This is still not confirmed, so we’re filing it into our “Rumors” section. However, the evidence is clear that Palm has scored a deal with Telefonica-owned O2 Germany as its “partner in crime” to bring the Pixi to Europe’s largest economy. Speaking of evidence, while we don’t have the official word from neither Palm nor…
Palm, the company, to go on sale this week; HTC and Lenovo seem interested
Three moles, who obviously don’t want to be identified, gave some juice information to Bloomberg today. They say that Palm is seeking bids for the company as early as this week, and that HTC and Lenovo may be snooping around. According to Adnaan Ahmad, an analyst with Berenberg Bank, Palm is burning about $80 million…
Google boosts mobile search for Android, iPhone, webOS
Google is trying to make it easier to find what you’re looking for on Android, iPhone and webOS by including universal search features into Google Suggest. This will provide more information on your potential query in the drop-down box. Why would you want this? “For example, let’s say you’re flying to London and want to…
Lenovo, HTC may want Palm
There’s rampant speculation that Palm may soon be acquired by HTC or Lenovo, and the news is doing good things for Palm’s stock price. Palm’s stock was up over 11% today and that’s good news considering it was only a few weeks ago when analysts were predicting it couldn’t live through the year. The company…
Palm CEO defends company, likes its chances
In a long-ranging interview with CNN Money, Palm CEO Jon Rubinstein acknowledged the company has had some missteps but he remains confident in its ability to mount a comeback. Of course, you’d expect any CEO of a public company to blow smoke up your backside when things aren’t going well. Make no mistake, things aren’t…
After the iPhone, SPB TV goes to webOS
After launching the iPhone version, SPB Software is bringing its SPB TV app to webOS devices. Actually, it’s just the Palm Pre and Pre Plus that will sing along the application until firmware 1.4.1 becomes available for the Pixi and Pixi Plus users. As you probably already know, SPB TV brings publicly available digital TV…
Adobe releases new videos showing off Flash on Android phones, tablets
Adobe released a new video displaying Flash 10.1 on smartphones, including the Motorola Droid, Nexus One, and Palm Pre, as well as some netbooks and tablets. Adobe is really pushing their name so they can get into the minds of people who use their products every day, but may not know it. There is also…
Google’s stars could improve mobile search
Google continues to make small tweaks to boost its mobile search and it has expanded the ability to “star” results for searches on Android phones, iPhone/iPod Touch, and webOS handsets in the United States. So, what? Well, this enables you to easily personalize and share results between your desktop and your smartphone. For example, if…
Palm Pre and Pixi Plus Headed to AT&T for Training
AT&T’s Pixi Plus and Pre Plus have gone through the FCC, and now we’re seeing the first signs that folks in stores will be ready to sell them. webOS devices will be arriving at AT&T stores today for training the staff (someone off the store floor, of course) in conjunction with online training. The Pixi…
Verizon slashes webOS prices, makes mobile hotspot free
File this one under: “Shitty for Palm, but good for you.” Verizon Wireless has slashed the prices of its webOS devices and it is making the Mobile Hotspot feature free. It’s not an April Fool’s joke, as you can now tether your Pre Plus for free. The Pre Plus has also received a price cut…