s 3G high-speed mobile network in the second half of 2009. The smartphone will be first launched in US by June next month. Bell Mobility’s pricing for the phone has not yet been disclosed.
The specs of Palm Pre include 3G EVDO Rev. A high-speed connectivity, Integrated GPS, 3.1-inch touchscreen display, gesture area, which enables simple, intuitive gestures for navigation, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 3MP camera with LED flash, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Wi-Fi, 8GB internal memory, USB Sync and a proximity sensor, which automatically disables the touch screen when you put the phone up to your ear.
All of us know just how hot the Palm Pre is right now. Sprint and Palm have now jointly developed a couple of WebOS applications that would bring Sprint’s multimedia experience to the Palm Pre smartphone. During the CTIA Wireless 2009, Sprint showcased their new NASCAR application for the Palm Pre. Running natively on WebOS, the Sprint NASCAR application keeps tabs on all NASCAR events and race-results, even tracking your favorite driver and their accomplishments. The NASCAR application downloads data in the background, which means, all your vital NASCAR info is cached on the device for later viewing.
The Palm Pre will also launch with the Sprint TV application installed. Using Sprint’s 3G data network, the Palm Pre can pull down TV shows on air. Enjoy the video below, something which was recorded LIVE at the CTIA Wireless 2009!
