Rumor: webOS Update On or Around July 22nd?

Chalk this one up as rumor for now, but from what I’ve read, the information is coming from a reliable source. According to user bigchico68 over at the SprintUsers forum, a new webOS update will be pushed OTA to Pre users sometime around July 22nd… only a few days away! Some of the new rumored features are quite good, including Facebook sync support, picture messaging enhancements… here’s what was posted:

Demo phones on display:

• Steps are being taken to remove the demo software.
• The demo software will automatically be removed with the next OTA SWupdate (available on or near 7/22/09).

Email formatting issue:

• Issue is being worked. A fix will be available in a future software update.

Improvements coming with next OTA software update:

• Facebook friends will sync with your PC and your Palm (NSDQ: PALM) Pre
• Picture messaging enhancements
• EAS email support that allows an IP address input
• Ampersand and other symbols can be used in web application input
• SMS will be able to see all “To” contact properties
• Emoticon support
• SMS – Timestamp 24 time capability
• YouTube search / enter key enables searches
• Removes the On Device Demo from retail display units

Palm Pre Battery Performance:

• Never place a piece of paper or other material into the battery well of thePalm Pre or any Sprint (NYSE: S) device.The Palm Pre battery fits perfectly in the device and adding a piece of paper will not improve device performance.

Only a few days to wait to see if this becomes a reality. Stay tuned.

[Via: PreThinking]