Archive for March, 2009

Palm Pre Likely Coming In June

by PalmWebOS.org on March 23rd, 2009

We know that the Palm Pre is scheduled for a 1st Half 2009 release which at this point means an April, May or June release. But Sprint’s “Inventory News” document which was leaked by EngadgetMobile shows the company doesn’t seem to have the Pre scheduled for April. That leaves May and June. But given the [...]

Developing Apps for WebOS: Chapter 2

by PalmWebOS.org on March 22nd, 2009

Remember the book we told you about a couple weeks ago written by Mitch Allen, Palm’s Chief Technology Officer? If not this is a reminder that you can Download Chapter 1 for Free. And better yet, Chapter 2 is now available as well! Titled Application Basics, it’s shows the reader how to make their first [...]

What Is The Plural Of Palm Pre?

by PalmWebOS.org on March 19th, 2009

The name Palm Pre isn’t a bad one. It breaks the traditional naming mold and stands out. It’s short and sweet. And, perhaps most importantly, it means something – standing for the fact that the launch of this device is what happens right before the WebOS revolution. But what is the plural of Palm Pre? [...]

Palm WebOS: Subscription Accounting

by PalmWebOS.org on March 18th, 2009

In my infinite quest to find every bit of Palm WebOS and Palm Pre news on the planet, I came across a Palm document marked “confidential” that illustrates to investors how the company will handle accounting for Palm Pre and other WebOS related revenue. This probably isn’t of interest unless you’re a Palm fan who [...]

Palm Pre Manufacturing Details Revealed

by PalmWebOS.org on March 18th, 2009

As reported byDigitimes, makers of Flexible Printed Circuit Boards in Taiwan are happy because the 2009 smartphone market is really heating up with new models coming from HTC, RIM, Apple and you guessed it – Palm. Taiwanese sources said that Chi Mei Communication Systems will be manufacturing the Palm Pre: Taiwan-based Chi Mei Communication Systems [...]

Palm Pre Webcast Video

by PalmWebOS.org on March 18th, 2009

We saw the co-presented Sprint and Palm webcast last week where they showed off the Palm Pre and talked about why the partnership was so strong… and we, like you, were disappointed that little to no new information was revealed. However, like us you also probably can’t get enough Pre and WebOS news. That being [...]

Palm Pre Webcast: Live Blog!

by PalmWebOS.org on March 12th, 2009

If you’re a Palm Pre fan then you know that there is a live webcast put on by both Sprint and Palm happening in the next 10 minutes or so (2PM EST). You probably want to watch it, right? Too bad – invite only. However, MobileRoar.com invites you to check out their Palm Pre Live [...]

Telefonica Gets The Palm Pre?

by PalmWebOS.org on March 12th, 2009

Sprint has exclusivity on the Palm Pre here in the United States, but the hotly anticipated phone WILL launch in global partners and no carrier has been announced as a global partner thus far. But Spanish media is now reporting thta Telefonica has secured the rights to offer the Palm Pre not only in Spain [...]

Jimmy Fallon Sees Palm Pre, Courtesy of Engadget

by PalmWebOS.org on March 11th, 2009

How nice it must be as Editor In Chief of one of the world’s biggest gadget blogs – Engadget. And even nicer would be having enough celeb status to have Engadget Editor In Chief Joshua Topolsky at your every beck and call – like Jimmy Fallon. The new NBC show host is supposedly a big [...]

McNamee’s Outrageous Claims Rebuked

by PalmWebOS.org on March 11th, 2009

Remember last week when Roger McNamee, Palm’s biggest investors, basically said that the iPhone will have zero users when the Pre is launched? Yeah, we thought that was asking for trouble and apparently Palm thought so, too – they posted an official statement clarifying the controversial, supercharged statements made by Roger. I’ll post Palm’s entire [...]