Keepin’ it Real Fake, Part CCXLIX: Cool K07 is the Ultimate FacePalm

January 6, 2010 - Under Handhelds

Yeah, yeah — we’ve seen a fairly weak effort to ape the Pre before, but this… this is the knockoff webOS device your shady side has been waiting for. A dead ringer for the Palm Pre, the Cool K07 boasts a luscious 2.8-inch touchscreen (320 x 240 resolution),... 

Adobe Flash Player 10.1 And AIR 2 Betas Are Out, Multi-Touch And Video Acceleration Are In

November 17, 2009 - Under Software

Here we go: Adobe just made its Flash 10.1 prerelease packages available for download in fulfillment of its Open Screen promise. The download is available for Windows, Intel-based Mac, and Linux systems with a smartphone version coming later; notably, while no other mobile OS... 

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... 

Flash 10.1 Coming To Android In 2010

November 16, 2009 - Under Handhelds

We already know that Adobe has promised webOS users that they’ll get Flash 10.1 on their devices in the first half of 2010, and now it looks like Android users will be getting the same deal too, as a message from Adobe reads: “Adobe Flash Player 10.1 is coming to... 

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 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...