Palm’s webOS PDK beta adds Pixi native development, PDK’d apps will hit the Catalog mid year

March 11, 2010 - Under Tech News

We just sat down with Palm here at GDC and fished out a few more details on the PDK beta front. Firstly, and most interestingly, Palm has confirmed that the PDK now works on all of its handsets (instead of just the Pre and Pre Plus), which means Pixi buyers can stop hating themselves... 

Palm Stops Production of CDMA Pre and Pre Plus

February 14, 2010 - Under Handhelds

Word has it that Palm has told Foxconn to stop all production of CDMA Pre and Pre Plus smartphones, which currently see action from Sprint and Verizon, respectively. This temporary suspension applies to the month of February only, and it seems that nobody else knows whether shipment... 

50 Android Games Demonstrated in One Video

January 28, 2010 - Under Handhelds

50 seems to be a pretty trendy number right now, what with Palm’s Pre Plus and Samsung’s i8910 HD both showing off the ability to run more than 49 concurrent processes. Joining that number party, albeit in a different fashion, is this video demonstrating 50 games... 

Palm Pre For $0 on Bell Canada?

December 20, 2009 - Under Handhelds

If you’ve been thinking that the Palm Pre is too expensive for you, you’ll certainly welcome the holiday season, especially since Bell is offering the Palm Pre for full with a new Bell contract. Considering that the last time we reported on the Pre’s pricing... 

Facebook Finally Comes To webOS, Not With A Bang But A Whimper

November 16, 2009 - Under Internet

Just in time for the Pixi’s grand debut, webOS devices (that’s just Pixi and Pre) now have their first official Facebook app, joining the ranks of iPhone and Android… and we’re sad to report that it’s about as barebones as they can get. It pulls... 

Sprint Is Now Offering The Palm Pixi

November 16, 2009 - Under Handhelds

Prefer the candybar design of the Palm Pixi over the slider form factor of the Palm Pre? Well, the Palm Pixi is now being offered by Sprint, and it’s going for $99.99 together with a 2-year contract, after a $100 mail-in rebate. Of course, if you’re patient and not... 

Is Nokia Considering Buying Palm?

November 15, 2009 - Under Cell Phones

Rumors always seem to do amazing things to stocks, and it seems that Palm’s stock has been positively affected by the latest rumors, rising by 8% amidst speculation that the company may be bought out by Nokia. You have to admit that the news does seem a little weird though,... 

Palm Pre Coming To Mexico

November 15, 2009 - Under Handhelds

Looking to get a Palm Pre to use in the US? Well, if you’re willing to make a trip to Mexico, you could. Specifically, Mexico’s Telcel will be getting the Palm Pre on November 27th. Of course, with the Recent Pixi sales, you’ll probably think twice before making... 

Palm Pre WebOS 1.3.1 Update Available Now, A Day Early

November 14, 2009 - Under Handhelds

webOS 1.3.1 was always destined to come alongside the launch of the Pixi, but it’s surprised us by showing its face a day early. No app catalog bombshells here, but there are a slew of more minor fixes and updates that should make users experience a great deal smoother.... 

Palm Pre Price Keeps Sinking On Bell, Down To $100

November 10, 2009 - Under Handhelds

Just weeks after Palm’s Pre sunk to CAD $149.95 on Bell, the outfit’s first-ever webOS phone has now stooped to just CAD $99.95. That still requires a 3-year contract, of course, but man — a single bill for a smartphone like the Pre? Anyone tossing out guesses...