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Verizon’s Pre 2 gets the webOS 2.1 update

Categories: Devices, Palm, Verizon, webOS
By: , IntoMobile
Saturday, June 25th, 2011 at 2:38 AM
webOS 2.1

Although the unlocked Palm Pre 2 got its webOS 2.1 update back in March, those of you owning Verizon’s or Sprint’s version of the device were not originally included in the mix. We’re glad to see that at least one of the carriers is pushing forward with the webOS updates – Verizon.

As you may know, webOS 2.1 brings tons of changes, including:

  • Exhibition! – which gives you access to few apps such as Time, Photos and Agenda while your Pre 2 is charging on the Touchstone.
  • Voice Dial! – simply press and hold the volume button at any time or tap and hold on the Phone dial pad to fire-up voice dialing.
  • Support for Bluetooth keyboards
  • Backup changes – backed up information now includes call history entries, text messages and instant messages. MMS is still not included for some reason.

In addition, there are several bug and security fixes included in this release, relating to email, messaging, photos and tasks.

Now we would like to know what’s happening with Sprint’s Pre 2. Will it too get the webOS 2.1 treatment?

[Via: PhoneArena]

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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.

  • Krazyelmo1029

    Now we would like to know what’s happening with “Sprint’s Pre 2″. Will it too get the webOS 2.1 treatment?
    Sprint doesn’t have a Pre 2……….

  • Scott

    Stop reporting this! It’s July 7th and STILL NO Verizon Pre 2 OTP UPDATE!