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by Chuong Nguyen | June 14, 2010 2:11 PMRead OnA hacker by the name of infinitemods has modded his Sprint HTC EVO 4G to wirelessly charge via the induction charging mechanism of the Palm Pre's Touchstone charger. While the hack took infinitemods about thirty minutes to accomplish, the modder says it can be done in as little as ten minutes. The upside is that the EVO 4G won't get overheated, an issue that's fairly common in the Palm Pre when used with the Touchstone charging base. The downside, according to Android Central, is that "the magnets used to hold the Evo to the Touchstone mean the compass won't work, and the battery cover ...
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by Brandon Miniman | May 21, 2010 3:45 PMRead OnI've been waiting for WebOS to come to AT&T since the original Pre hit Sprint in June of last year. Now, the wait is over. After spending a full week using the Pre Plus as my daily driver on AT&T, I've come away with mixed feelings about the device. While the software is well tuned to provide a high level of productivity (thanks to great multitasking and a suite of gestures), the hardware and app offering leaves a lot to be desired. It's just a shame that the upcoming AT&T Pixi Plus, which has a much better form factor than the Pre Plus (in my opinion), is less powerful, because that could ...
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by Chuong Nguyen | May 20, 2010 11:48 AMRead OnA forum member over at Android Central was able to take the EVO 4G out for a spin and took a video of the phone next to the small webOS Palm Pre, also on Sprint. Next to the Palm Pre, the EVO 4G's 4.3-inch capacitive multitouch display looks enormous. Also, the above shot taken with the EVO 4G's 8-megapixel camera, which also is capable of 720p HD video, looks pretty good. (via: Android Central)
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by Brandon Miniman | May 16, 2010 3:58 PMRead OnThe hardware of the AT&T Palm Pre Plus feels dated. The device is a bit thick, and overall, it feels numb because the facade of the device is virtually an unobstructed surface with no buttons or even a ledge to help make sliding out the keyboard a bit easier. Compared to the Verizon Palm Pre Plus, the AT&T variant is identical except for the addition of the SIM card slot in the back. Another downside to the Palm Pre Plus, and this could be subjective, is that the keyboard is difficult to use. Palm made an upgrade to the keyboard after the original Palm Pre, but for me, the keys are ...
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by Brandon Miniman | May 15, 2010 9:58 AMRead OnIf you're planning on getting the AT&T Palm Pre Plus, also plan on getting a free Touchstone charger (for a limited time when bought through a corporate-owned store), which uses induction charging to fill the battery on your device without having to plus the microUSB charger directly into your phone. The Touchstone has a heavy and sticky base, making it easy to apply to any surface, even if it's a smooth wall. I plan to do a few tests to determine if the Touchstone charges the Palm Pre Plus at a differnet rate than the standard wall plug. In case you missed it, check out our unboxing of ...
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by Brandon Miniman | May 13, 2010 10:58 AMRead OnAt long last, AT&T users can use a WebOS device! It was only a year ago that the original Palm Pre hit Sprint, but in "cell phone years", that's at least five. In this video we unbox the AT&T version of the Palm Pre Plus, which is identical to what you'll get on Verizon, but in the GSM flavor with HSDPA internet. Personally, I'm very excited to be able to finally use a WebOS phone as my daily driver for a bit. My experience with the Palm Pre Plus on Verizon hasn't been entirely positive...I've found it to be a bit slow (despite having more RAM than the original Pre). So hopefully, a few OS ...
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by Chuong Nguyen | May 11, 2010 6:57 AMRead OnIt's now official for GSM watchers of the webOS Palm Pre as AT&T and Palm have finally announced pricing and availability for the upgraded GSM Pre Plus model that will come mid-month. On May 16th, users who want the sliding webOS model can pick one up for $150 from the carrier on contract. The high price actually includes a free inductive Touchstone charger for the device for a limited time. AT&T hasn't made mention of the mobile hotspot app that debuted with Verizon Wireless, but considering that AT&T hasn't released iPhone tethering in almost a year now, I wouldn't hold my breath on the ...
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by Chuong Nguyen | April 27, 2010 1:59 PMRead OnWhile the Palm Pre Plus in GSM/HSPA incarnation still hasn't launched yet, an ad created by AT&T for the webOS device may hint that it may be launching soon. The ad for AT&T seems to be a bit more Apple-ish, showcasing the device's features, capabilities, and apps rather than the imagination behind Sprint's ad with the pale lady nor Verizon Wireless' mom-targeted campaign. You can learn more about AT&T's Pre Plus from the company's webpage. (via: Engadget)
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by Brandon Miniman | April 25, 2010 2:37 PMRead OnYou may already know about this, or perhaps it's news to you: if you like to pinch to zoom on the iPhone or on a WebOS device while browsing the web or looking at photos (instead of double-tapping to zoom in), you can actually pinch AND pan, meaning, you can pan with two fingers and not just one. This means that you don't have to lift your two fingers after zooming to position the page.
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by Chuong Nguyen | April 23, 2010 6:18 PMRead OnIn an act to bolster sales and keep loyal users to the brand, Palm will be sending out envoys to stop random people on the street who are sporting either a Palm Pre or Pixi and give them free accessories. If you're in need of some Palm gear, be sure to get noticed while you're using your webOS phone in public. You can read more about Palm's random acts of wow campaign from the company's blog. According to Palm, "These Palm envoys could show up in any country where Palm phones are sold. And there are no catches, no obligations, and no strings attached."
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by Chuong Nguyen | April 19, 2010 2:51 AMRead OnWith the release of Adobe Creative Suite 5, Adobe CEO went on to confirm with Fox Business News that Flash 10.1 for mobile has been delayed yet again. The good news is that BlackBerry users will be able to join the loop with Flash 10.1 as well as Research in Motion's platform was named as one of the platforms to get Flash 10.1--the other two being Android and webOS. Now, the popular browser plugin is scheduled for the second half of 2010. Watch the latest business video at video.foxbusiness.com For those wanting to run Flash on a tablet powered by a mobile OS--like Android--that is not an ...
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by Chuong Nguyen | April 13, 2010 1:27 AMRead OnThe Palm webOS operating system has been hacked to be able to run OpenOffice and many Linux apps, as a proof of concept. The hack was demoed on the Palm Pre and opens the webOS platform up more. webOS still trails behind the iPhone and Google's Android operating system in the number of available apps available through Palm's official app market, called Palm App Catalog. (via: Gizmodo)
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by Chuong Nguyen | April 1, 2010 10:47 AMRead OnIt looks like Verizon Wireless is running a promotion giving away the mobile hotspot service on the Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus for free. The app is already available as a free download thru Palm's App Catalog and according to a message we received from a Verizon Wireless rep: Customers who purchase or upgrade to a Palm Pre and Palm Pixi will get the Mobile Hotspot for free. Existing customers who already have the service will find charges on their next bill will be $0.00. The device pricing will be: $49.99 buy one get one free, and the Pixi will be $29.99 buy one, get one free. The ...
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by Chuong Nguyen | March 31, 2010 12:14 PMRead OnLaptop Mag is doing a March Smartphone Madness and it's now the final four. The first playoff in the Final Four is between the Palm Pre Plus on Verizon Wireless and the HTC HD2 for T-Mobile USA. The BlackBerry Tour, which is similar to the Bold 9700 will face off with the Motorola Droid in the next match. The winners from both matches will then battle it out to victory. For now, go to Laptop Mag to vote between the HTC HD2 and the Palm Pre Plus.
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by Chuong Nguyen | March 22, 2010 12:25 PMRead OnAfter mysteriously announcing two webOS devices will be coming at CES but not specifying which ones, AT&T has taken the wraps off of the GSM versions of the Palm Pixi Plus and Palm Pre Plus. According to AT&T, the GSM Pre Plus will go for $150 after rebate while the Pixi Plus will retail for $50 after rebate. The devices are still listed as coming soon from AT&T, but you can sign up to be notified on the carrier's site.
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