* Version: webOS 1.4.1.1
* Release date: 31 March 2010

Feature changes to existing applications

Bluetooth
* This release fixes an issue so that the phone now correctly connects with supported BMW car kits.

Camera
* This release corrects a lag in the shutter sound when you take a picture.
* This release fixes an issue so that newly taken photos and videos do not overwrite existing ones.

Contacts
* If you crop a picture before adding it to a contact, the picture appears cropped correctly in the contact entry.
* If you previously assigned either the Z or the B key as a speed dial, you can now continue to create speed dials.

Doc View
* If you open a file and perform the back gesture, the app now returns to the file list screen.
* Pinching in/out to zoom out/in now works correctly.

Messaging
* If you try to attach a video to an outgoing multimedia message, the list of available videos now displays only videos you recorded.

PDF View
* If you open a file and perform the back gesture, the app now returns to the file list screen.
* Pinching in/out to zoom out/in now works correctly.

Sprint Football Live
* The app previously named NFL is now named Sprint Football Live.

System
* This release fixes an intermittent issue so that the volume slider no longer appears onscreen incorrectly.

Touchstone charging dock
* When the phone is on a Touchstone charging dock, the screen now consistently turns off correctly (displaying the lock icon and the time) after the shut-off interval.

Videos
* If you record a video, upload the video to YouTube, and send a link to the video via email, the email recipient can click the link and view the video. Previously, clicking the link displayed an error message.
* This release fixes an issue so that when you upload a video to YouTube, the file always includes both video and audio.

Web
* The forward gesture now works correctly in the browser.

Labels: palm, palm webos, pixi, pre, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/31/2010 09:30:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Labels: 4g, android, evo, htc, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/23/2010 05:33:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Labels: 4g, android, evo, htc, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/23/2010 05:25:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Sprint has started airing a new commercial for its Overdrive WiFi hotspot. What better device to highlight their 4G network than the iPhone? WiFi tethering is going to be big.

Via BoyGenius .

Labels: iphone 3G, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/20/2010 04:25:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Mar 17, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nexus One, the first wireless phone sold through Google(TM)'s web store, is planned for Sprint's 3G Mobile Broadband Network. Sprint (NYSE:S) will announce pricing and an exact availability date soon. Nexus One will benefit from Sprint's 3G network with twice the coverage of AT&T and 10 times the coverage of T-Mobile, both based on square miles.1

Sprint currently has America's largest voice calling area of any carrier reaching more than 307 million people in the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands with a Sprint phone and plan that includes roaming. PC World recently said no one has a more reliable network than Sprint in a 13 city 3G performance test.2 Customers can check the quality of network coverage with street level mapping at sprint.com/coverage.

"Nexus One is a powerful device that belongs on a powerful network. This is another step in our continued partnership of innovation with Google," said Fared Adib, Sprint vice president of product development. "Sprint customers already have the option of two amazing Android devices with Samsung Moment(TM) and HTC Hero(TM). It is a natural fit for us to add Nexus One to the list of choices available for Sprint customers who want the best value in wireless with the best in Android."

Google's online consumer channel was created to provide an efficient way to connect online users with selected Android phones. Nexus One will not be available in any Sprint retail channels. It will be available directly from Google at google.com/phone. The online experience of Google's web store is designed with a focus on simplicity allowing consumers to match a phone with the service plan that best meets their needs.

"While a pricing plan has not yet been determined for Nexus One, we are confident that it will be consistent with Sprint's commitment to deliver more value than our competitors and keep pricing simple," Adib said. "Right now, our Sprint Everything Data 450 plan with Any Mobile, Anytime(SM) gives customers unlimited calling with any mobile phone in America, unlimited text and unlimited Web for just $69.99 per month - the same price AT&T and Verizon charge for just unlimited talk. Our Everything Data plans include unlimited GPS Navigation at no extra charge and annual phone upgrades with Sprint Premier."

Nexus One runs on Android 2.1, a version of the platform's Eclair software, which offers advanced applications and features including:
* Google Maps(TM) Navigation: offering turn-by-turn driving directions with voice output.
* Email: multiple Gmail(TM) accounts; universal inbox and Exchange support.
* Phone book: aggregate contacts from multiple sources, including Facebook(R).
* Quick Contacts: easily switch between communication and social applications.
* Android Market(TM): access to more than 30,000 applications.

Hardware features of Nexus One include:
* Display: 3.7" AMOLED 480x800 WVGA display
* Thinness: 11.5mm; Weight: 130g
* Processor/Speed: Qualcomm Snapdragon(TM) 3G QSD8250 chipset, delivering speeds up to 1GHz
* Camera: 5 megapixel auto focus with flash and geo tagging
* Onboard memory: 512MB Flash, 512MB RAM
* Expandable memory: 4GB removable SD Card (expandable to 32GB)
* Noise Suppression: Dynamic noise suppression from Audience, Inc.
* Ports: 3.5mm stereo headphone jack with four contacts for inline voice and remote control
* Battery: Removable 1400 mAh
* Personalized laser engraving: Up to 50 characters on the back of the phone
* Trackball: Tri-color notification LED, alerts when new emails, chats, text messages arrive

In addition, Nexus One offers new functionality and software enhancements including:
* Enter text without typing.
* Use a voice-enabled keyboard for all text fields: speak a text message, instant message, tweet, Facebook update, or complete an email.
* Tell your phone what you want it to do.
* Search Google, call contacts, or get driving directions by just speaking into your phone.
* Take personalization to the next level.
* Dynamic, interactive, live wallpapers react to the touch of a finger.
* More widgets and five home screen panels allow for further device customization.
* Capture camera-quality pictures and video with your device.
* 5 megapixel camera includes LED flash, auto focus, zoom, white balance and color effects.
* View pictures and Picasa Web Albums(TM) in the new 3D Gallery.
* Record Hi-Res MPEG4 video, and then upload to YouTube(TM) with one click.
* Read your voicemail messages.
* Get transcribed voicemail with Google Voice(TM) integration, without changing your number.

Labels: android, google, nexus one, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 3/17/2010 09:42:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

The ability to capture, edit, and share video: Not only can you easily shoot video footage from your Palm webOS phone, but you can also make quick edits and upload your footage to YouTube or Facebook (or send them via email or MMS) with just a couple of taps. See the video capabilities in action in the video be

Labels: palm, palm webos, pixi, pre, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/27/2010 03:01:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Fixes:
* Time Zone bug fixed
* Network time sync bug fixed to reflect accurate Network time
* Bluetooth car-kit transition to device corrected
* No EV icon bug fixed (random)
* Random browser formatting bugs fixed
* Fixed bug that incorrectly displayed Sprint when actually was Digital Roaming
* Missing Contact issue specifically with swap down to 1.2.9.1 or less

Feature Updates:
* Phonebook Transfer (import & export)
* Adds Video Capture capability & edit
* Calendar Enhancements
* Messaging Enhancements
* Improved Performance (Phone & CAL)
* Email Enhancements
* Notification Enhancements
* Adds Adobe Flash 10.0 (Pre Only)
* NOTE: The 1.4 software adds the ability to use the Flash 10.0 Adobe plug-in which will be available shortly from the Palm App Catalog.

Labels: palm webos, pixi, pre, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/27/2010 01:01:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

On 2/26, Friday evening, Pre and Pixi device users will receive an Over the Air (OTA) notification to download the new 1.4 webOS software release.

This release includes both fixes and feature updates (listed below).

Fixes:
* Time Zone bug fixed
* Network time sync bug fixed to reflect accurate Network time
* Bluetooth car-kit transition to device corrected
* No EV icon bug fixed (random)
* Random browser formatting bugs fixed
* Fixed bug that incorrectly displayed Sprint when actually was Digital Roaming
* Missing Contact issue specifically with swap down to 1.2.9.1 or less

Feature Updates:
* Phonebook Transfer (import & export)
* Adds Video Capture capability & edit
* Calendar Enhancements
* Messaging Enhancements
* Improved Performance (Phone & CAL)
* Email Enhancements
* Notification Enhancements
* Adds Adobe Flash 10.0 (Pre Only)
* NOTE: The 1.4 software adds the ability to use the Flash 10.0 Adobe plug-in which will be available shortly from the Palm App Catalog.

Labels: palm webos, pixi, pre, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/25/2010 04:54:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 2/19/2010 08:58:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

The Palm Pixi is the Palm's low-cost, consumer friendly Palm Centro replacement. I have been test driving the Sprint Palm Pixi for the last two weeks. The following are my impressions of Palm's new webOS powered smartphone.

[Editor’s Note: Starting today, January 25, 2010, Verizon Wireless will begin selling the new Palm Pixi Plus. The Sprint Pixi and the Verizon Pixi Plus are identical phones with the exception that the Verizon edition hardware includes a Wi-Fi 802.11b/g radio.]

The Hardware

I was really impressed by the size and weight of the Pixi when compared with other phones from Palm. The difference is noticeable as soon as you pick it up. The Pixi seemed much lighter than my Palm Treo 755p. I was also impressed by the thickness of the Pixi. Compared with my 2G Apple iPhone, the Pixi was the same height and thickness. The Pixi is slightly more narrow than the iPhone. The physical keyboard on the Pixi is completely usable, however, I found the Palm Pre’s keyboard to be more roomy and also felt more sturdy. The Pixi keyboard’s tactile feedback was good, and you know that you pressed a key, which is something you don’t get from an on screen virtual keyboard. If you plan on sending a lot of email or text messages, you will appreciate the Pixi’s hardware keyboard.

The Pixi’s 320x400 pixel screen measures 2.63-inches. I found the screen to deliver a sharp, crisp image and I had no trouble reading the screen. Viewing photos, watching video, or even surfing the web was easy on the eyes. Starting with the Pixi, Palm has chosen to remove the center button that appeared on the Sprint edition Palm Pre. If you have never used a Palm Pre before, you will never miss the center button. To zoom out of the current application card on the Pixi, simply flick your finger upward from the gesture area to the screen. To zoom back in, tap the card you want to bring to the foreground.

For the Pixi, Palm included an EVDO Rev A CDMA cellular radio, a GPS receiver, Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR and A2DP support, 8GB of storage space (about 7GB is available for use), and a 2MP camera with LED flash. The You won’t however, find Wi-Fi or an microSD card slot in the Pixi.

The Palm Pixi has an 1150mAh removable battery. During my test period, I was able to use the Pixi for about 14-16 hours before I started to think about where I could plug in the phone to charge up. I had the Pixi checking 5 different email accounts on varying schedules, I referred to my personal and business calendars frequently, snuck in the Smartphone Fanatics Facebook page and Twitter accounts, and surfed the web. During my day, I don’t spend much time talking on the phone. Mileage will vary with your usage pattern. In my opinion, if you like to talk, send a lot of text or email messages, or surf the web constantly, you will want to carry a charging cable or a spare battery with you. (I recommend the same thing for Pre owners.) I did like the rubber microUSB port cover. I am always concerned that I am about to break the door off my Palm Pre each time I connect my Pre to my MacBook to access the USB storage partition. Thanks to the Pixi’s rubber door, I wasn’t worried that I would break the phone.

The Software

The Palm Pixi is the second smartphone from Palm to run their new Palm webOS operating system. My demo Pixi was delivered to me running Palm webOS 1.3.5.1, the same version of webOS that I am running on my Palm Pre.

Palm webOS is a modern mobile operating system that retains all of the ease of use that made Palm OS devices so easy to use. Synergy, the data synchronization technology built into webOS, keeps all of your data organized and in sync on your phone. You will be able to easily access your corporate Microsoft Exchange account, Google Gmail account, Yahoo account, as well as your Facebook account and standard POP/IMAP email accounts.

Universal Search is another major improvement over the search feature in Palm OS. Universal Search will not only sift through your contacts, but also searches your email, the applications on your phone and offers to continue the search on Google, Google Maps, Wikipedia, or Twitter if the search term can’t be located on your phone. Universal Search is a powerful feature that I use every day to quickly locate information on my phone or to launch applications.

For those folks who like to have all of their stuff with them all the time, the Pixi comes preloaded with useful applications for taking pictures, playing music and audio files, accessing Facebook, and viewing Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat documents. Today you can only view Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files on the Pixi, however, I understand that DataViz is working on a full version of Documents To Go for Palm webOS. Palm has done a good job writing the Synergy interface with Facebook. When you login to your Facebook account after downloading the client from the Palm App Catalog (think Apple’s App Store), Synergy downloads your contact information in the Pixi’s local contacts database. I’m hopeful that a more feature rich version of the Facebook application will be released by Palm soon. While the Facebook contacts integration does work well, and the status feed is OK, there are many other features of Facebook that you simply can not access from the webOS client. Heavy Facebook users will want to access the mobile Facebook site, x.facebook.com, if they want to do more than just update their status or comment on their friend’s status.

Conclusion

After spending a few weeks with the Sprint Palm Pixi, I am convinced that it is a good, low cost, consumer smartphone that can do double duty as a business phone. The Pixi’s small candy bar form factor means that you will carry it with you all the time. The lack of Wi-Fi on the Sprint edition Palm Pixi shouldn’t be a deal breaker for most people as the Sprint EVDO network is fast enough in most cases. Depending on how you use your phone, battery life could be an issue.

Pricing and Availability

The Sprint Palm Pixi is available now for $99.99 when you purchase it directly from Sprint after a $200 instant savings and a $100 mail in rebate when you also sign up for a qualifying 2-year service agreement. The Sprint Palm Pixi costs $399.99 when you purchase it without a service plan. You can save yourself some extra money if you shop around for the best deal on a new Pixi. For example, Amazon is selling the Pixi for $24.99 when you sign up for a 2-year service plan.

For more information about the Palm Pixi for Sprint, visit the Palm website.

[Via SmartphoneFanatics.com...]

Labels: palm, palm webos, pixi, sprint

¶ posted by Alan Grassia, Editor @ 1/25/2010 08:33:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

An "anonymous" tipster sent in these photos showing the Mobile HotsSpot app for the Verizon Pre Plus and Pixi Plus works perfectly on a Sprint Pre. The Mobile HotSpot application allows you to connect up to 5 Wi-Fi devices using a Verizon Palm Pre Plus, Pixi Plus, and now the good ol' Sprint Palm Pre.

***UPDATE***

I can confirm that Palm's Mobile HotSpot v1.0.3 application definitely works on the Sprint Palm Pre the same exact way it has been shown to work on the Verizon Pre Plus and Pixi Plus. This news should make some of the early adopters of the Palm Pre know that there's still "pluses" to owning a Pre ;)

Labels: palm webos, pre, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/22/2010 11:15:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/21/2010 11:05:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Available Jan. 10 exclusively from Sprint, Overdrive is the nation’s first 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot, allowing multiple Wi-Fi-enabled devices to share a connection to Sprint’s 4G network

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan 06, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Sprint (NYSE:S) announced today the upcoming availability of Overdrive(TM) 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless. Overdrive allows you to connect up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices simultaneously–including laptops, gaming devices, cameras and even smartphones from other carriers–through a single connection (via Wi-Fi), to a network that is up to 10 times faster than today’s 3G speeds from any national wireless carrier.1 There’s no need to wait for 4G devices to enjoy the benefits of 4G: Overdrive creates a connection between the Sprint 4G network and virtually all of the hundreds of millions of Wi-Fi-enabled electronics devices owned by or available to customers today. “This device delivers the connected lifestyle to our customers in overdrive,” said Dan Hesse, Sprint CEO. “The fact that it connects up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices is especially meaningful because at 4G speeds, customers can download and upload more data–gigabytes, not megabytes–in a matter of seconds. The Overdrive on the 4G network is made for the multitude of bandwidth-hungry applications customers want to access wirelessly, like video streaming. 4G beats 3G for speed and for value.”

Labels: sprint, wimax

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 1/07/2010 12:01:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

* Version: webOS 1.3.5

* Release date: 28 December 2009

Software update information for Palm Pre Sprint p100eww

Article ID: 50607

webOS 1.3.5
* Version information
* New applications * Feature changes to existing applications

Version information
* Version: webOS 1.3.5
* Release date: 28 December 2009

Software update information for Palm Pre Sprint p100eww
Article ID: 50607

Version information
* Version: webOS 1.3.5
* Release date: 28 December 2009

Feature changes to existing applications App Catalog
* App Catalog significantly improves the application download experience.
* A user can now download multiple applications simultaneously.
* Downloads continue in the background if the user moves away from the download screen.
* A user can manually pause, resume, and cancel downloads.
* A user can also download all available updates for the user’s downloaded applications with a single tap.
* App Catalog automatically resumes downloads in cases where a download was pussed because it was interrupted—for example, if a user moves out of network coverage and then moves back into coverage.
* Users can now take advantage of the full storage capacity of the phone for downloading applications. This gives the user more control over how to allocate the phone’s storage space across applications, music, photos, and other media. Downloaded applications are now stored on the phone’s USB drive.
* App Catalog lists search results based on an improved search algorithm.
* Locations from which users can purchase paid apps from App Catalog now include U.S. territories.

Calendar
* In Day view, switching between days happens more quickly.

Date & Time
* When the user has network time zone enabled, a city and country are no longer displayed.

Device Info
* A user can perform a full erase by pressing and holding Sym + the orange/Option key + power for 10 seconds.

Email
* A user can now edit forwarded text for all email account types.
* When the user sets up more than one Yahoo! email account, the account names displayed in Account List view include the associated email address so that the user can distinguish them.
* If an account mailbox is too full to send messages, after the user frees up space in the mailbox on the server, the user can send the messages successfully.
* The default email signature no longer includes the macron over the “e” in “Pre,” so that the product name shows correctly on a recipient’s phone.

Messaging
* If a user deletes a conversation with a contact, new conversations with that contact are now correctly displayed in Conversations view.

Screen & Lock
* When the screen is locked, the time displays in a new font. Sprint Navigation
* A user can launch Sprint Navigation from an address in an open contact entry in Contacts.

System
* Users can now take advantage of the full storage capacity of the phone for downloading applications. This gives the user more control over how to allocate the phone’s storage space across applications, music, photos, and other media. Downloaded applications are now stored on the phone’s USB drive.
* This update improves battery life in areas of poor wireless network coverage.
* If the user is working in an application that supports landscape mode (such as Web or Videos), notifications now appear at the bottom of the landscape screen.
* After a user signs in to an existing Palm profile, applications the user installed from App Catalog are restored in the background. The user can use other features of the phone while the apps are being restored.
* Swiping to delete a list item that contains a link no longer causes the link to open in the web browser.

Updates
* After taking the 1.3.5 update, users can download future updates over a 2G (1xRTT 1x title bar icon, GPRS 1x title bar icon, EDGE 1x title bar icon) data connection by opening Updates and tapping Download Now.

Web
* The web browser now supports the display of animated GIFs.
* Audio files with a .3g2 extension play correctly as audio files, not video files.

Security
* This release includes a security fix to the dev portal. Credit to Kris Siegal for reporting the issue.

Individuals interested in contacting Palm to report suspected security issues can find more information at palm.com/security .

Labels: palm, palm webos, pixi, pre, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/28/2009 09:39:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

WebOS – 1.3.5

Build 194

Sprint Config – 2.0

12/28/2009

This update includes enhancements to the following:

* Improvement in battery life optimization when in marginal coverage areas.

* QCELP capability fix to allow play and audio of video sent via MMS.

* Launch Google Maps or Sprint Nav when tapping an address from contacts.

* Minimized package of MR size through binary difference. Customers can now download over 2G connections if necessary.

Labels: palm, palm webos, pixi, pre, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/28/2009 11:03:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

The Palm Pixi is a more-than-worthy successor to Palm’s previous low-end smartphone offerings, capably offering an enticing mix of features for consumers or enterprise users looking to move up from a more basic mobile phone. However, occasionally sluggish performance and weak battery life with automated data services engaged detract from the Pixi’s overall experience.

Palm created the Pixi to replace the old PalmOS-based Centro, positioning the Pixi as an affordable yet feature-packed upgrade for the low-end consumer market." Via EWeek.com .

Labels: palm, palm webos, pixi, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/16/2009 08:24:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Palm is getting into the holiday season. Hannukah begins at sundown today, and they were kind enough to leave a Palm Pixi, Pixi Touchstone Back Cover, and a Touchstone for review on the site.

Labels: palm, palm webos, pixi, sprint, touchstone

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/11/2009 02:27:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Gadget Pr0n has reviewed the Palm Pixi, and they LOVE it. Palm is going to sell a lot of Pixis, especially now that it can be had for $25.00 with a 2 year contract.

Labels: palm, palm webos, pixi, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/04/2009 12:00:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

PreCentral is reporting that Palm has released webOS 1.3.2 for the Palm Pixi. Palm hasn't updated their support site to show the changes in the 1.3.2 update yet. Stay tuned.

UPDATE

Palm has posted the details of the 1.3.2 update:

Feature changes to existing applications

Phone

* Answering or hanging up calls using a wired headset button now works more reliably.

Security

*This release addresses several security issues with Palm webOS software.

Labels: palm, palm webos, pixi, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 12/02/2009 11:07:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

"Contributor Gary Krakow looks at the new, smaller Palm Pixi smartphone and likes what he sees - especially considering the bargain-basement, Black Friday price offered at a large retailer."

Labels: palm webos, pixi, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/20/2009 10:40:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Engadget is reporting that Amazon is currently selling the Palm Pixi for $24.99.

Labels: amazon, palm, palm webos, pixi, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/18/2009 12:58:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

If you have a Sprint Palm Pre you might want to tap the update button because Palm has released Palm webOS 1.3.1 for the Sprint Palm Pre.

Labels: palm, palm webos, pre, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/14/2009 12:36:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

EverythingPre spotted this great offer if you're jonesing for the Palm Pixi. Walmart is selling the Pixi for $29.99 instead of Sprint's price of $99 (after rebates). Kinda crazy price for a phone that hasn't been officially released yet, and most likely the price the Pixi should be compared to the BlackBerry's, iPhone 3G's, and HTC's currently on the market.

***UPDATE***

Walmart is no longer listing the Palm Pix on their site. Congrats if you were able to order one before they pulled it.

Labels: palm, palm webos, pixi, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/12/2009 02:32:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/12/2009 12:00:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

PreCentral came across a video showing the Palm Pixi running a new version of webOS, 1.3.1. The latest version of webOS running on the Palm Pre is webOS 1.2.1. Word on the street is Palm will be releasing webOS 1.3.1 for the Pre sometime this week, one of the biggest features is expected to be a snappier UI.

The Palm Pixi will be available this Sunday, November 15th for $99.99 when signing a new 2 year contract.

Labels: palm, palm webos, pixi, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/10/2009 09:50:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Labels: palm, palm webos, pixi, sprint, unboxing

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/07/2009 05:28:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

If only Sprint's bullet point claiming the Pixi was WiFi capable were true... It's not, even though it should be.

Labels: palm, palm webos, pixi, sprint

¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 11/03/2009 02:32:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/27/2009 04:17:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/27/2009 11:24:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Application Development For Palm webOS Devices Powered by America’s Most Dependable 3G Network Will Be a Leading Topic at Sprint’s Open Developer Conference Starting Today

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 2009-- Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced Nov. 15 as the first day of nationwide availability for Palm® Pixi™, exclusively available on America’s most dependable 3G network1 from Sprint2. It will cost just $99.99 with a two-year service agreement, after a $50 instant rebate and $100 mail-in rebate and be available at Sprint stores, online at www.sprint.com, through telesales at 1-800-SPRINT1, and at Best Buy, RadioShack and select Wal-Mart stores.

“We are excited to offer the new Palm Pixi to our customers in time for the holiday season, and it’s a great addition to Sprint’s industry-leading device portfolio,” said Kevin Packingham, senior vice president – Product Development, Sprint. “Simply put, this phone is fun and easy to use; with its multi-touch screen and full QWERTY keyboard, it’s a great device for messaging and social networking at a price everyone can enjoy, and delivers so many of the great features people love about Palm Pre™ in a fantastic new form factor, making it a huge hit for consumers.”

Running the Palm webOS™ mobile platform, Palm Pixi lets the user keep multiple activities open and move easily between them, like flipping through a deck of cards, using natural gestures. This allows for easy movement between messaging and email or searching the Web while listening to music, and items are rearranged simply by dragging them. Universal search also makes finding things easy, providing results from both the device and the Web.

Palm webOS brings together the user’s most important information from their phone, at work or on the Web into one logical view. In addition to linking information from Google™, Facebook®, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® and LinkedIn®, Palm Pixi adds Yahoo!® integration to Palm Synergy™3. Palm Synergy offers:

* Linked contacts – A single view that links contacts from a variety of sources, so accessing them is easier than ever.

* Layered calendars – Calendars can be seen on their own or layered together in a single view, combining work, family, friends, sports teams or other interests, and the user can toggle to look at one calendar at a time, or see them all at a glance.

* Combined messaging – See all the conversations with the same person in a chat-style view, including MMS, even if it started in IM and switched to reply with text messaging. The user can also see who’s active in a buddy list right from contacts or email, and start a new conversation with just one touch.

A new Facebook application will be available with Palm Pixi, so users can see and comment on all the latest news from friends and easily update their status. Palm Pixi features an exposed full QWERTY keyboard, multi-touch screen and a durable, removable rubberized back cover.

While Palm Pixi comes with a charger included in the box, Palm recently introduced the Touchstone™ charging dock, the first inductive charging solution for phones. Touchstone, along with the Touchstone compatible back cover (both sold separately), allows Palm Pixi to be set on top of the dock without worrying about connection, orientation or fit. The device remains active while charging, allowing access to the touch screen, movies or video, or the speakerphone option. Touchstone is available in Sprint stores nationwide for $79.99 and includes a Touchstone charger and USB wall charger. The Pixi Touchstone back cover is also available for $19.99 (plus taxes).

Palm Pixi requires activation on a pricing plan including unlimited data, such as Sprint’s Everything Data plans with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM, which give customers unlimited mobile calling on the Sprint network to and from any U.S. wireless carrier, unlimited nationwide texting, email, Web browsing and much more, starting at just $69.99. The Simply EverythingSM plan from Sprint offers a truly unlimited experience for only $99.99 per month, a savings of $1,200 over two years versus a comparable AT&T iPhone® plan4. (All price plans exclude surcharges and taxes. Other exclusions apply.)

Customers who subscribe to an Everything Data plan are also automatically enrolled in Sprint Premier, the industry-leading loyalty program. The Premier program provides customers with great benefits such as annual upgrades, discounts on accessories, anniversary rewards, rate plan checkups and “first to know” information about the latest at Sprint.

Palm Pixi will take advantage of the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (inclusive of data roaming), which reaches more than 269 million people, 18,652 cities and 1,838 airports. The Sprint Networks (inclusive of data roaming) have more than twice the coverage of AT&T’s current 3G network and more than 15 times the coverage of T-Mobile’s current 3G network, both based on square miles5.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/26/2009 10:08:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

At 10AM EST Palm and Sprint will be announcing the Palm Pixi price and release date. Stay tuned.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/26/2009 09:27:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Version information

Version information

* Version: webOS 1.2.1

* Release date: 2 October 2009

Feature changes to existing applications Email

* Resolved an issue where after installing the 1.2.0 webOS update some customers running Exchange 2007 could no longer synchronize with their Exchange account for Email, Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks. System

* Resolves an issue preventing media sync from working with latest version of iTunes (9.0.1).

* Media sync now synchronizes photo albums, maintaining the album structure in the Photos app.

* Media sync now allows for synchronizing photos without requiring the full-resolution originals. This provides faster display of high-quality full-screen images and enables users to store more photos on the phone.

Web

* Resolved an issue where if a user tried to play streaming music or video, the media stream might drop out or have a long delay before starting.

Security

This release implements several security fixes, including the following:

* Addresses a security issue encountered by webkit developers. This issue did not impact end users.

Individuals interested in contacting Palm to report suspected security issues can find more information at palm.com/security.

It's great to see David (Palm) go at Goliath (Apple) and succeed. Palm has grown a set of balls not seen by any other company to take on such a huge giant as Apple. Nice work Palm!!!!

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/05/2009 12:17:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

The Boy Genius is reporting that the Palm Pixi will be launching on October 20th. The Palm Pixi will be exclusively available from Sprint.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 10/01/2009 10:21:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

It looks like the $99 price of the Palm Pre has helped sales of the Palm Pre. The Palm Pre is currently the #1 smartphone being sold by Amazon.com . Via PreCentral .

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/30/2009 10:17:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Amazon MP3

* Songs can now be purchased from Amazon MP3 over a phone network connection. A Wi-Fi connection is no longer required.

App Catalog

* In preparation for e-commerce in the App Catalog, to purchase apps, you can enter credit card information by selecting Preferences & Accounts from the application menu in App Catalog. Credit card information is stored with the Palm profile, not on the phone. You can choose whether you need to enter their Palm profile password each time you make a purchase, or for the first purchase in any four-hour window.

* If you want to reinstall a purchased application you previously deleted, you can open App Catalog, search for the application, tap the app name, and tap Download again for free. You do not need to pay for the application again.

* A new Share button enables you to send a link to the app page in an email or text message.You can select whether to enter comments anonymously, using your first and last name, or using your first initial and last name.

* You must accept an end-user license agreement to purchase apps.

Backup

* Web browser bookmarks are now backed up to your Palm profile. After a restart or partial/full erase, the bookmark is restored in Web when you go to the web page.

Bluetooth

* If you are on the phone, get in a car with a previously paired car kit, and turn on the car, a notification appears asking whether you want to continue talking directly into the phone, or transfer the call to the car kit. Previously, the call was automatically transferred to the car kit.

* The types of car kits to which contacts can be transferred has been increased. You can transfer contacts to Toyota and Lexus car kits.

* You can make a Bluetooth connection to a computer even if the computer’s Bluetooth device name field is blank.

Calendar

* On the event details screen, the Map Location application menu item is now called Event Location and has two submenu options: Show On Map, which displays the location in Google Maps, and Get Directions, which provides directions from the current location in Google Maps.

* The options for changing a calendar’s display color and choosing whether to show or hide a calendar in All Calendars view are now accessed by opening the application menu > Preferences & Accounts > Calendar View Options, or by tapping the Calendar View Options list item in the list where you switch between All Calendars and an individual calendar.

* If you tap Snooze on a calendar event notification, the notification no longer reappears after the event end time.

* If a calendar note contains a phone number, you can tap the number to dial it.

* In Day view, you can press and hold the orange key/Option and tap an event to delete the event. Options displayed include deleting just this event or deleting the whole series for recurring events.

* Calendar now recognizes the 7th day of a given month as the first Monday/Tuesday/etc. of that month, not the second. If you choose a repeat option for an event on the 7th, the list correctly shows the option Monthly on 1st [day]. Previously, the repeat list for an event on the 7th of the month showed the option Monthly on 2nd [day].

* Untimed events included in calendar data migration from your desktop now appear on the correct date in Calendar.

* If you create an all-day event and then switch the phone’s time zone, the event continues to display correctly.

* When you select a month for a birthday, the month displays correctly.

* Responses to meeting invitations are correctly sent back to the organizer. If the organizer of an event requests not to receive responses, responses are not sent to the organizer.

Clock

* The volume of alarms set in clock matches the ringtone volume, not the system sounds volume.

Contacts

* On a contact details screen, a Send Contact option is available on the application menu, with options to send the contact to a car kit or send it as a vCard attachment to an email or multimedia message.

* On a contact details screen, a Copy All option is now available on the Edit submenu in the application menu. Selecting this option copies the entire contents of the contact entry as plain text.

* LinkedIn is now available as an online account in Contacts. As with Facebook, a LinkedIn account set up on the phone enables you to download contacts from that account. LinkedIn contacts cannot be created or edited in Contacts.

* If a contact contains an instant messaging (IM) address, the contact is linked to the IM account buddy entry.

Email

* You can search for messages in any email folder simply by opening the folder and typing. Search returns any matches found in the subject, From, To, or CC field.

* If a message contains an inline image, you can act on the image by pressing and holding the orange key/Option and tapping the image. For all images, an option appears to share the image as an attachment to an email message. If the image is in JPG, BMP, or PNG format, a second option appears to copy the image to the Photos app.

* Support for paragraph text selection, copy, and paste is now available in Email. A yellow highlight appears to indicate paragraph selection.

* If you have multiple Exchange accounts, you can now use Exchange policies on all these accounts; previously this was restricted to one account. Additionally, IT administrators no longer have to deselect “allow non-provisionable devices” on the Exchange server in order for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync policies to work on the phone.

* If you change synchronization of email in a POP account to Manual, the account no longer continues to sync email automatically.

* When addressing a message, searching for a linked contact whose contact entry does not contain a complete last name (such as John S.) now returns the contact match correctly.

* When you accept a meeting invitation, the response is now correctly sent.

* Forwarded messages now correctly display the original message text with the formatting maintained.

* When you save an attached file—for example, a Word file attachment saved to Doc View—the file appears with the correct name in the application.

* An error message appears if you cannot send a message from an Exchange account because the account mailbox is full.

* The Email application always enforces EAS security policies—such as entering a password—when you try to access your Exchange account in Email.

Media Sync

* Media sync now allows for synchronizing photos without requiring the full-resolution originals. This provides faster display of high-quality full screen images and enables you to store more photos on the phone.

Memos

* Tapping text in a memo moves the cursor to the point that was tapped.

* When you send a memo using the Email Memo menu option, the memo formatting is maintained in the copied memo.

Messaging

* When you are in a conversation with an IM buddy, the buddy’s online status and custom message are displayed on the conversation screen.

* In Conversations view, a Copy All option is now available on the Edit submenu in the application menu. Selecting this option copies the entire contents of the conversation as plain text.

* When addressing a message, searching for a linked contact whose contact entry does not contain a complete last name (such as John S.) now returns the contact match correctly.

* If a contact contains an instant messaging (IM) address, the contact is linked to the IM account buddy entry.

* You can receive vCard contact entries as part of a multimedia message.

Music

* If playback of an audio file is paused or interrupted, when you resume playback, playback resumes at the point where it was paused. This applies to audio files for which the Genre field is defined as podcast, speech, spoken word, netcast, or audiobook only.

* You can use music playback controls on the dashboard even if the screen is locked.

* If the ringer switch is turned off, music playback is not interrupted by an incoming call.

Phone

* You can now turn carrier data services on or off in the Phone application by opening the application menu > Preferences > Data Usage > tap on/off.

* Default ringtone volume has been increased.

* Adjusting the volume of a call now works even if the screen is off. Reducing the volume level to zero sets the call volume to zero.

* Contact entries in the call log now show both the phone number and type.

Photos

* The Photos app can now display photos in JPG, BMP, and PNG format.

Sprint Navigation

* Sprint Navigation now pulls Google contacts from the phone, as well as Exchange and Palm profile contacts.

System

* You can open either the application or connection menu by dragging down from the upper corner of the phone onto the screen, as well as tapping the upper corner of the screen.

* When you press and hold the orange key/Option and drag onscreen, the cursor now moves one word at a time instead of one character at time in Email, Memos, and other apps. The cursor still moves one character at a time in the Web address bar and Messaging body text entry field.

* Notifications, including incoming phone calls, now show above the onscreen lock icon, so they can be seen when the keyboard is locked.

* Notification sounds play softly when you are on a call, regardless of the system sounds setting.

* If you copy text from an application and open the Launcher, you can paste the text to start a universal search.

* Universal search contact matches include an Add Reminder option that allows you to add a reminder to the contact.

* In universal search, pressing the orange key/Option + a letter key now searches on the letter key’s alternate character (for example, 5 for F), not on the letter key.

* In universal search, you can enter keywords to search for applications. For example, entering “addresses” returns Contacts, “SMS” returns Messaging, and “pictures” returns Photos.

Tasks

* Tasks that are assigned a category now retain the category when they synchronize between the phone and your desktop. Other information including start date, status, reminder setting, and privacy setting is also retained.

* A new Hide Completed menu option is available. If you select this option and mark a task as completed, the task disappears from the current view.

* A menu in the upper-right corner of the screen showing all tasks enables you to sort tasks by due date or priority. You can also manually reorder the tasks.

Web

* The browser now supports downloading files from a web page. To download a file, tap the file name.

* The browser now supports paragraph selection, cut, copy, and paste on web page text. A yellow highlight appears to indicate paragraph selection.

* You can press and hold the orange key/Option and tap a link or image. Options displayed include opening the item in a new card, sharing the link or image via email, or copying the URL. For images in JPG, BMP, or PNG format, an additional option to copy the image to the Photo app is displayed.

* If you tap on a text field, the page zooms to a level at which it is easy to read the text being entered.

* If you copy text in the address bar or in the body text of a web page, a notification appears stating that the text was copied.

* You can accept self-signed certificates through the browser.

Security

This release addresses several security issues with Palm webOS software.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/28/2009 06:18:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/23/2009 10:13:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/12/2009 05:23:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Sprint has announced a new Any Mobile, Anytime Plan. The new plan will allow unlimited calling to any other mobile phone regardless of what network they're on. This is great news especially for Sprint customers who have a Simply Everything Plan (unlimited data, messaging, Telenav Navigation), Sprint will automatically update your account to this new plan. I currently have my Palm Pre on a Simply Everything plan with 450 minutes, 90% of my minutes used are to other mobile phones, you do the math. Sometimes Sprint isn't so bad ;)

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/10/2009 04:29:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/09/2009 09:05:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

Palm’s Thinnest Phone Yet Expands Palm webOS Line with Customizable Style

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 9, 2009 – Palm, Inc. (NASDAQ: PALM) today introduced the Palm® Pixi™ phone for faster, more intuitive and personal communication in a compact and customizable design.(1) With the instinctively useable Palm webOS™ platform, strikingly thin design, a visible full keyboard and fashionable personalization options, Palm Pixi lets you express yourself in amazingly useful ways. It’s scheduled to be available exclusively from Sprint in time for the holidays.

“With Palm webOS, we’re creating a new, more intuitive smartphone experience defined by unmatched simplicity and usefulness,” said Jon Rubinstein, Palm chairman and chief executive officer. “Palm Pixi brings this unique experience to a broader range of people who want enhanced messaging and social networking in a design that lets them express their personal style.”

In addition to linking your information from Google™, Facebook and Exchange ActiveSync, Palm Pixi adds Yahoo! and LinkedIn integration to Palm Synergy™ and assembles it all in a single view.(2) You can get your Yahoo! contacts, calendar and IM, and access to your LinkedIn contacts, including job titles. Synergy on Palm Pixi makes messaging easier by showing you all your conversations with the same person in one chat-style thread, so you can start a conversation on AIM Instant Messenger, Google Talk™ or Yahoo! Messenger and continue it by text message later.(3)

Complementing the phone’s already rich Facebook integration with the contacts, phone, calendar and photo applications, a new Facebook application will be available with Palm Pixi so you can see and comment on all the latest news from your friends, as well as easily update your status. The phone’s full QWERTY keyboard puts it all at your fingertips, and the multi-touch screen lets you move back and forth between open applications using natural gestures.(4) The unique removable back cover is rubberized, making it scratch-resistant, slip-resistant and durable.

Personalization with Style

For those who want to express themselves with some extra style, Palm is introducing the Palm Pixi Artist Series. Designed by some of today’s most unique and compelling artists, these numbered, limited-edition back covers let you change designs to suit your mood. You can see the first collection in the series, as well as information about the artists, at www.palm.com/artistseries. Palm will be showcasing the fashionable new Palm Pixi with the Artist Series covers this week at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York (Sept. 10-17).

You can also tailor Palm Pixi to your interests with downloadable applications from the Palm Beta App Catalog,including the latest entertainment and social networking applications such as Local Concerts by iLike, and Yelp™.(5) You can use Palm media sync to customize your phone with music, photos and videos from iTunes (Versions 8.1.1-8.2.1)(6), or use the on-device Amazon MP3 store to purchase individual songs or full albums over-the-air.(3)

“Palm Pixi continues Sprint’s leadership in providing useful and innovative devices on America’s most dependable 3G network,”(7) said Dan Hesse, chief executive officer at Sprint. “We are pleased to be the first carrier to bring this device to market and offer both devices in the growing Palm webOS family. Sprint’s Everything Data plans, which provide unrestricted access to the Internet, mobile content and applications, and our Ready Now retail experience make for a perfect combination with these new Palm products.”

Palm pixie stats:

Availability and Pricing:

The Palm Pixi phone is scheduled to be available from Sprint in time for the holidays. Pricing for the phone, as well as the limited-edition Palm Pixi Artist Series covers, will be announced closer to availability. Customers who would like to register to receive additional information about Palm Pixi and be notified when it’s available can register at www.palm.com/pixi.

In addition, effective today the Palm Pre™ phone from Sprint is available for $149.99 with a two-year service agreement and after a $150 instant rebate and $100 mail-in rebate. You can find this great pricing at Sprint stores, on the web (www.sprint.com) and by calling Sprint’s telesales group (1-800-SPRINT1). With the new Palm Pixi phone, and Palm Pre at a lower price, Palm and Sprint are bringing greater choice of Palm webOS phones to a larger audience.

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  ¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/09/2009 12:05:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

PreThinking is reporting that Sprint has posted official release notes for the Palm webOS 1.2 update, which they claim will be released today. Sprint has said a lot today when it comes to the Pre, so take it with a grain of salt. Palm accidentally posted the update last week, and as of 8:50PM EST tapping the Update app on my Pre tells me it's up to date. It's definitely coming soon. Stay tuned.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/08/2009 08:42:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

"If there’s a Guinness World Record for shortest-lived promotional offer by a wireless carrier, Sprint’s (S) surely a front-runner for it.

Just six or so hours after offering a $100 service credit to new subscribers who purchase a Palm (PALM) Pre and port their numbers over from another carrier, Sprint canceled it. Here’s the company’s official statement on the matter:

“After further internal review today, the offer of a port-in service credit of $100 to new customers who buy the Palm Pre has been pulled, because it was put into the system in error.” Via All Things Digital .

And Sprint wonders why it keeps losing customers every quarter, this is a clear example...

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/08/2009 05:47:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/08/2009 02:46:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Sprint’s first device with the Android™ platform available Oct. 11

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 3, 2009-- Sprint (NYSE:S) and HTC Corporation today announced the upcoming arrival of the much-anticipated HTC Hero™ from Sprint, the first wireless device offering the combination of the open and innovative Android platform with the high-speed connectivity of America’s most dependable 3G network1 (EVDO Rev. A.) Offering a rich mobile Internet experience, the much-anticipated HTC Hero offers synchronization for built-in Google mobile services, including Google Search™, Google Maps™, Gmail™, and YouTube™ as well as access to thousands of applications built on the Android platform.

Beginning on Oct. 11, customers will be able to purchase HTC Hero through all Sprint retail channels including Web (www.sprint.com), Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and our national retail partner Best Buy for $179.99 (excluding taxes) after a $50 instant savings and a $100 mail-in rebate with a two-year service agreement. Pre-registration begins today at www.sprint.com/hero.

“The arrival of HTC Hero and the Android platform to Sprint’s network is an important milestone for our customers and the U.S. wireless industry,” said Kevin Packingham, senior vice president of product development for Sprint. “With the dependability and coverage of Sprint’s 3G network, HTC Hero users will appreciate a much better experience than is possible now with any other Android phone operating in the United States. They will enjoy the robust potential to personalize their wireless experience as well as the best value in wireless with a Simply Everything plan from Sprint.”

Access to countless applications

As a charter member of the Open Handset Alliance™, Sprint is actively engaged with the Android community. Through Android Market™, HTC Hero users have access to more than 8,000 useful applications, widgets and fun games to download and install on their phone, with many more to come. Thousands of developers are working to introduce new Android applications every day.

ShopSavvyTM, TwitterTM, ShazamTM, amazon.com®, USA Today®, Flixster®, PacManTM, CraigslistCheckerTM, and MySpaceTM Mobile are among the countless well-liked applications already available on Android Market. Pandora®, the popular personal radio application, is launching on Android devices and will be available on the HTC Hero from Sprint.

“Sprint and HTC are helping to drive openness and innovation in the mobile industry with the introduction of the Android-powered HTC Hero,” said Andy Rubin, vice president, mobile platforms at Google. “As the world’s first truly open mobile platform built with the Internet in mind, Android provides to consumers the same Internet services they have become accustomed to on their desktop PC. Offering access to thousands of applications, a suite of Google™ services, and unique personalization features, the HTC Hero offers a compelling mobile experience.”

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 9/03/2009 09:29:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

PrecCentral has posted a screenshot of 2 new Palm smartphones showing up in Sprint's inventory database. There's not much to go on from the names, Palm 120 and Palm C40. The Pre goes by P100, so the Palm 120 might be an updated Palm Pre. The Palm C40 is widely expected to be the Palm Eos (Centro replacement). Stay tuned.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/31/2009 11:30:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

The Samsung Instinct has been a huge success for Sprint. Leaked pictures of the 3rd generation Instinct have leaked online. The InstinctQ will drop its proprietary OS in favor of Android and add a slide out QWERTY keyboard into the mix. Via Phandroid .

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/19/2009 10:13:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

This video shows the build quality of two Palm Pres. The Pre on the left is a Palm Pre Sprint overnighted (it couldn't come fast enough, I missed using my Pre) me to replace the Pre on the right which was turning itself off when opening and closing the slider. On the replacement Pre, Palm has placed a small piece of foam behind the tab you pull to release the battery. This keeps the battery tightly in place so opening and closing the slider does not cause the battery's connectors to lose contact and power off the Pre.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/15/2009 06:13:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

I took a video of my Palm Pre completely losing its life when sliding the keyboard open and closed, I swear it has nothing to do with the creepy commercials ;) . Sprint has agreed (after pulling teeth with them) to send me out a brand new Pre. I've had my Pre since June 6 and this issue only started happening a few days ago. I'm really hoping that the bug/build quality of my new Pre has been resolved and makes me forget how frustrating this is and brings back the " Pre lovin' " feeling I've had with my Pre. Stay tuned.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/13/2009 03:26:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

I've had my Pre since launch day and haven't had any issues, until a few days ago . I began having the keyboard issue of my Pre turning completely off when opening or closing the slider. The only way to bring it back to life was to remove the Pres almost impossible to open battery door and pop the battery in and out. I thought the issue was due to the new extended battery I purchased (it wasn't). Even putting in the original battery that came with my Pre also shuts down randomly if I open or close it.

I called Sprint and explained what was going on. They wanted me to go to a repair center to see if they could fix it, and give me a loaner phone (not a Pre). The store was out of my way so I asked if they could just send me a Pre and I'd return my older Pre when I received the new one (I've done this before with a Treo 755p, and Treo 700wx). I was told that they couldn't do that with the Pre. I was told I would have to pay a $100 deductible to get a replacement Pre. I couldn't believe they were going to charge me $100 for a faulty Pre. I was told "just like auto insurance you have to pay the deductible". I asked the rep if he was in his Ford car and the airbags just popped out for no reason would Ford charge you for that? Would you pay a deductible for that? He said "no, i see what you're saying". I asked to speak to a supervisor because I was getting nowhere fast. She told me I would have to go the "repair route because the Pre is in high demand and Sprint doesn't have enough Pres to do an advance exchange.

I told the supervisor that I would just cancel my service and get a BlackBerry Storm, or an iPhone 3GS (I already own an iPhone 3GS). That "magical" statement got Sprint to send me out a new Palm Pre, and I already have a tracking number. If you're having issues with your Pre you might want to call Sprint and ask to speak to a supervisor, when they hear you might jump ship to another carrier it's amazing what they can pull out of their hat.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 8/13/2009 12:10:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & WARREN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 28, 2009-- Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE:S) and Virgin Mobile USA, Inc., (NYSE:VM) announced today that their boards of directors have approved a definitive agreement for Sprint to acquire Virgin Mobile USA for a total equity value of approximately $483 million, which includes the value of Sprint’s current 13.1% fully diluted ownership interest in Virgin Mobile USA. In addition, at closing Sprint will retire all of Virgin Mobile USA’s outstanding debt, which is $248 million net of cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2009, but is expected to be no more than $205 million net of cash and cash equivalents on Sept. 30, 2009.

This acquisition will strengthen Sprint’s position in the growing prepaid segment by bringing together under one umbrella the iconic Virgin Mobile brand with Sprint’s successful Boost Mobile business. These complementary prepaid brands, each with a distinctive offer, style and appeal to different customer demographics, will continue to serve existing and prospective customers following the completion of the transaction.

Following the closing of the transaction, Sprint’s prepaid business will be led by Dan Schulman, current Virgin Mobile USA chief executive officer, who will report directly to Dan Hesse, Sprint Nextel president and chief executive officer. Bringing exceptional telecom leadership credentials to Sprint, Schulman will be responsible for the business strategy and growth of the prepaid segment. Matt Carter will continue to lead Boost Mobile and will report to Schulman.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/28/2009 03:29:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

* Animated drop down menus - they look really slick and really change the experience. The Context menus also have some nice animation.

* Javascript interpreter Performance upgrades - this will speed up virtually everything and is great news

* Sporadic reports of speed improvements both in the browser and system-wide, but it's always tough to know if these are real or just perceived

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/24/2009 12:20:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

* Scrolling through long lists (like contacts) seems improved. We're seeing a lot less loading, and only the occasional hiccup.

* Push email now seems to actively delete (and represent the count properly) in the background.

* Folder orders for IMAP Gmail accounts are now correct. Previous versions of the software had them totally out of whack.

* The email alert sound is different -- softer.

* App load times seem a bit snappier. In fact, the whole device feels a little snappier.

* Maybe we're crazy, but there seems to be a new animation for the drop-down menus.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/24/2009 12:15:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/23/2009 07:17:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

The only way to score a Palm Pre since its release date of June 6th was to go to a Sprint store, Best Buy, Radio Shack, or Walmart. Today Sprint has finally added the Palm Pre to its online store.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/23/2009 09:08:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/09/2009 10:35:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

"Our checks indicated BlackBerry sales declined in June at AT&T and Sprint due to increasing smartphone competition, as BlackBerry sales appeared to lose share to the Palm Pre at Sprint and the new 3GS iPhone and older $99 iPhone at AT&T. BlackBerry sales at T-Mobile remained solid, but Verizon sales were slightly weaker following the termination of the buy one, get one promotion.

In addition, Walkey says that the Pre is snagging sales from the Curve at Sprint. At AT&T the new iPhone 3GS and older 3G at $99 are squeezing BlackBerry units." Via ZDNET .

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/09/2009 12:24:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

It looks like Sprint is trumping At&t, and Verizon by introducing their own netbook for $0.99. Yes, you read that right. $0.99 as in less than a dollar. Of course nothing is ever really free in this world. Sprint will begin selling the the Compaq netbook a very low price (that sweet $0.99 price). Of course you'll have to sign a new 2 year contract with Sprint and pay $60 per month. It sounds like a great deal and I am thinking about doing it. I LOVE my MacBook Air too much, but ya never know. It would be nice to have a small netbook with me and don't have to search for a router in order to cnnect. $0.99 is a CRAZY price.

Here's some specs: "The Compaq 1040DX is basically a rebadge of HP’s Mini and offers the same specs: 10.1″ display with 1024 x 576 resolution, 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, three-cell battery, 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive. Although I use too many devices to be locked into an embedded 3G solution, the deal might appeal to some." Via jkOnTheRun

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 7/06/2009 11:55:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

So the report he issued Monday bears notice. Mr. Snyder said that his sources in the manufacturing and retail channels indicated that Palm had sold 300,000 phones — considerably higher than some estimates by analysts — and that the company was struggling to keep up with demand. Mr. Snyder estimates that the company now is producing 15,000 units a day and will ship one million phones to Sprint in the first full quarter of production." Via The New York Times .

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/30/2009 10:08:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

"Palm may be slow to beef up the digital offerings in its mobile application store, but one thing is for certain — owners of its new Pre smartphone are hungry for applications.

On Wednesday, the Palm App Catalog hit a million downloads according to Medialets, a New York-based mobile analytics and advertising company.

Mike Abramsky, an analyst at RBC Capital who follows the company, estimates that Palm has shipped around 150,000 Pre devices since the smartphone went on sale June 6, which equates to an average of six or more applications downloaded per device.

The number is fairly impressive, given that currently there are about 30 applications, all free, currently available through Palm’s platform."

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/25/2009 08:11:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/16/2009 02:52:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/12/2009 12:03:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/08/2009 12:41:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/07/2009 10:46:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

The Palm Pre 's packaging is very reminiscent of the iPhone packaging. Once you open the box the Pre is on full display. Palm pre-charges the Pre so you can begin using it right away. Palm includes a microfiber pouch (cleans and holds the Pre), an AC charger, a Micro USB sync cable, a stereo headset, and a Get Started guide.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/06/2009 03:11:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

A lucky PreCentral forum member had a great experience while buying his Pre. Jon Rubinstein, Executive Chairman of Palm (the guy who saved Palm by creating the Pre) showed up to the Sprint Store in the Castro District of San Francisco to check out how the Pre launch was going. Joshua Topolsky, Editor of Engadget, and Norm Meyrowitz of Macromedia also showed up at the launch.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/06/2009 01:50:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Stay tuned for more pictures and thoughts. FYI the Pre is AMAZING!!

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/06/2009 11:43:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

"They need to check their facts," Hesse said in an interview at a press event here to launch the Palm Pre. "That just is not the case. Both Palm and Sprint have agreed not to discuss the length of the exclusivity deal. But I can tell you it's not six months."

Last week, Lowell McAdam, CEO of Verizon Wireless was quoted by Reuters as saying that over the next six months consumers could expect to see devices "like the Palm Pre and a second-generation Storm" on its network.

AT&T's CEO Randall Stephenson also said last week that he hoped to have the Palm Pre on the AT&T network when the exclusivity deal with Sprint ended.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/05/2009 11:16:00 AM 0 comments links to this post

BestBuy's Pre inventory has leaked on to the net and the #'s aren't too encouraging. I've been checking with contacts I have and it looks like the best place to score a Pre will be from the source, Sprint. If anyone is going to have the majority of SPRINT Palm Pres in stock, it's going to be SPRINT.

Check out Sprint's Store Locator for a list of Sprint Stores in your area. Call the store to see what their hours are going to be on Saturday, most stores are opening early at 8am for the Pre launch. Get there early. People are already forming lines for the Pre .

I've already planned on going to my local Sprint Store (487 Bloomfield Ave Caldwell, NJ) early Saturday morning. Where are you going? Hit us up and let us know where you plan on landing your Pre.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/04/2009 06:51:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

"The Palm Pre, which goes on sale to Sprint customers in the US in two days time, has been well-received by its first batch of reviewers.

In a nutshell, the design of the Pre has come in for much praise, particularly its keyboard, in addition to its ability to multi-task apps.

Writing in the Wall Street Journal tech guru Walt Mossberg summarised: "I consider the Pre to be potentially the strongest rival to iPhone to date, provided it attracts lots of third-party apps, which it sorely lacks at launch."

In the New York Times David Pogue opined: "The hard part is making it all feel simple and unified... over all, Palm nailed it."

Yesterday analysts said they expected the Pre to sell more than 600,000 units between its June 6th launch and the end of August."

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/04/2009 06:16:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

From the moment you open the box of your Pre, to turning on the device, Palm has created an experience. This is how the Pre experience begins. Turn on your Pre for the first time and watch where it will take you.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/04/2009 06:04:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Gizmodo has posted their Palm Pre review .

"It's the best multitouch screen we've seen yet. Pre's screen is smaller than both the iPhone and the G2's, but has the same 320x480 resolution that equals both, which means the pixels are just more compact. Watching the Dark Knight on both phones showed that the Pre was just slightly crisper, and just slightly nicer than on the iPhone. "

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/03/2009 11:21:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Read the full review The Palm Pre Review . Make sure you check it out.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/03/2009 11:07:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/03/2009 10:27:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

"You’ve seen that movie, right? The one where a pair of lovable, sad-sack losers team up to defeat the smug, athletic golden boy? If not, you’re about to. It’s called ‘‘Palm Pre vs. iPhone.’’ The star of this summer blockbuster is Palm. Over the years, this once-great company lost its talent for everything but making business blunders. Pundits were predicting Palm’s passing—but then the new Palm Pre appeared.

The Pre’s all-new operating system, called Web OS, is gorgeous, fluid and exciting. It shares some iPhone ideas — pinch or spread two fingers on the screen to zoom in or out, for example, or flick a list item sideways to delete it — but has its own personality and ideas.

For example, once the bright screen comes to life, the strip of black plastic beneath it is also touch-sensitive. Slide your thumb leftward, for example, to go back one screen. Drag upward to summon the animated, bendy, quicklaunch strip. It holds the icons for the five programs you use most often (phone, calendar, e-mail and so on). In other words, you can switch programs without returning to a central Home screen first, as on the iPhone. That’s important, because the Pre can keep multiple programs open simultaneously. Play Internet radio while you read a PDF document, or compare two open e-mail messages—you can’t do that on the iPhone. Thoughtful grace notes are everywhere.

If the story of Palm’s rise from the ashes really is like a movie plot, then that twist will give it one heck of a happy ending."

Read the full review here .

One of the most respected tech columnists in the industry has reviewed the Palm Pre and it's clear he REALLY likes it. This review gives validation that Palm is not only back in the game with the Pre, but they're finally back to being recognized as innovators in the smartphone world. This review will surely make Palm happy going into the Pre launch weekend. Game on.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/03/2009 03:44:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

Palm Inc's smartphone may not attract lines around the block like past Apple Inc iPhone launches. But its launch will be seen as a badly needed shot of adrenaline for Palm and exclusive provider Sprint Nextel Corp.

Since the Pre made its debut at the Consumer Electronics show in January, excitement over the device has intensified. Even arch rivals Verizon Wireless and AT&T Inc both say they want to sell it after Sprint's exclusivity runs out at the year's end.

If it takes off, Palm may even be an acquisition target.

"If you're buying (Palm shares) now, definitely what you're looking at is that they're going to have the most valuable asset in the industry. At some point, somebody will want to pay a premium for that," Pacific Crest's James Faucette said. "From a products perspective, the impact on the market is probably as important as iPhone."

Sprint and Palm are David to Apple and AT&T's Goliath, with some casting Pre as the first credible iPhone rival." Read the full article here .

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/02/2009 05:54:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

As we've seen with every highly anticipated gadget, someone begins the line. The first person has started waiting on line outside of a Sprint store hoping to land a Palm Pre.

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 6/01/2009 02:56:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

A Sprint employee has posted a video of the Palm Pre from a Sprint Retail Store, he refers to it as the "Treo Pre". He shows off some cool features of the Palm webOS and the hardware. It's small, has a beautiful screen, and and it's finally here!!! Don't blame me if you end up wanting to buy a Pre after seeing this little guy in action.Via PreCentral

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 5/31/2009 11:19:00 PM 0 comments links to this post

With the Pre launch only a few days away Palm is shipping Sprint Retail Stores shipments of Pres daily to try and meet demand on June 6th. As expected, Sprint Retail workers are beginning to take pictures of the Pre and post them online (even though Sprint has issued memos warning them doing so could cause termination). Via Engadget

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¶ posted by Jimmie Geddes, Editor @ 5/30/2009 11:21:00 PM 0 comments links to this post