Palm has released another new update for the Palm Pre webOS. You can download the update from the update app. The total size of the update is 12MB and can be downloaded over WiFi or EVDO.
Version information
- Version: 1.0.4
- Release date: 29 June 2009
- Configuration: Sprint 1.6
New applications
No new applications in update 1.0.4
I am currently downloading this update as I make this post. I will report back on what this update fixes or adds to the Palm Pre webOS experience.
Update: this Palm forum post has the update doing the following:
Fixes:
Unauthorized applications could be installed without having physical access to the device
Update: Palm has updated their Knowledge Base with the official info on the update. "This release addresses several security issues with Palm webOS software."
Homebrew Apps can no longer be installed using the email method. I definitely understand this because it really is a security hole that needed to be fixed.
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