webOS Community Testing 2.2.4 Update for Original Pre, Pre Plus
Despite HP not delivering on a promised webOS 2.0 upgrade for all first-generation webOS devices, the webOS community is still at it. While unofficially upgrading the Pre and Pre Plus to webOS 2.0 (via the webOS Internals’ meta-doctor project) is nothing new, progress stalled out at webOS version 2.1. Since then, webOS 2.2 has provided […]
Deal: Palm Pixi Plus GSM / UMTS Unlocked – $57.99
Amazon sellers are offering the Palm Pixi Plus, in its unlocked GSM/UMTS form, for $57.99. Two-day shipping is free with Amazon Prime membership. The Palm Pixi Plus features 16GB of memory, webOS 1.4.5, and mobile hotspot functionality. It also features quad-band GSM and UMTS 850/1900 for compatibility with AT&T and its affiliates. Readers we do […]
HP Palm webOS 2.0 Upgrade Debacle, Timeline Edition
We like Palm, and we like HP. We’re even partners with them on some levels. However, the failure to properly follow through on their commitment to deliver webOS 2.0 for all webOS devices keeps getting worse. We can only bullet-point the chain of events at this point, in “graphic” detail below: * Palm commits to […]
Palm: webOS 2.0 for All Devices “In the Coming Months”
During the ongoing HP/Palm webOS Developer Day in New York City today, Palm Engineer and Developer Relations rep Josh Marinacci has confirmed that Palm’s current lineup of webOS devices in the Pre and Pixi along with the Plus variants will be updated to webOS 2.0 in the next few months. The timeframe is another adjustment […]
Hackers take Palm GPS Fix to 1.0, Verizon & Palm Continue Looking Into It
While Verizon and Palm continue to investigate why third-party applications cannot utilize GPS, hackers have taken their solution beyond the beta. We previously reported on the Verizon GPS Fix application that has been released to the Palm Beta Catalog. The application uses VZ Navigator’s signed GPS files to wake up, and ping the GPS chip […]
HP Begins Rollout of Palm webOS 1.4.5, Carries on with Integration
Shortly after closing the acqusition of Palm, HP has begun rolling out webOS 1.4.5. The update makes improvements to the web browser and delivers security fixes, however, the most relevant addition is the long-awaited arrival of final PDK support. This will give the Palm Pixi its first official PDK support, and allow independent developers to […]
Editorial: Why Palm’s Giving Away the (App) Store
A million to developers, half off all apps, what’s Palm up to? Edicts from HP, that’s what. Read more.
AT&T Device Launches for June
New information has surfaced on device launches for the month of June on AT&T. Starting with the Palm Pixi Plus, the companion webOS device to the Pre Plus will be offered for $149.99 after new 2 year agreement before additional $100 mail-in rebate on June 6th along with the updated LG Vu Plus at $149.99 […]
Radio Shack Discontinues Sprint Pre and Pixi
The Wall Street Journal is reporting with independent confirmation from various sources (including PhoneNews.com) that Radio Shack has discontinued the Sprint versions of the Palm Pre and Pixi, with its online store and retail stores no longer listing the devices for sale after multiple visits to local stores. Sprint representative Scott Sloat has further confirmed […]
Calling The 2010 Phone of The Year: Palm Pre Plus
We’re declaring the Palm Pre Plus as the 2010 Phone of The Year. First, we’re bumping up our timing of the award this year to be in-line with CTIA Wireless expo. Why? A couple of months ago, we started contacting every phone manufacturer with a simple offering; show us what you’ve got, and we’ll see […]