Archive for the ‘Palm’ Category

Palm has launched a new firmware update for the Verizon version of the Palm Treo 755p.  There is no official changelog available but Palm states that this update “is a tune-up that improves the phone application, stability and device usability.”
As always backup your device before updating.
Encyclopedia: Treo 755p
Firmware Tracker: Updated

Palm has announced in a press release today that it has launched an unlocked version of the wildly popular smart device with the additional pending launch of Google Maps for Mobile enhanced with My Location cell tower triangulation which will be available tomorrow as a free download.
This opens up yet another lucrative market for the device such as T-Mobile [...]

Posters on venerable wireless enthusiast site HowardForums have revealed the release date for the forthcoming replacement to the 700wx Windows Mobile based Treo and new colors for the Rumor and Curve.

The Treo 800w will now launch through Telesales and DirectShip beginning on July 9th with wider retail availability on July 13th at for $599 retail, [...]

Alltel customers with the Palm Treo 755p can now resolve a longstanding issue with the device that would cause it to restart suddenly under certain conditions. The firmware update does not appear to offer any other improvements besides addressing the restart issue or a changelog, but as always backup your devices before starting the [...]

In a press release today, Verizon Wireless and Palm have announced the pending launch of the wildly successful Palm Centro smart device for the carrier.
The device will now launch at the same $99 pricepoint that Sprint and AT&T offer the device for after a new two year agreement and additional $70 mail-in rebate, likely due [...]

New details have surfaced regarding pricing and availability information for the Verizon Wireless variant of the hugely successful Palm Centro.
The device is now expected to be available on June 13th in all of its sales channels for $269.99 after new two year agreement before an additional $70 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $199.99. [...]

New details have surfaced regarding the replacement of the Treo 700wx on Sprint known as the Treo 800w.

Image courtesy of WMExperts
First is the release date for the device, which is now being listed for Sunday July 13th with a price of $249.99 after instant discount and mail-in rebate, though this may change at any time.
This [...]

Opera Software has released a small update for the latest version of the Opera Mini browser. The update affects a limited number of handsets, and as such, Opera is not updating the version software.
In fact, Opera has stated that if you own any device other than a BlackBerry or Palm phone, you do not need [...]

Windows Mobile enthusiast site WMExperts has revealed new details and confirmed others regarding the upcoming Palm Treo 800w for Sprint.
The release date for the device has been tentatively set for July 22nd which corroborates the information on the prior leaked roadmap as well as now featuring a built-in GPS transceiver, larger keyboard with internal lighting, [...]

A combination of leaked press images for the unexpectedly popular Palm Centro featuring Verizon branding and an information slide regarding two competitors to Sprint’s new Direct Connect service have surfaced. Hit the Read More link for all of the details.
Update: We have posted a new article clarifying the current situation regarding QChat.