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 […]
HP Releases New TouchPad 3.0.5.86 Update
HP has released the latest maintenance update for the HP TouchPad following last month’s conformation that it would open source webOS and subsequent confirmation of the update and adds the following features and fixes: Faster switching between Day, Week, and Month views, and faster event display in Calendar. Faster scrolling when reading an email message. […]
webOS 2.1 Now Rolling Out for Verizon Palm Pre 2
After months of anticipation, Verizon is rolling out webOS 2.1 for the Palm Pre 2. webOS 2.1 was released for the GSM version of the Palm Pre 2 months ago. The update adds new key features first demonstrated during Palm’s developer event in March as described on HP’s page: Exhibition Exhibition gives you access to […]
Verizon Rolls Out LTE in Detroit and Confirms HP Pre 2
Verizon Wireless has announced that it has expanded its LTE network to Michigan with the roll out of LTE service in the city of Detroit, with the carrier stating that the network covers 80% of the metro Detroit population. Read More for a list of cities covered by the network. In related news, Verizon has […]
Verizon Pre 2 Now Available for Pre-Order, Shipping February 17th
Following yesterday’s announcement at the Think Beyond event, HP has opened up pre-orders for the Pre 2, months after its initial confirmation for the carrier. The Pre 2 features a 3.1-inch HVGA resolution multi-touch glass-front display, 16GB of internal storage, GPS support via A-GPS, Exchange support, accelerometer, ambient light and proximity sensors, Wi-Fi radio, Bluetooth […]
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 […]
Unlocked GSM Palm Pre 2 Now Available, Developers Earn 50% Discount
Palm has officially announced immediate availability of the unlocked GSM version of the long-awaited Palm Pre 2. As a bonus for registered and established developers (meaning, having an application listed in the App Catalog and in active development) Palm is offering those developers a 50% discount on the smartphone from the suggested $449.99 MSRP to […]
HP for Students Facebook Page Reveals November 8th Pre-Order Date
The HP for Students Facebook page has inadvertently revealed that the Palm Pre 2 will be available for pre-order beginning next week on November 8th ahead of its expected launch on Verizon Wireless and has also confirmed further availability via HP directly for the unlocked GSM version. HP has not specified which versions will be […]
Pre Plus & Pixi Plus on Verizon Enjoy 5 GB Tethering with New 150 MB, $15 Data Plan
PhoneNews.com continues to beat the rest of the mobile media to the punch on covering the 5 GB of free Mobile Hotspot on Pre Plus and Pixi Plus. Today, we’re happy to announce the great deal that Palm customers enjoy, just got a whole lot better. The often-ignored feature allows Verizon customers to get free […]
Palm Pre 2 Introduction Video Surfaces, May Be Commercial
HP has begun to release what may be the first television commercial for the Palm Pre 2. The video appears to be a designed-for-web teaser video, but may mark a major shift in marketing for Palm. A large part of Palm’s failure as an independent company can be blamed on poor marketing for the Palm […]