webOS 1.4.5 reportedly coming any day now... except for AT&T users

As friends very near and dear to us have confessed, "soon" is a relative term. If you'll recall, we heard from Palm (in)directly that the next webOS update was "coming soon" back in the early days of May, and here we are a fortnight from July without so much as an update regarding the update. Well, without an official update. A source over at Pre|Central has confirmed that a release of webOS 1.4.5 is "imminent," and while the primary purpose will be to get a better handle on PDK apps, it's also expected to finally bring 3D gaming to the oft-forgotten Pixi. Purportedly, carrier testing on the new OS is just about wrapped, with one unnamed operator waiting for a small bug to be squashed and AT&T simply waiting for waiting's sake. At any rate, we're still left twiddling our thumbs and hoping for the best, but at least we've a sliver of hope that our patience is about to pay off.

[young hov 718 Posted Jun 16th 2010 11:58AM]

@Spaceshipped I want some of what ever your smokin..

[Unbiased Posted Jun 16th 2010 1:58PM]

@Spaceshipped

I've owned the Pre for nearly six months and agree that there is some truth to your comments.

WebOS has a beautiful design and is quite functional but it has many issues. Anyone who says that the phone doesn't lag, particularly in comparison to the iPhone and recent Android offerings, clearly hasn't used the operating system. As well, it is quite buggy and lacking in applications.

Look, I very much like WebOS, but I can't see it remaining competitive with the choices from Apple, Google and Microsoft. While HP does have the resources of those companies, it simply doesn't have the experience with developing relationships with the developers that those other companies do. Android and iOS are simply moving too fast for HP and Palm to catch-up. In fact, if it weren't for Microsoft's vast development resources and competitive spirit, it would even be difficult for them to cath-up too.

[crawdaddct Posted Jun 16th 2010 7:10PM]

@Unbiased I have used iOS and Android. WebOS spanks both of them. The phone itself sucks, but IMO there is no comparison. IOS 4 may get a lot closer now that Apple will have real multitasking.

[young hov 718 Posted Jun 16th 2010 11:50AM]

Where the fuck is new hardware. Dam you palm

[sweet greggo Posted Jun 16th 2010 11:55AM]

@young hov 718

all I want is a rumor! it's been months since the c40 rumor has even been mentioned!

[toyotast165 Posted Jun 16th 2010 12:18PM]

@sweet greggo

what I hear from insiders is that the new phone is gunna have a touchscreen and make phone calls soooo fast

[FrankDTank Posted Jun 16th 2010 12:05PM]

In a world with android & IOS who needs webos?

[DizWhiz Posted Jun 16th 2010 12:34PM]

@FrankDTank

Probably because it's the best mobile OS out there? Apple didn't snag the genius behind the notification system for nothing. But honestly the card system + notifications = easiest and most efficient multitasking currently available.

[Dellibedaboss Posted Jun 16th 2010 2:17PM]

@FrankDTank

I have to agree. Everyone will have their likes and dislikes about everything. Android and webOS are a lot more open then Apple is, and that is a dealbreaker alone for many. Plus, altho I cheated and now smitting w/ android (Love it, yes I do), I still have a soft spot for webOS! ;)

[Tomguruken36 Posted Jun 16th 2010 12:05PM]

1.4.5?? Who cares.. Where is Flash??.. Where is the new Hardware? What are they doing at palm these days?

As a Pre owner the only thing keeping me from jumping ship is the lack of EVO's for me to buy.

[Dellibedaboss Posted Jun 16th 2010 2:19PM]

@Tomguruken36

1. Look to Adobe for Flash. THEY are the ones holding that up....

2. I suppose we will not hear about new hardware until the deal goes thru completely at the end of the month... so stay tuned....

[Tomguruken36 Posted Jun 16th 2010 2:53PM]

@Dellibedaboss You're right.. it's adobe's fault..

[boballistic Posted Jun 16th 2010 12:26PM]

I'm considering jumping the palm ship to the EVO let the lady have the prē

[DizWhiz Posted Jun 16th 2010 12:38PM]

@boballistic Sadly I'm in the same boat. I love WebOS but as I've stated here before my Pre is literally falling apart and I doubt it will make it until my contract is up next March. Common HP/PALM! Just tell me SOMETHING is on the way!

[Schmid7y Posted Jun 16th 2010 1:03PM]

webOS is easily the best mobile OS for the basic tasks. I tried Android and I was horrified, I actually returned my Evo and went BACK to my pre. No, I am not on palm's payroll, just I have gotten so used to webOS I can't seem to like anything else. I would love new hardware along with webOS 2.0. I believe that webOS 1.5 will be the last feature addition to webOS 1, and then they will start finalizing 2.0. I would love new hardware though. Like, a tegra 2 or the latest TI processor. No snapdragons please, honestly those are overrated.

[Dellibedaboss Posted Jun 16th 2010 2:21PM]

@Schmid7y

Amen, bruh. Amen. I'm actually liking the EVO and Android tho, and will consider webOS later this year *if* they release some new hardware then. HPalm doesn't have tie to waste as iPhone release is around the corner, and Android devices are dropping like candydrops, in all sorts of flavors....

[rlopin Posted Jun 16th 2010 4:48PM]

@Schmid7y I am sure that was just a typo. You meant 1.4.5, not 1.5.

[amnesia Posted Jun 16th 2010 3:38PM]

I've had 1.4.5 for almost a month now...

[rlopin Posted Jun 16th 2010 4:49PM]

@amnesia How is that? Are you a developer?

[amnesia Posted Jun 16th 2010 5:18PM]

@rlopin turns out I have a developers unit. (I test mobile phones) Silly me, thought that I had a standard device and also thought that the firmware was pushed out to everyone already.

[quarleslt Posted Jun 16th 2010 5:49PM]

@amnesia how are the performance and battery enhancements? Any GPU acceleration in the UI?

[amnesia Posted Jun 18th 2010 8:19AM]

@quarleslt I've never played with any WebOS device before jumping straight onto 1.4.5

It's quite fast, although sometimes I notice a lag when I want to hang up a number or if I'm doing something and someone calls and I click answer.

Is there anything in particular you have questions about? I could take a video of the phone?

[willielewis2 Posted Jun 16th 2010 4:05PM]

New hardware and flash. Anything else is insignificant on the WebOS front. But can't really blame Palm 4 flash. But ditto, I'm moving from webos 4 a year 2 check out the fanfare on android. I'll b back!

[rockarollr Posted Jun 16th 2010 4:24PM]

It seems that this "except for AT&T users" phrase is being heard an awful lot lately. Everything APPLE has this phrase attached to it! With the U.S. being the home market for Apple, you would think Apple would lower the hammer on AT&T and say, "Look guys, get your sh*t up to par or you'll be in breech of contract...we're giving you 90 days to offer all iPhone related services and then we're calling Verizon."

How does AT&T keep customers when they are obviously lacking in just about all areas compared to all of the other cell providers??

[rockarollr Posted Jun 16th 2010 4:25PM]

By the way, I understand that WebOS is not Apple related. I'm just giving another example of AT&T's epic fail. They're biggest one, in fact.

[saxgod Posted Jun 16th 2010 5:42PM]

@trekrema Hey what am I supposed to do. I'm getting slammed for complaining about numbering. I love the Pre. I WISH the EVO got formatted and had WebOS installed on it. I wish you guys didn't hate me so much. Even a guy name Mister Warmth said shut the fuck up....OUCH. I'm not trying to be an ass. I love Pre guys. I was happy when HP bought but then cried when I saw all the creators leave for Apple and Google.

[Load Ran Posted Jun 17th 2010 9:37PM]

I'm looking forward to this for my Pixi. :) SDL should bring working X11 support, too, or the ability for me to add it myself.

[amnesia Posted Jun 18th 2010 8:18AM]

@quarleslt I've never played with any WebOS device before jumping straight onto 1.4.5

It's quite fast, although sometimes I notice a lag when I want to hang up a number or if I'm doing something and someone calls and I click answer.

Is there anything in particular you have questions about? I could take a video of the phone?