Before you go putting all your faith into this here rumor-basket, just know that this alleged Sprint documentation isn’t in any way confirmed or acknowledged by Sprint. But, at face value, this latest Palm Pre leak does sound plausible. According to a supposed Sprint “insider,” the Palm Pre will support remote data wiping – a…
Analysts Ballpark Pre Pricetag at $150
Both Sprint and Palm have kept mum about how much the Pre will cost, but analysts at Credit Suisse have taken their best guess: $199 after subsidies, $150 if Sprint’s in a rush to move these phones, which they likely are. That would beat the iPhone’s price nicely, but there are still cheaper BlackBerrys out…
March Mobile Metrics Report Released by AdMob… Android Catches Palm OS in US Operating Systems Market Share
The latest version of the Mobile Metrics Report released by AdMob is now out and available for download. These reports are often very interesting to browse through, and this months’ edition is no exception. As you can clearly see in the chart above, Android OS has caught up with Palm OS in market share (at…
Palm Pre pops up in the wild again!
The Palm Pre’s rumored mid-May launch window approaches! And, you know what that means. There’s bound to be some folks out there that just couldn’t help but brag about the Palm Pre in their pockets. Thanks to Twitter-er @lo_tony, the Palm Pre has been spotted in the wild again, this time giving us a glimpse…
Idea: It’s time for Palm to return to its Foleo idea
It’s time for Palm to start working to bring its WebOS beyond smartphones. Returning to the Foleo concept instantly comes to mind and that’s exactly where my thinking goes. The new Foleo should be lighter and in terms of size comparable to the Sony Vaio P series. Of course, it would rely on ARM-based processor…
Leaked AT&T training docs point out Palm Pre’s flaws
AT&T is taking the upcoming Palm Pre’s launch quite seriously. With hype building to a frenzied level, and nearly every mobile enthusiast foaming at the mouth to put hands on the multi-tasking, WebOS-toting Palm Pre, it makes sense that AT&T is a little nervous. AT&T is so concerned, in fact, that the No. 2 US…
Unlocked GSM Palm Centro available for $199!
If you ever wanted to grab the Palm Centro but just didn’t like signing a contract, now’s your chance. Palm seems to be clearing out the inventory to prepare for the Pre launch. As a result, you can grab the GSM version of the highly-popular Centro for $199. Three color options are available – Ruby…
Analyst: Palm Won’t Live to 2010
Most folks are betting that Palm’s hail-mary, last-ditch shot at survival will pay off, but folks from both 24/7 Wall Street and Motley Fool are saying that between the recession, Apple and RIM’s existing dominance, and Sprint’s sketchy track record, the Pre is a lost cause. That seems a little harsh by my estimation –…
Sprint goes all-out with $264,000 Palm Pre advertisement
Both Palm and Sprint need the Palm Pre to be more than just “popular,” they need the Palm Pre to be a block-busting success. In that search for mobile-glory, Sprint recently took out a full-page advertisement in the Wall Street Journal – total cost, $264,000. If there were any doubts that Sprint is going all-out…
Chinese company offers Palm Pre on wholesale
We know the Palm Pre is being prepped for its inaugural launch on Sprint’s networkd next month. That has to mean Palm is ramping up production of the Palm Pre in one of their Chinese component integration factories. And, with Palm Pre production presumably well underway, a new Chinese wholesaler has started offering the Palm…