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Just as we expected, Palm has issued a firmware upgrade for its Pre smartphone. The update brings webOS version to 1.1.0, adding new features along the way.
Here’s the recap of what’s changed:
- New service pre-installed: NFL Mobile Live from Sprint.
- Calendar: the default reminder intervals are 15 minutes for timed events and one day for all-day events.
- Camera: Photos application opens more quickly when launched from the camera.
- Clock: better support for time zones; when alarm is set, a small icon will appear in the notification area at the bottom of the screen. Clicking on that icon will display alarm details.
- Contacts: improved synchronization with Facebook and Google.
- Email: mail server can be an IP address; support for self-signed certificates; improved Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) support.
- Messaging: emoticons support; better management of IM accounts.
- Phone: minor usability improvements.
- System: improved functionality of person reminders; syncing with iTunes works again!
- Web: few usability improvements.
In a nutshell, it’s a must update. Here’s a link to the detailed change log for those who want to dig into details.
UPDATE: PreCentral found some other non-documented features. Check them out.
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
