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Palm Ends Windows Mobile, Palm OS Device Development

chris@everythingtreo.com — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:20:51 +0100

During a call discussing Palm's financials, Palm's CEO Jon Rubinstein indicated that the company would no longer develop new Windows Mobile or Palm OS devices. Going forward, Palm will be 100% focused on development of webOS, the next generation operating system that powers the Palm Pre and the upcoming Palm Pixi.

According to Rubinstein, Palm will be “focusing all of our effort building webOS products” and all future engineering efforts will on developing webOS devices.

Palm OS gets 2TwitMe, A New Twitter App

chris@everythingtreo.com — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:34:51 +0100

With all the news lately surrounding the Palm Pre, we're happy to see developers still pumping out apps for Palm OS Treo owners. The latest is 2TwitMe, a full featured Twitter app available for the Palm OS. 2TwitMe offers support for:

ReadingPostingDirect MesssagesTwitPic SupportLink PreviewBackground modeMultiple accounts

2TwitMe normally retails for $7.00, but the Everything Treo Software Store is offering $2.00 off through September 19th. You can also download a free trial. Let us&nbsRead More...

Palm Seeks "Real Reviewers"

chris@everythingtreo.com — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Palm is looking for "real reviewers" for their product line. That includes the Palm Treo, Palm Centro, the soon to be released Palm Pre and future products. You do not need to be a techie to take part. Are your active on Facebook or Twitter? Have an opinion? You could be the perfect candidate. There is limited space in the program, so we encourage our readers to take part in this survey. Palm has reserved a few spots exclusively for readers of Everything Treo.

Sprint Treo Pro Review

chris@everythingtreo.com — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Palm Treo Pro was first released in October of 2008. Available only as an unlocked model, the unlocked Treo Pro (see review) appealed to world travelers and business professionals who find great appeal found with a smartphone that will work with virtually any SIM card. The flip side of the coin is the lack of wireless carrier means there isn't a subsidy to drive down the cost of the phone. Thankfully, that’s all changed with the Sprint release of the Treo Pro. With a 2-year contractRead More...

Video: Sprint Palm Treo Pro Unboxing

chris@everythingtreo.com — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Join us as we take a quick look at the Palm Treo Pro, now available on Sprint Wireless. The Palm Treo Pro has been available since March 15th at Sprint retail stores and online at Sprint.com. Unlike the Palm Treo Pro unlocked (see our review), the Sprint version is a more affordable $199.99 (after rebates with a 2-year agreement) due to the subsidy.

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Note: The Treo Pro also includes a microSD slot for memory expRead More...

Introducing Everything Pre, a new community for Palm Pre enthusiasts

chris@everythingtreo.com — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Over the past few months, Everything Treo has been home to coverage of the Palm Pre and rightly so given the excitement surrounding the new device. Since our live blog of the Palm CES event, the Palm Pre has making headlines, winning awards and even appearances on late night television and at the Oscars. During this time, we've been busy creating a new home for Palm Pre coverage and today we proudly announce the launch of EverythingPre. Our Palm sites have become a trusted resource for everytRead More...

Palm Treo Pro Released for Sprint Wireless

chris@everythingtreo.com — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Palm Treo Pro is now available for purchase through Sprint Wireless. The Treo Pro features Windows Mobile 6.1, GPS, WiFi, full QWERTY keyboard and a host of features. We reviewed the unlocked Treo Pro back in November. You can also read customer reviews of the Treo Pro for feedback from our readers.

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Movistar Exclusive Palm Pre Carrier In Spain, UK and Latin America?

chris@everythingtreo.com — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

According to various Spanish media outlets, Telefonica's Movistar will be the exclusive carrier of the Palm Pre in Spain, UK and Latin America. Expansion reports that Telefonica will offer the Palm Pre "before summer". Of course, this is still unconfirmed. The report also states that Telefonica's subsidiary brand O2 will have the Palm Pre exclusive in the UK.

Palm has confirmed that a GSM Palm Pre is in the works and would release in Europe. The company has yet to make aRead More...

Video: Palm Pre Shows Up on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

chris@everythingtreo.com — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

We had a sneaky suspicion that Engadget's appearance on Jimmy Fallon might include an appearance by the Palm Pre and we were not disappointed. Joshua Topolski of Engadget continued his great rapport with Fallon as they toured the interface of the upcoming Palm Pre.

Sprint and Palm Announce Treo Pro Release Set for March 15th

chris@everythingtreo.com — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Palm and Sprint today announced the Palm Treo Pro will be available on March 15th. The Treo Pro will retail for $199.99 with a 2-year contract (after a $100 instant rebate and $100 mail-in rebate, with an Everything plan with data or a $30 per month or higher data add-on).

The Treo Pro on Sprint will be available through the Palm Store and all Sprint retail channels.

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Something Pre Happening on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon?

chris@everythingtreo.com — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Engadget posted a teaser about their editor-in chief's scheduled appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Monday that one might suggest implies a Pre sighting could occur.

"We're pretty sure you won't want to miss it... unless you hate awesome surprises (trust us, it's a doozy). Of you need your memory jogged on the last time Josh and Jimmy met up (or just haven't seen it yet) check out thRead More...

Palm CTO Hosts webOS Development Webcast

chris@everythingtreo.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Mitch Allen, Software CTO for Palm, hosted a webcast earlier this week on developing applications for the companies new webOS operating system. The webcast is technical in nature, but might appeal to those looking to gain further insight into Palm's new OS. The webcast video is 60 minutes in length and provides a preview into application development with the Mojo SDK.

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Eliza Dushku and Palm Pre, Beauty Personified

chris@everythingtreo.com — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Palm Pre release date continues to remain a mystery, but that did not stop the upcoming Pre from making an appearance at last night's Oscars event. Stars attending the Independant Spirit Awards received a swag bag that contained a Palm Pre. Earlier reports were that the Palm Pre portion of the swag would come as late as July. By all accounts, it looks like stars such as Eliza Dushku scored a Palm Pre in their swag bag.

Video: Palm Pre webOS Hands On

chris@everythingtreo.com — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Palm was demonstrating webOS on the new Palm Pre. CNET UK captured a comprehensive look at Palm Synergy, the webOS browser and a great look at the entire UI (user interface).

Palm Pre webOS hands-on|CNET.co.uk

Sprint's Palm Pre Exclusive Through 2009

chris@everythingtreo.com — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

While it's been well known that Sprint has an exclusive on Palm's Pre handset, it hasn't been very clear as to the length of the exclusivity. According to a Reuter's source who asked not to be named, Sprint's exclusive on the Pre lasts throughout 2009. The source would not comment on 2010.

While not exactly a shocking announcement, this confirms that US residents wanting a Pre this year will haveRead More...

Palm Talks Pre, End of Palm OS

chris@everythingtreo.com — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

In a discussion with investors, Palm's CEO Ed Colligan spoke about plans for the upcoming Palm Pre and signaled the end of the Palm OS. The current Centro model running Palm OS could be released on other carriers, but there will not be new devices running the legacy OS. Palm instead will focus their efforts on webOS and Windows Mobile. With the Pre running webOS, Treo devices being exclusively Windows Mobile, that leaves a question mark for the future of the Centro line. There has been speculRead More...

Palm Product Manager Talks Pre Accessories

chris@everythingtreo.com — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Palm has updated their blog today with a profile on Adam Kaufman, Product Manager for Palm Pre accessories including the new Touchstone inductive dock. You'll be surprised to find out that electric toothbrushes were the inspiration behind the new dock. It seems there are no metal contacts on the bottom of electric toothbrushes, yet they charge without a problem. To coin a phrase from Cupertino, this is a perfect example of a company thinking differently about their products. "If you can Read More...

Palm Treo Pro for Sprint Release Date Still Unknown

chris@everythingtreo.com — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Still no release date available for the Treo Pro on Sprint Wireless. The last rumored release date was February 15th, but that date appears to be in jeopardy. BGR is reporting that the Treo Pro for Sprint Wireless release date is now TBD.

As soon as we get an official release date, we'll pass it along.

Palm Pre Price Rumored To Be $150

chris@everythingtreo.com — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Today has been marked with rumored release dates for the Palm Pre that include February, March, May and June. People are excited for the Pre, but clearly you cannot trust any of the these dates. Another big question is the price of the Palm Pre. According to CNET, a Sprint customer service representative was quoted as saying the MSRP would be $549, but the price would be $150 after rebate with a 2-year contract. For now, we're classifying this information as rumor or simply a misinformed custRead More...

Rumored Palm Pre Release Dates

chris@everythingtreo.com — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Palm and Sprint have not released an official release date for the Palm Pre. Combine that with the most anticipated handset of the year (to this point) and you have a rush of rumors regarding a potential release date. Today's rumor du jour is a March release date based on Sprint document unveiled at BGR. The in-stock date for the Palm Pre is listed as March 15th.

There is also speculation of a late May release, with the Palm Pre replacing the Palm Treo 755p. Net: We do not have an officRead More...