• att,  hp,  pixi,  pre,  verizon,  web os

    HP Palm webOS 1.4.5 Update Available For Verizon Pixi Plus Customers

    September 1, 2010 /

    It looks like Verizon rolled out Palm webOS 1.4.5 for their Pixi Plus customers yesterday.

    The webOS 1.4.5 change log for the Verizon branded Palm Pixi Plus is listed after the jump.

    Verizon Pixi Plus customers can download the webOS 1.4.5 update by running the Updates application on their phone.

    The wait continues for Verizon’s Pre Plus customers and all of AT&T’s Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus customers.  Sprint customers received their Palm webOS 1.4.5 update on August 11.

    New applications

    NONE

    Feature changes to existing applications

    System

    • Palm Pixi and Palm Pixi Plus phones can now run 3D games and other apps developed with the webOS PDK. Check App Catalog for titles that are compatible with your phone.
    • This release includes minor fixes and enhancements to support the public release of the webOS PDK.

    Web

    • If a user enters text in a field on certain websites, the screen focus now remains on the text being entered.
    • This release fixes a rare problem so that podcasts now download correctly.

    Security

    • This release addresses several security issues with the Palm webOS software.

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    • hp,  web os

      Palm Releases Early Details on webOS 2.0

      September 1, 2010 /

       Palm, today, started talking up webOS 2.0 today and released a SDK webOS 2.0 simulator for early access software developers.

      Palm webOS 2.0 is due to be released before the end of this year.

      Introducing webOS 2.0
      webOS 2.0, the next generation of Palm’s amazing mobile operating system, is the biggest webOS update yet, offering great new features for consumers and developers alike.

      webOS 2.0 will be released later this year, and a beta version of the webOS 2.0 SDK is available now via the SDK Early Access Program.

      In this article we’ll give everyone a sneak peek at some of what’s coming in webOS 2.0. We’ll focus on a few of the features that are most relevant to developers, but there’s something here for everyone…!

      While webOS 2.0 will mostly address under the hood enhancements to webOS, there definitely be some cool new features for Palm fans.

      webOS New Features

      Stacks
      Palm’s groundbreaking card metaphor made multi-tasking on a handheld device easy and intuitive for the first time. webOS 2.0 takes it to the next level by grouping related cards in stacks, reducing clutter, and making it even easier to move quickly between tasks. webOS 2.0 automatically stacks cards for you when it makes sense, and you can also drag and drop cards to manage stacks yourself.

      Just Type
      Universal Search has always been the fastest way to find stuff in webOS, whether that stuff is on your device or online. In webOS 2.0, Universal Search has gotten even better—and it’s not just for searching anymore, so we’ve renamed it Just Type.

      Exhibition
      Run new apps designed specifically for phones placed on the Palm Touchstone™ Charging Dock. Set your phone on the dock and Exhibition launches automatically, showing you anything from today’s agenda to a slideshow of your Facebook photos.

      Synergy
      When webOS was introduced, Palm Synergy instantly set a new standard for accessing and managing your personal data on the go. Synergy brings together information from multiple sources automatically, so everything you need is in one place.

      In webOS 2.0, we’re opening Synergy up to our developer ecosystem, so your customers can pull more of the web onto their phones. You’ll be able to develop Synergy connectors for Contacts, Calendar, and Messaging–and later, for other webOS data types as well.

      To learn more about webOS 2.0, check out Palm Developer Center website.

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    • android,  blackberry,  iphone

      Traveling With Your Smartphone

      September 1, 2010 /

      While reading USAToday on my iPad (iTunes link) I ran across an interesting little article talking about how people use their smartphones while traveling.

      The research, conducted by Ypartnership/Harrison Group, reported that 20% of travelers in the United States have downloaded and installed travel related applications to their phones.  (Sounds logical, doesn’t it?)

      The study also found:

      • 47% used GPS functionality to find their way to a destination
      • 46% searched for flight updates
      • 29% compared airfares or hotel rates
      • 18% booked air travel or lodging
      • 15% viewed virtual visitor guides
      • 11% downloaded and/or redeemed coupons

      I don’t often have to travel long distances for work that requires me to get on an airplane.  But I do have to say, that when I do need to drive out to a public event or to a training center by car, my Palm Pre is riding shotgun with me.

      You can read the full article on the USAToday website.

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    • coca-cola,  web os

      My Coke Rewards for webOS

      August 28, 2010 /

      My Coke Rewards from Biocandy Labs is my new favorite webOS app.

      My Coke Rewards is a simple app for your Pre or Pixi that allows you to register your My Coke Rewards codes on the Coca-Cola website.

      Coca-Cola and Palm addicts need this free app which is available from the Palm App Catalog.  Hit the Palm Developer website for more details.

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    • apple,  ios,  ipad,  iphone,  itunes,  iwork,  mac os x,  pages,  touch

      Apple Updates iWork Pages, Adds Support for ePub Books

      August 28, 2010 /

      Earlier this week, Apple updated iWork ’09 Pages and added support for creating documents comptible with iBooks on the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.

      After updating Pages ’09 on your Mac to version 9.0.4, you will be able to export your Pages documents in the ePub format.  Then, drag and drop the ePub document into iTunes’ Books section and sync your iDevice.  Simple.

      iWork ’09 owners, grab your update by clicking the Software Update icon in the System Preferences application.

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    • apple,  appletv,  ios,  ipad,  iphone,  itunes,  touch

      Apple Invites Media to a Special September 1 Event

      August 26, 2010 /

      September is almost upon us and that means it’s time for Apple to send out invitations to the media-only fall event.
      According to the Tech Trader Daily blog, Eric Savitz writes:

      “There’s zero information in the invitation on the nature of the event, and the only hint is the photo of the guitar with the Apple-logo shaped cut out that I’ve included with this post.” 

       My invitation seems to have gotten lost in the mail.

      Apple’s fall events have been the showcase for the new iPod touch and music related products for the holiday season. This year is expected to be no different with rumors flying around of an iPod touch refresh that will feature iOS 4.1, dual cameras and support for FaceTime, and a the same high resolution Retina display that has been used on the iPhone 4.

      There are also near daily rumors that Apple will release a new version of the Apple TV, possible called “iTV”, that runs iOS and replaces the hard drive with a smaller flash drive.  Content would be streamed to the device rather than store it locally on a hard drive as the current Apple TV model does.  The new Apple TV is also rumored to go on sale with pricing as low as $99 and TV show rentals for $0.99.

      [Via Tech Trader Daily blog…]

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    • app catalog,  astraware,  pixi,  pre,  web os

      Astraware Releases A Pair of Games for webOS

      August 25, 2010 /

      Today, Astraware has released their first two games for Palm webOS: Astraware Sudoku and OddBlob.

      Staffordshire, UK – August 24, 2010 – Astraware® is excited to announce the release of its first games for Palm® webOS™. The first two games, Astraware Sudoku and OddBlob, will initially support Pre™ and Pre Plus devices with support for Pixi™ to be added later.

      Astraware Sudoku is a multi-award-winning version of the worldwide smash puzzle game. It is packed with features that avid Sudoku players love, including the unique Puzzle of the Day feature, which sees in excess of 20,000 users regularly downloading the daily puzzles and uploading their times on the global leader board. First released for smartphones earlier this year, OddBlob is a cute puzzle-arcade game entirely created from modeling clay, and featuring online leader boards for players to post their high scores in both Strategy and Panic modes.

      “We’re delighted to be re-establishing our long-term relationship with Palm, and supporting the new platform with a range of great casual games,” said Howard Tomlinson, CEO of Astraware. “Our experience at supporting well-featured devices in a range of sizes and resolutions has helped us to make our first webOS games a pleasure to play, and we look forward to bringing many more titles to the platform.”

      Astraware intends to bring a number of their own-IP games to the webOS platform as well as working with their premium licensor partners to add to the range of quality casual games available in the Palm App Catalog.

      “Palm has a rich history with Astraware, and we’re excited to see that relationship continue with the webOS platform,” said Ben Galbraith, director of Developer Marketing, Palm, Inc. “Astraware’s popular titles are a welcome addition to the breadth and quality of webOS games in the Palm App Catalog.”

      Astraware Sudoku and OddBlob are available now on the webOS App Catalog, priced $4.99 each. For more information visit http://www.astraware.com/webos.

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    • apple,  iphone,  sprint,  t-mobile,  verizon

      Is The Door Still Open for An iPhone on Sprint or T-Mobile?

      August 24, 2010 /

      There was an interesting article posted out on the Digital Daily blog.  Kaufman Bros. technology analyst Shaw Wu reports that a Verizon Wireless iPhone still isn’t a done deal.

      “From our understanding, the Verizon negotiations are not finalized with important details still being ironed out, including technology and economics,” Wu said in a note to clients this morning. “We think it is premature to rule out T-Mobile or Sprint.”

      “Or both of them, together. As Wu notes, adding T-Mobile and Sprint as additional carriers would almost be like adding Verizon (VZ). Together, Sprint (S) and T-Mobile have about 82 million subscribers. Verizon has 93 million subscribers.”

      You can read the full blog post on the Digital Daily website.

      So who’s up for a Sprint edition Apple iPhone?

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