Palm announced a new webOS device called the Palm Pixi. Here are some specs and features of this new device.
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Precentral posted a leaked screenshot of Sprint's inventory management system showing 3 Palm devices, other than the Centro. The first is the 100 we already know - the Palm Pre at $549.99. But after that are two more models we haven’t seen: the 120 and C40.
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jun 10, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALM) today announced that its board of directors has appointed Jon Rubinstein to lead the company as Chairman and CEO upon the departure of Ed Colligan, who is stepping down after sixteen years of leadership at the company.
Palm Inc. has apparently taken issue with TealOS, the webOS lookalike application for Palm OS devices, and has requested the programs permanent removal.
The HKPUG (Hong Kong PDA User Group) just held a party last week saying farewell to the Palm OS.
Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) and Sprint (NYSE:S) today announced the upcoming availability of the Treo Pro smartphone for the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network on March 15.
Palm have launched an official on-device application store for both Windows Mobile and Palm OS powered handsets. Palm have called on PocketGear, an app distributor which has rounded up around 50,000 smartphone applications since launching in June of 2008, to power the boutique.
Last month Palm announced two new colors for the holidays and we were sent Vibrant Rose. You can tell by the slide show below the Vibrant Rose is definitely a nice color! Palm sent us the Vibrant Rose and it definitely is a color I have yet seen anywhere and my wife immediately was taken by the color.
Today Access, the company that purchased PalmSource, officially unveiled its Linux based successor to the Garnet OS (formerly known as Palm OS). The Access Linux Platform 3.0, as it is known, supports not only native Linux applications, but also legacy Garnet OS applications as well as Java apps. ALP 3.0, as it is known, is also fully compliant with the LiMo Foundation's specifications for mobile Linux.
Last week I had a great opportunity to speak with some Palm representatives who were the product managers for the Treo Pro (the newly announced Treo).. During my conversation with Palm it made me realize they are starting to define their future. My conversation brought out many facts as to what they are doing.
Mobile Tech Addicts has posted a story that Palmaddict has uncovered some very interesting details on what could be the Palm Centro 2, this device does not have a keyboard and appears to be running Windows Mobile
The Centro has pulled off a pretty amazing feat. Palm has now sold over 2 Million of these devices and should be proud. That is quite the accomplishment in todays competitive market.
Here is a fabulous feature for those that have, or are considering getting, the Palm Treo 800w.
Palm's has released a ROM update in record time for the Sprint Centro. Features include Gmail and Google Maps compatibility, including the My Location feature.
One of the most prominent phone interface designers is now working for Palm for its next operating system, Engadget confirms in a hunt for new information. Matias Duarte, who designed much of the interface behind the Danger Sidekick and later moved on to Helio's custom interface, is now known through checks with sources and Palm itself to be a Senior Director in Palm's Human Interface and User Experience design group.
Mobile handset giant Palm is putting a positive spin on its $43.4 million loss this quarter. The company credited roughly $20 million of that loss to compensation and restructuring costs as it attempts to shift its business plan to better accommodate the consumer smartphone market. In addition to its own restructuring, Palm faces stiff competition from longtime rival Research In Motion and the growing threat of the Apple iPhone, which launches a 3G model next month
Palm today announced that the popular Palm Centro smartphone is now available unlocked for U.S. customers. Now offered on Sprint, ATT and Verizon Wireless - the nation's three largest carriers
Palm Inc. has reached a deal with Verizon Wireless to sell its $99 Centro smartphone, expanding the audience for a combination cellphone and email device that has been a bright spot in Palm's efforts to turn around its fortunes.
Palm, Inc. today announced that it has sold its one-millionth Palm Centro smartphone, demonstrating the $99 product’s mass appeal to customers ready to get all the power of a smartphone at the price of a traditional mobile phone. Palm is now shipping Centro in 10 countries worldwide, including Hong Kong, Singapore, India, the UK, Germany, Spain, Ireland, France and Italy, and its already-rapid momentum is set to grow as Palm debuts the product in additional countries around the globe.
Want to learn how to get the most out of your Palm device? Then check out this great resource for Palm devices
In an answer to the growing demand for crossover devices, AT&T Inc.and Palm Inc today announced the availability of the Palm Centro from AT&T. Centro is designed for the expanding base of customers who want a better way to manage their busy lives. The device is available for just $99.99
I was blogging my impressions over at my personal blog tonight about Bill Gates Keynote at CES and stumbled on this phone in the backdrop of Mr Bach himself? Could we be seeing an announcement from Palm about a Windows Mobile 6 Centro?
The Palm blog knows that you have been patiently awaiting a Verizon Wireless Treo 755p, well the hour has struck. Now everything you know and enjoy about the Treo 755p smartphone is available on Verizon Wireless.
Smart phone maker Palm Inc. lowered its second-quarter outlook Thursday and said it will swing to a wider-than-expected loss, blaming the sales shortfall on the delay of a product launch.
Palm, Inc. today announced an update to Windows Mobile 6 for Palm Treo 750 smartphone customers in the United States. Windows Mobile 6 brings increased functionality, enhanced user interface and strengthened security and performance to the Treo 750 smartphone, which is offered exclusively in the United States by AT&T. The update is available today as a free download for existing Treo 750 smartphone customers.
The commercial launch of the WinMo 6 update for those already using the AT&T Treo 750 is just around the corner. Windows Mobile 6, especially when combined with Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, offers many enhancements from both a business and individual point of view.
Sprint just brought up their Palm Centro site and touting it as the "world's smallest Palm device" will cost you $100 dollars after $100 mail-in rebate, minimum $25 data plan, and two year commitment to Sprint when it launches on October 14th.
Palm Europe Ltd today announced the Palm Treo 500v smartphone which combines multiple forms of communication and multimedia capabilities with high speed 3G/UMTS mobile internet access, allowing users access to popular websites such as MySpace, YouTube and eBay whilst on the move.
As many of you are aware, we are in the process of building our next generation software platform. We are very excited about how this is coming together. It has a modern, flexible UI, instant performance, and an incredibly simple and elegant development environment. We are working hard on this platform and on the first smartphones that will take advantage of it.
In the course of the past several months,
WMExperts is reporting that there was some speculation that the reason for the AT&T delay of the WM6 Treo 750 update is due to issues with the Good Messaging service.
Thanks to Chrissyboy for passing this on. Update to include Windows Mobile 6. Looks like this is from the Palm European Site
We just received this photo in our email and from the looks of it, it OFFICIAL... Interesting enough we see that Sprint will be the initial provider of the phone which will retail for $99.00!! This phone will also offer EVDO Rev A from what our sources wrote.
I found this blub on the Barron's site regarding the Palm Foleo. It looks as if the Palm Foleo will be delayed and won't ship until late September/early October.
MS Mobiles is reporting that there is an unofficial ROM for the Treo 750 in the wild. Neither AT&T USA nor Palm Inc are releasing this ROM upgrade so it is good to see that it is available unofficially - as a leak:
Windows Vista users, a beta release of the Palm Desktop is available for installation. Make sure to follow the installation instructions provided in the KB article.
Palm Infocenter is reporting that two separate sources have posted possible images and specs on two new Palm Treo smartphones. The images show a similar models, one with a new design running Palm OS and another running Windows Mobile Standard (formerly WM Smartphone edition).
Palm, facing increasing competition in the industry, is selling a 25 percent stake to Elevation Partners, the private-equity firm that has Bono as a partner and a bunch of former Apple Inc. executives, reports WSJ
On Wednesday, mobile device maker Palm demonstrated the fruits of a secret project that one of Palm's founders, Jeff Hawkins, had been working on. Palm's new Foleo is a Linux-powered, laptop-like device that serves as a companion to smartphones. Analysts and observers have started to weigh in with their opinions, and many are less than raves.
With its 10-inch screen and full-size keyboard, the Palm Foleo mobile companion connects wirelessly with your smartphone to help you do more on the go. Unfold it, press a button, and it's on instantly.
Jeff Hawkins, founder of Palm, Inc. will host a live video webcast on Wed., May 30, to describe a new category of mobile device. The webcast will follow the announcement of this new product at the D: All Things Digital conference in Carlsbad, Calif.
Evolving the Treo product line to keep mobile professionals connected, productive and entertained, Palm, Inc.today introduced the Treo 755p smart device, a new Palm OS Treo for Sprint.
The Official Palm Blog is reporting that Palm is working on a beta release of the new Windows Vista-compatible Palm Desktop and HotSync Manager software - time frame for the release is this summer
This should prove to be a great resource for all of you Palm lovers out there. Palm has launched the Official Palm Blog. What is it all about? Palm of course!
Palm Inc.said on Tuesday Treo phone sales in Europe and Asia would spur growth in the next three to five years, but declined to discuss the topic of most interest to investors -- rumors it is for sale.
The folks over at Treo Central are reporting that the big story so far from Palm's Investor Day today is that Palm has been working on a new version of the PalmOS that is based on a Linux kernel.
Treo smartphone maker Palm Inc. could bring a buyer a decade's worth of digital assistant design and mobile phone know-how, but at a hefty price for a company no longer viewed as cutting edge.
Palm has just informed us of some updates to the Palm Treo line of handhelds. Be sure to download the appropriate fixes..
David Haskin from Computer World has written an article regarding the rumors circulating late last week on Wall Street that Palm Inc. was putting itself up for sale, which one industry analyst said would be a good idea.
ACCESS is featuring a number of ACCESS Linux Platform demonstrations in its booth at the 3GSM World Congress going on this week in Barcelona. ACCESS is showing ALP v1.0 running on Marvell PX3xx applications processor and the OMAP platform from Texas Instruments.
Palm, Inc. today launched a $25 million worldwide marketing campaign to generate mainstream awareness of and attract new users to the Treo(TM) smartphone line. The six-month campaign highlights Palm's new Treo 680 smartphone and encompasses a fully integrated media mix consisting of print, out-of-home, online, mobile and viral-marketing components.
MyTreo.net is reporting that Palm has received a perpetual license for the Palm OS Garnet source code as well as expanded rights from ACCESS Co. to their patents in a deal valued at $44 million.
If you have a Windows Mobile device and want to take the Palm Treo threaded SMS app with you your in luck! Looks like the guys over at XDA Developers have figured out how to pull the app off the device and so far has been working on many other Windows Mobile devices.
Palm, Inc. today announced that it expects to bring online 20 carriers for its fourth new smartphone platform announced this calendar year. The four platforms enable a significant expansion of Palm's customer base and geographic reach. The smartphone platforms -- two using Palm OS(R) and two using Windows Mobile -- are distinguished by operating system, industrial design, radio technology or combination of those elements. All of the platforms are either shipping now or ready for shipment once carriers complete their certifications.
Tech Trader Daily is reporting that Palm might just be up for sale to compete again Research in Motion. According to the article ,"That the chances Palm (PALM) will be acquired is increasing, according to Jonathan Hoopes, an analyst at ThinkEquity.
ZDNet had a fantastic interview with Access executives Tomihisa Kamada and Didier Diaz where they discuss the Access Linux Platform and the future of the Palm community
Now I usually dont sound off like this but this really ticks me off. I personally have given alot of ear food to Palm for the memory problem (shhhhh LEAK) on the Verizon 700w.. Now after seeing this video this just TICKS me off. Now if you are like me you paid some $$$$$ dollars for a device that honestly is IDENTICAL to the 700wx except for the memory
Looks like a reader at TreoCentral got their pesky little hands on the new Sprint Treo 700wx.. Yes this is the Windows Mobile version which should be very interesting on when it will launch., Here is what the member had to say
Handheld computer and phone maker Palm Inc. is to unveil the latest version of its Treo smart phone next month as it attempts to revive sales hit by tough competition and problems with previous models
The Palm Treo smartphone that will result from this collaboration will represent an industry first by operating on Vodafone's 3G/UMTS network and delivering the hallmark Palm experience on top of the Microsoft Windows Mobile(R) operating system. The new Treo smartphone will be available first to Vodafone customers in multiple European countries, including the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy and Netherlands, before the end of the calendar year.
Yesterday apparently PALM pulled its AKU2 update. Users around the web are questioning if there is a problem with the previous release. I personally can say I am happy to be back with my Treo and I am really enjoying AKU2!
This just in directly sent to us from Palm..We have long believed that a settlement between these parties would be the eventual outcome. We have remained focused on competing in the market by delivering choice to our customers based upon open, standards-based products that win in the marketplace.
Avvenu, Inc. announced that its unique remote access service supports Palm, Inc.'s new Palm Treo 700w smartphone, the first Treo smartphone to run Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system and provide high-speed wireless access via Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess EV-DO network.
Now you have a Treo 650 or the new Treo 700w its always fun to try some carrier codes and see what they do. My favorate shows me how many total minutes I have used along with the cell tower signal strength..
I was out surfing the Palm site today and noticed that there is a ROM update for the LifeDrive. This was posted on December 1st, 2005. I ran the update on my LifeDrive. It was a very easy process...
Kent Pribbernow has written an excellent article on what he would like to see in a new Palm interface..
"We'll roll out the Palm Treo 700w smartphone based on Microsoft's Windows Mobile, and we'll announce three additional new smartphones during calendar year 2006.
According to global research and consulting company Strategy Analytics, the Palm(R) Treo(TM) 650 smartphone from Palm, Inc. is the highest-rated converged device in the United States. The Treo 650's "Best in Class" performance rating comes from a head-to-head consumer test against the RIM BlackBerry 7100, the Samsung SCH-i730 and the UTStarcomm PPC6600. These results come from hands-on consumer testing by the Strategy Analytics Advanced Wireless User Panel.
If you want to know more about Palm and hear reasons why the company will continue to grow, check out their presentation (direct: WMA stream) with Palm CEO Colligan and CFO Brown at the Lehman Brother's Annual Small Cap Conference yesterday.
Handmark, a global leader in mobile media, today announced the immediate availability of the new 4.0 version of ZAGAT TO GOSM, the mobile version of Zagat Survey's hugely popular restaurant and entertainment guides, for Palm handhelds and Treo smartphones and Windows Mobile Pocket PCs.
MobiTV announced that it will be expanding the MobiTV Service to WiFi devices and networks. With the exceptional bandwidth available through most WiFi networks, MobiTV will deliver broadcast quality television at 24 frames per second.
Handheld vendor Palm has today launched two new devices as part of a full product reorganisation. Its new, WiFi-ready "TX" device replaces its business-aimed Tungsten T5, while its new consumer Z22 product will replace its family of Zaire models.
Palm Inc. is teaming up with Microsoft Corp. to launch a Windows-based version of the Treo smart phone, marking the first time that the pioneer of handheld computers is making one with software other than its beloved Palm platform.
A really great article by Stephen Wildstrom of Business Week who talks about how and why Palm will resort to Windows Mobile 5 for the next generation Treo..Is the Palm software that powered the first practical handheld in 1996 and redefined mobile computing on the road to oblivion? It sure looks that way, at least for devices such as Palm's popular Treo, which combines voice and e-mail service with the traditional contacts and calendar functions of a personal digital assistant
September 9, 2005 (Tokyo) & September 8, 2005 (Sunnyvale) ACCESS Co. Ltd., a global provider of mobile content delivery and Internet access software, and PalmSource, Inc., provider of Palm OS, a leading operating system powering next generation phones and mobile devices, today announced they have signed a definitive agreement for ACCESS to acquire PalmSource in an all-cash transaction valued at USD $18.50 per share.
