Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[All Things D: HP kept executives in the dark about webOS decision]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/all-things-d-hp-kept-executives-in-the-dark-about-webos-decisio/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/all-things-d-hp-kept-executives-in-the-dark-about-webos-decisio/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/all-things-d-hp-kept-executives-in-the-dark-about-webos-decisio/#commentsIf you thought the saga surrounding HP's decision to cease production of webOS devices was over, you may be mistaken. All Things D reported yesterday that key executives -- specifically Todd Bradley of the currently-in-limbo Personal Systems Group and former Palm CEO Jon Rubinstein -- weren't informed of the move until Sunday night. The blog's inside sources say the two plan to remain at their posts for the time being, however, that could change dependent on what happens next with webOS. Those sources also noted that Rubinstein wasn't exactly thrilled about the timing of the TouchPad's release, saying CEO Leo Apotheker had failed to make good on a public promise to ship the tablet only when it was "perfect." So will they stay or will they go? It's anyone's guess at this point, but you can bet we'll keep you posted.

All Things D: HP kept executives in the dark about webOS decision originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Aug 2011 07:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Leaked HP presentation hints at faster 64GB TouchPad in August, Pre 3 in fall? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Michael]

Amazon ad confirms HP TouchPad release date? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adadvertisementamazonbanner adBannerAdhpleakpalmrumortablettouchpadwebosWed, 08 Jun 2011 21:13:00 EST<![CDATA[HP TouchPad available at OfficeMax on July 17th?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/hp-touchpad-available-at-officemax-on-july-17th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/hp-touchpad-available-at-officemax-on-july-17th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/hp-touchpad-available-at-officemax-on-july-17th/#comments
Here's something to add to your long list of webOS-related rumors: OfficeMax may be getting the HP TouchPad this July. If the above document is to be believed, HP's new 9.7-inch tablet will be available at the retailer on July 17th in both 3G and 4G versions -- which is a bit puzzling, considering the company hasn't made any mention of WiMAX or LTE compatibility. As for that earlier Walmart gossip, another tipster provided PreCentral with a screenshot of the big box's database (after the break), which corroborates the $600 price tag we've been hearing about for the 32GB model. If this proves true, it'll be another month before we find out whether the slate truly lives up to HP's exceedingly high expectations.

Update: We received a note from a reliable source inside Office Max that not all details in the above sheet are correct -- specifically the talk of 3G / 4G versions are a little unreliable, given the sheet currently lists a 4G version of the PlayBook that OfficeMax does not have. Our source expects the OfficeMax TouchPad to be WiFi-only, but at least that July 17th date is looking accurate.

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HP TouchPad available at OfficeMax on July 17th? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 May 2011 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Speaking of the Pre 3, the same tipster also sent in a spyshot of said phone connected to Verizon. While we already know that this slider packs both CDMA and GSM radios, this is actually the first prototype seen running on the former. Alas, the mysterious tipster is again keeping a tight lip about this leak. Picture after the break.

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HP's keyboard-less webOS phone and Verizon Pre 3 leaked? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CDMAcellphonehpleakmobile phoneMobilePhonepalmphonepre 3Pre3rumorslateslidersmartphonestringrayverizonwebosWed, 06 Apr 2011 02:13:00 EST<![CDATA[HP TouchPad on sale in April?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/hp-palm-touchpad-on-sale-in-april/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/hp-palm-touchpad-on-sale-in-april/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/hp-palm-touchpad-on-sale-in-april/#comments The official TouchPad launch date isn't even a date per se, but a season: summer. So we're surprised to see DigiTimes reporting that HP will take delivery of shipments in March with the TouchPad going on sale in April with plans to ship 4 - 5 million units from the TouchPad "series" in 2011. Based on what we know, both from using the software-incomplete pre-production tablet and from our detailed discussions with Jon Rubinstein, an April retail date would be extremely aggressive to say the least. And DigiTimes' accuracy with regard to rumors for companies located outside of its home country of Taiwan is spotty at best. Nevertheless, HP's new CEO Leo Apotheker did say originally, that products announced at the February 9th event would be on sale just a few weeks later. Unfortunately, only the wee Veer handset got an early spring promise with the Pre 3 joining the TouchPad for a summer launch. Perhaps this will be a case of HP under promising and over delivering? We can't say for sure. But with any luck, HP could bring some clarity to the matter on March 14th -- a day Apotheker had promised a big reveal regarding a "secret answer" and "vision of what HP is capable of in the future... the starting point." Why so mysterious, Leo?

HP TouchPad on sale in April? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>digitimesfor saleForSalehplaunchleo apothekerLeoApothekerpalmretailrumorshiptouchpadweboswebos 3.0Webos3.0Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Palm TouchPad leaked: 1.5 pounds, 13mm thick, and just moments from official]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/palm-touchpad-leaked-1-5-pounds-13mm-thick-and-just-moments-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/palm-touchpad-leaked-1-5-pounds-13mm-thick-and-just-moments-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/palm-touchpad-leaked-1-5-pounds-13mm-thick-and-just-moments-f/#comments
 According to PreCentral, Palm's forthcoming tablet -- which we suspect will be officially revealed in just a few hours -- will be dubbed TouchPad. They were able to sneak in and hear a few details during the event preparation session, enabling them to confirm that it'll weigh 1.5 pounds and measure 13mm thick (just as we'd heard). If those figures sound familiar, it's because a fledgling startup in Cupertino just so happens to have a slate that aligns exactly to those very specifications. Keep it locked right here for our impending liveblog -- we'll be bringing you the blow by blow as it goes down today in San Francisco.

Update: Robert Scoble seems to have let loose a bit of information as well, confirming that a 10-inch slate is indeed on the docket, as well as "the smallest little phone" he has ever seen. And before you think that's a positive attribute, he also mentions it being too small to be taken seriously, and definitely not as "a competitor for the iPhone or Android." Ouch. Guess we'll have to see for ourselves as the day develops.

Update 2: Oh, boy! The HP Veer, Pre 3 and TouchPad just leaked on HP's official site. We're cautiously optimistic that all these will be on sale later today.

Palm TouchPad leaked: 1.5 pounds, 13mm thick, and just moments from official originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

Palm Pre 2 launching on Verizon February 17th? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>exclusivelaunch dateLaunchDatepalmpre 2Pre2rumorverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwebosFri, 04 Feb 2011 10:31:00 EST<![CDATA[webOS tablet interface leak suggests new gesture controls, same old good looks]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/webos-tablet-interface-leak-suggests-new-gesture-controls-same/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/webos-tablet-interface-leak-suggests-new-gesture-controls-same/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/webos-tablet-interface-leak-suggests-new-gesture-controls-same/#comments What, a full spec sheet for the Topaz not good enough for you? Fine, Pre Central has managed to dig up another little document from HP's 2010 archives, this one delving into tablet-specific UI elements in webOS. The first notable thing is the inclusion of more sophisticated gesture and tap controls, with double-tap, tap-and-hold, and even two-finger tap-and-drag actions serving some unspecified functions in the tablet version of the software. Tabbed browsing also makes an appearance, alongside an auto-expanding email client and a page-turning element, all of which may or may not be in the final build shipping with the final devices. Until finality is reached, however, the source link is your best buddy.

[Thanks, Ryan]

webOS tablet interface leak suggests new gesture controls, same old good looks originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gestureshpleakospalmrumorslatesoftwarespeculationtablettopazuiuser interfaceUserInterfacewebosMon, 24 Jan 2011 14:57:00 EST<![CDATA[HP / Palm's 9.7-inch Topaz tablet to use 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8660, Adreno 220 GPU]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/hp-palms-9-7-inch-topaz-tablet-to-use-1-2ghz-qualcomm-msm8660/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/hp-palms-9-7-inch-topaz-tablet-to-use-1-2ghz-qualcomm-msm8660/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/hp-palms-9-7-inch-topaz-tablet-to-use-1-2ghz-qualcomm-msm8660/#comments Looks like those whispers we heard about HP's Topaz having a 1.2GHz Qualcomm CPU were true. The folks over at Pre Central just scored an internal document detailing presumed specifications of HP's forthcoming 9.7-inch tablet, and it looks like the aforesaid CPU will be joined by an integrated Adreno 220 GPU, 512MB of DDR2 memory, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, a front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera and dual-band 802.11b/g/n WiFi. We're told to expect an oleophobic Gorilla Glass screen with a standard XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, options for 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of storage, optional WWAN, an accelerometer, gyroscope, light sensor, microphone and a battery that'll last for around eight hours in ideal circumstances. Naturally, webOS will be onboard, and we're hearing that a WiFi-only model will indeed hit the market at some point. As for the connected versions? HSPA, LTE and CDMA variants are rumored, with the former two likely to be SIM-locked while all three carry A-GPS.

It should be noted that these documents were apparently fresh as of last fall, so everything is clearly subject to change. That said, we're digging the reports that HP will be doing everything it can to fully support Flash on this here slate, and it may also consider a partnership with Blio for the digital bookworms in attendance. Naturally, cloud services is shaping up to be a huge deal, and it'll definitely support inductive charging via the Touchstone v2. These docs also affirm what we'd heard about integrated Beats Audio technology and Tap to Share, with the second-gen Touchstone to also handle wireless picture sharing, cordless audio streaming and tether-free video beaming (just to name a few). Hit the source link the full skinny, and feel free to pressure HP to move February 9th a little closer to today.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

HP / Palm's 9.7-inch Topaz tablet to use 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8660, Adreno 220 GPU originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.2ghzAdreno 220Adreno220beatsbeats audioBeatsAudiocharging stationChargingStationcloudcloud storageCloudStoragedockdocking stationDockingStationflashgfkgfk custom researchGfkCustomResearchGorilla GlassGorillaGlasshphp palmhp topazHpPalmHpTopazMSM8660opalpalmqualcommrumorslatespeculationsurveytablettap to sharetap-to-shareTapToSharetopaztouchstonewebosMon, 24 Jan 2011 12:55:00 EST<![CDATA[HP / Palm tablet to feature Touchstone dock, cloud storage, Beats audio and Tap-to-Share smartphone integration]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/hp-palm-tablet-to-feature-touchstone-dock-cloud-storage-beat/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/hp-palm-tablet-to-feature-touchstone-dock-cloud-storage-beat/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/hp-palm-tablet-to-feature-touchstone-dock-cloud-storage-beat/#comments Now that the kitty's out of the gemstone bag, we're slowly starting to connect the dots that obscure the details of Palm's soon to be announced "Topaz" and "Opal" tablets. First up is information from one of our original trusted sources who claims that the Opal will measure 180 x 144 x 13mm (making it a bit shorter and wider than the 190.1 x 120.5 x 12-mm Galaxy Tab) and feature a 1,024 x 768 pixel TFT LCD display. We're told that the bigger Topaz tablet will ship about three months before Opal and measures in at 241 x 190 x 13mm (making it nearly identical to the 242.8 x 189.7 x 13.4-mm iPad) with a pixel resolution that could be the same as the Opal (our source wasn't 100 percent on this). We're also hearing that the "premium audio" we saw on that leaked marketing slide will indeed be powered by HP's Beats audio processing, and that the tablets will be provided with "tens of gigabytes" of cloud storage -- so much that it dwarfs the local storage on the devices. Good, because you're going to need it from the looks of some additional information we just received. Click through for the detail.

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HP / Palm tablet to feature Touchstone dock, cloud storage, Beats audio and Tap-to-Share smartphone integration originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HP's first webOS tablet may start shipping in March, fulfill longstanding promise originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 04:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011hpinventecleakmanufacturingmarchpalmplansproductionroadmaprumorscheduleshippingslatespeculationsuppliertablettaiwantopazwebosWed, 19 Jan 2011 04:24:00 EST<![CDATA[HP calls us out, implies it's got even better scoops at February webOS event]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/hp-calls-us-out-implies-its-got-even-better-scoops-at-february/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/hp-calls-us-out-implies-its-got-even-better-scoops-at-february/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/hp-calls-us-out-implies-its-got-even-better-scoops-at-february/#comments Look, let's be real: our Palm tablet scoop today was awesome. For its part, though, HP wants to remind us all that it's got other news in the pipe for its event early next month, going so far as to tease invitees that they haven't seen the latest on Engadget.

Not to say that we won't be trying very, very hard to ensure that our readers do see the latest right here... but point taken, HP. See you in a couple weeks.

HP calls us out, implies it's got even better scoops at February webOS event originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eventhpinvitepalmphonerumortabletwebosTue, 18 Jan 2011 18:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Exclusive: HP / Palm's webOS tablets -- pictures, plans, and more]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/exclusive-hp-palms-webos-tablets-pictures-plans-and-mor/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/exclusive-hp-palms-webos-tablets-pictures-plans-and-mor/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/exclusive-hp-palms-webos-tablets-pictures-plans-and-mor/#comments
 Oh, hello. A trusted tipster just sent in these internal renders of HP / Palm's "Topaz" webOS tablet, which is one of two tablets currently being developed in Sunnyvale. That's right, two tablets: the 9-inch Topaz and a 7-inch model codnamed Opal -- a lineup that fits nicely into Palm's "Something big, Something small, Something beyond" tagline for its upcoming February 9th event. Looking at the render, we're seeing the no-button design we'd previously heard about (we're assuming the gesture area rotates with the display), a front-facing camera, a micro USB port on the bottom, and what appears to be a Vizio Tablet-style three speaker arrangement for stereo audio in both landscape and portrait modes -- that's two speakers along the left side and a third on the right. (That's just a guess, though.) We'd also note the back appears to be a glossy material, which might rule out a giant Touchstone for charging -- Touchstone backs have heretofore been soft-touch, but anything can change, we suppose.

We're told that units will start to arrive at Palm HQ in June as production ramps up for launch later this year -- a timeline backed up by an internal marketing slide we received that lists WiFi-only, AT&T 3G, and Verizon LTE versions of the Opal arriving in September 2011, and on AT&T LTE in July 2012. The slide also indicates the Opal will have a particular e-reading focus, which makes sense for a 7-inch device, and there's a mention of "premium audio," which nicely reinforces our speaker hypothesis. Unfortunately, we don't have any word on specs or pricing yet, but these things had better be packing some serious heat for cheap if Palm is really planning to wait until September to launch them -- they'll be going head-to-head with the Xoom, the PlayBook, and presumably the iPad 2. We're still digging for more, so keep an eye out -- things are going to get crazy leading up to February 9th.

Update: We're told that they both have unspecified 1.2GHz processors, and that Topaz may arrive before Opal. We'll let you know if we learn anything else.

Gallery: Exclusive: HP / Palm's webOS tablets -- pictures, plans, and more

Exclusive: HP / Palm's webOS tablets -- pictures, plans, and more originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>exclusivehpleakleaksopalpalmpalm tabletPalmTabletrumorrumorstablettopazweboswebos tabletWebosTabletTue, 18 Jan 2011 13:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Palm's tablet is codenamed 'Topaz,' keyboard accessory leaks out]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/palms-tablet-is-codenamed-topaz-keyboard-accessory-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/palms-tablet-is-codenamed-topaz-keyboard-accessory-leaks-out/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/palms-tablet-is-codenamed-topaz-keyboard-accessory-leaks-out/#comments Okay, it's not exactly the new webOS hardware we've been waiting for, but we just got this shot of a Palm Bluetooth keyboard from a trusted source -- we're told it's an accessory for Palm's upcoming tablet, which is codenamed "Topaz." Interestingly, we're told the keyboard features a Windows key in addition to some webOS-specific keys -- we'd guess that HP will sell it for general use as well. As for the Topaz tablet, it's said to be extremely slick, with no hard buttons on the front and a design that echoes the design of the keyboard -- we're told it's due out in the first half of 2011, which matches up with what we've heard from Palm.

We're also told Palm's planning a low-end teen phone that's something like a Pre with no keyboard -- it's codenamed "Castle," (just like the original Pre and Pixi) and due to hit Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T. That seems like a likely followup to the Pixi, but what we're really anxious for is some news on a new high-end phone and the Topaz tablet -- we'll keep digging and let you know.

Palm's tablet is codenamed 'Topaz,' keyboard accessory leaks out originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetooth keyboardBluetoothKeyboardcastleexclusivehpkeyboardleakleakspalmprerumorrumorstablettopazwebosFri, 17 Dec 2010 15:19:00 EST<![CDATA[New Palm device codenames revealed in webOS 2.0 code?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/07/new-palm-device-codenames-revealed-in-webos-2-0-code/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/07/new-palm-device-codenames-revealed-in-webos-2-0-code/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/07/new-palm-device-codenames-revealed-in-webos-2-0-code/#commentsHad any doubts that HP would deliver multiple new phones? Here's a little something that should make you slightly less unsure. Homebrew hub WebOS Internals spent last week digging through SFR's webOS 2.0 build for the Palm Pre 2, and surfaced with the names Broadway, Windsor, Mantaray and Stingray, as well as the Roadrunner you're likely already familiar with. More telling, these five codenames appeared in a string designed to display the message "temporarily not restoring logs for newer devices," meaning they're all very likely as fresh as can be. Let's hope we can pin them to some fancy new hardware before the year is through.

New Palm device codenames revealed in webOS 2.0 code? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>broadwaycellphoneCodeNamecodenamesHPmantarayPalmrumorrumorsstingraytablettablet pcTabletPcwebOSwindsorSun, 07 Nov 2010 17:12:00 EST<![CDATA[HP contracts 5 or 6 new Palm devices for 2011?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/hp-contracts-5-or-6-new-palm-devices-for-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/hp-contracts-5-or-6-new-palm-devices-for-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/hp-contracts-5-or-6-new-palm-devices-for-2011/#commentsUnderwhelmed by the feeling of sameness with the Pre 2? Well, you may or may not be in luck; Chinese-based CENS.com is reporting that manufacturers Foxconn and Compal now have contracts to manufacturer up to six new Palm devices for 2011. That boils down to one for Compal, and either four or five for Foxconn. We'd venture a guess that PalmPad's at least one of those, seeing as it's due early next year, but what about the others? Whatever (stackable) cards HP / Palm have in hand aren't exactly being laid out, and while we can't confirm this report ourselves, rest assured, we're hoping really hard that there'll be more webOS options with non-pebble form factors.

HP contracts 5 or 6 new Palm devices for 2011? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>compalfoxconnhphp palmHpPalmpalmpalm padPalmPadprerumorrumorsweb osWebOsWed, 27 Oct 2010 14:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia's ex-MeeGo chief lands at Palm?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/nokias-ex-meego-chief-lands-at-palm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/nokias-ex-meego-chief-lands-at-palm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/nokias-ex-meego-chief-lands-at-palm/#comments It looks like design heads at Palm and Nokia have more or less swapped roles, as All Things D reports that Nokia's ex-MeeGo head Ari Jaaksi has just been hired by Palm -- a month after Nokia grabbed Palm's Peter Skillman to head up user experience and services for MeeGo. Fate? Coincidence? As long as both struggling smartphone companies bring us better devices and improved operating systems as a result, we're not all that concerned. The report also suggests a Samsung VP and several HP executives will be boosting Palm's team as well.

Nokia's ex-MeeGo chief lands at Palm? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Ari JaaksiAriJaaksidesignhirehiredhiringNew HiresNewHiresNokiaPalmrumorThu, 14 Oct 2010 21:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Palm Pre 2 coming to Verizon?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/palm-pre-2-coming-to-verizon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/palm-pre-2-coming-to-verizon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/palm-pre-2-coming-to-verizon/#comments It seems like we're getting closer and closer to the arrival of the Palm Pre 2 and webOS 2.0, and it looks like Verizon will be in the mix -- we were just sent this image of Big Red's internal VZLearn portal showing Pre 2 device training. We still don't know when it'll actually hit or what pricing will be like, and we don't know if it'll hit Sprint and AT&T as well like the OG Pre, but we're guessing we'll find out soon enough -- keep a sharp eye, we'll let you know.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

Palm Pre 2 coming to Verizon? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>leakleakspalmpalm prepalm pre 2PalmPrePalmPre2prepre 2Pre2rumorrumorsverizonweboswebos 2.0Webos2.0Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:12:00 EST<![CDATA[France's SFR jumps gun, announces Palm Pre 2: 1GHz processor, 512MB RAM, webOS 2.0]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/frances-sfr-jumps-gun-announces-palm-pre-2-1ghz-processor-51/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/frances-sfr-jumps-gun-announces-palm-pre-2-1ghz-processor-51/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/frances-sfr-jumps-gun-announces-palm-pre-2-1ghz-processor-51/#commentsIt's unclear if the tiny, little shot posted on French carrier SFR's Club SFR pour Palm blog is in fact the rumored upcoming Pre 2 or just an old Pre shot, but let's put it this way: considering that we can't readily tell the difference, it better be an old one. At any rate, the sparse details in the blog post line up with everything we're expecting so far, namely that the new model will use a 1GHz processor -- presumably a TI OMAP3630 -- and will sport a full half gig of RAM on board. Between those two spec bumps, we'd fully expect the refreshed webOS 2.0 to scream... but we won't really know for sure until Palm gives us something to work with. In the meantime, SFR, thanks for the teaser.

Update: Check out another shot from SFR's site after the break -- it looks like they don't have any intention to pull the news down, otherwise we have to believe they would've done so by now.

Continue reading France's SFR jumps gun, announces Palm Pre 2: 1GHz processor, 512MB RAM, webOS 2.0

France's SFR jumps gun, announces Palm Pre 2: 1GHz processor, 512MB RAM, webOS 2.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewsfranceleakpalmprepre 2Pre2qwertyrumorsfrsliderweboswebos 2.0Webos2.0Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Palm 'P102UEU' hits FCC: the European Pre 2?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/palm-p102ueu-hits-fcc-the-european-pre-2/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/palm-p102ueu-hits-fcc-the-european-pre-2/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/palm-p102ueu-hits-fcc-the-european-pre-2/#comments Okay, we know what you're saying: why would a Europe-bound device be getting FCC certification? Well, really, it's a simple matter of making sure that devices capable of roaming stateside are compliant with all the necessary rules and regulations... and it's on that note that we direct your attention to this P102UEU model that's just been approved. In Palm parlance, "P102" refers to the model -- most likely the rumored Pre 2 in this case -- and "UEU" means that it's a UMTS 3G device destined for the EU. As you might recall, the similarly-styled P102UNA and P102EWW (North American UMTS and CDMA, respectively) were just spotted in TÜV Rheinland's database not long ago, so yeah, all signs are pointing to an announce pretty shortly.

Update: PreCentral's forum members have swarmed upon the filing and rooted out some juicy details -- it's almost certainly a slider since the unit was tested in both open and closed positions, it's got an 1150mAh battery (the same capacity as the current Pre / Pre Plus), and thanks to some part number matching, it seems it has exactly the same rear cover (Touchstone-compatible, naturally) as the current models, so odds are good we're not going to see much form factor innovation here. Most notably, though, the processor is listed at 1GHz, though it's not clear which specific core is in use; TI's OMAP3600 series (the same that's found in the Droid 2 and Droid X) seems probable, though.

Palm 'P102UEU' hits FCC: the European Pre 2? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 22:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewsfccp102ueupalmpre 2Pre2rumorwebosWed, 06 Oct 2010 22:23:00 EST<![CDATA[HP: New webOS 'phones' coming early next year]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/hp-new-webos-phones-coming-early-next-year/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/hp-new-webos-phones-coming-early-next-year/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/hp-new-webos-phones-coming-early-next-year/#commentsNote the plural use of "phone" in that headline quote. It comes from HP's Senior VP Eric Cador who said, "you will see us coming early next year with new phones," when speaking at an industry conference today in Barcelona. Of course, he's referring to smartphones running webOS and not some WinMo followup to the iPAQ Glisten for crissake. Sure, it's not much, but when you're as desperate as we are for the next Palm device then every scrap of information counts.

HP: New webOS 'phones' coming early next year originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 06:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hppalmrumorwebosWed, 06 Oct 2010 06:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Palm planning keyboard-less 'Mansion' with 800 x 480 screen?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/palm-planning-keyboard-less-mansion-with-800-x-480-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/palm-planning-keyboard-less-mansion-with-800-x-480-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/palm-planning-keyboard-less-mansion-with-800-x-480-screen/#comments
This one is still very much a rumor, but PreCentral is reporting that it's heard from a "very reliable tipster" who says that Palm is prepping a new phone codenamed "Mansion," which may or may not be the same device that recently turned up in a certification database under the name P102. The real kicker, however, is that the phone is supposedly a touchscreen-only device, and that the screen is said to boast a fairly high 800 x 480 resolution -- no word on screen size, unfortunately. Not much more than that to go on at the moment, but the "Mansion" codename itself does at least make a bit of sense -- as a PreCentral commenter has noted, the Pre was originally codenamed "Castle."

Palm planning keyboard-less 'Mansion' with 800 x 480 screen? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 17:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hpmansionp102palmpalm mansionPalmMansionprerumorMon, 04 Oct 2010 17:38:00 EST<![CDATA[WebOS 2.0 gets fresh round of screenshots; new Palm phones and Touchstone certified?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/webos-2-0-gets-fresh-round-of-screenshots-new-palm-phones-and-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/webos-2-0-gets-fresh-round-of-screenshots-new-palm-phones-and-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/webos-2-0-gets-fresh-round-of-screenshots-new-palm-phones-and-t/#comments The name of certification firm TÜV Rheinland may not ring a bell, so allow us to jog your memory: these are the guys that outed the GSM versions of the Pre Plus and Pixi Plus prior to their announcement earlier this year. Hence, the interwebs are paying pretty close attention this evening now that we've found US and Canadian certifications for Palm models P102UNA and P102EWW (first unearthed by homebrew hub WebOS Internals), which -- following Palm's typical model numbering convention -- would correspond to North American GSM and CDMA versions of some new device, respectively. To put things in perspective, the P101UNA was unearthed in the certification database on January 23rd and announced for AT&T on March 22nd, so we could reasonably still have a couple months' wait on these... or a couple days. No way of knowing yet how Palm plans to play this. There's also a listing for a new "inductive battery charger," which would certainly imply a new Touchstone -- which may or may not still bear the Touchstone name.

On a related note, we've received a slew of new webOS 2.0 screen shots -- and while some of them look familiar, our eyes were drawn to the sexy new "classic" and flip-style digital clocks. Important? Not necessarily, but sometimes it's the little touches that count. Hit up the gallery for the full show (and don't forget our first batch from a few weeks back, while you're at it).

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Gallery: WebOS 2.0 gets fresh round of screenshots; new Palm phones and Touchstone certified?

WebOS 2.0 gets fresh round of screenshots; new Palm phones and Touchstone certified? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>p102ewwp102unapalmpre 2Pre2rumorscreen shotsScreenShotstouchstonetuv rheinlandTuvRheinlandweboswebos 2.0Webos2.0Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon's remaining 2010 roadmap to be an Android-fest of phones and tablets?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/verizons-remaining-2010-roadmap-to-be-an-android-fest-of-phones/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/verizons-remaining-2010-roadmap-to-be-an-android-fest-of-phones/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/verizons-remaining-2010-roadmap-to-be-an-android-fest-of-phones/#comments Practically everything we've heard -- both officially and through tipsters -- lines up with information coming out of Phone Arena this week detailing a truly Google-heavy upcoming Fall and Winter release schedule for our friends at Big Red. Starting next month, it seems that we'll see a global version of the just-launched Droid 2, possibly with a white option (though it seems this could also be the R2-D2 model), and the Motorola WX455 we'd leaked has been named "Citrus" and will (as you probably could've guessed) target the low end of the market and the young'uns who are looking for an affordable way to get into Android; as WWAN-enabled laptops go, they'll be picking up the Dell Vostro V13 and the HP Pavilion DM1.

Follow the break for the rest of the action!

[Thanks, Steven C.]

Continue reading Verizon's remaining 2010 roadmap to be an Android-fest of phones and tablets?

Verizon's remaining 2010 roadmap to be an Android-fest of phones and tablets? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9330a957androidblackberrycitruscontinuumcurvecurve 3curve 3gCurve3Curve3gdelldm1droid 2droid proDroid2DroidProedgeentourageentourage edgeEntourageEdgegemgooglegoogle tabletGoogleTablethphtci800mergemotomotorolapalmpavilionpavilion dm1PavilionDm1pocketpre 2Pre2rimrumorsamsungsickstingraystorm 3Storm3tabletverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvostro v13VostroV13vzwweboswx455xt610Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:55:00 EST<![CDATA[webOS 2.0, 'Roadrunner' device showing up in app logs?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/webos-2-0-roadrunner-device-showing-up-in-app-logs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/webos-2-0-roadrunner-device-showing-up-in-app-logs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/webos-2-0-roadrunner-device-showing-up-in-app-logs/#commentsWe know that Palm plans on having webOS 2.0 out of the door this year -- and that it's "aggressively" cranking on its hardware roadmap -- so they've got to be in the later stages of testing at this point if they hope for any retail launches in time for the holidays, right? On that note, the developer responsible for the webOS flavor of Foursquare has noticed both webOS 2.0 entries and references to a new, previously unheard-of device codename "Roadrunner" in his app's logs on webOSroundup's Metrix analytics service; it can all be faked with enough effort, of course, but it would make a lot of sense for Palm's peeps to be testing new hardware and software with some of the more popular apps in the Catalog. For now, we're categorizing this one in the "totally plausible" category until we hear differently -- question is, what form is this Roadrunner gonna take?

webOS 2.0, 'Roadrunner' device showing up in app logs? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>foursquarehpmobilepalmroadrunnerrumorweboswebos 2.0Webos2.0Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:28:00 EST<![CDATA[HP tells employees webOS tablet coming Q1 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/10/hp-tell-employees-webos-tablet-coming-q1-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/10/hp-tell-employees-webos-tablet-coming-q1-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/10/hp-tell-employees-webos-tablet-coming-q1-2011/#comments
We've been trying to find out when HP would launch a webOS tablet since the company first bought Palm, and we're now hearing from several trusted sources that it'll be calendar Q1 2011. We're told Personal Systems Group VP Todd Bradley mentioned the date during an all-hands employee meeting yesterday, and that the project is indeed known internally as "Hurricane." (We're assuming this is what that PalmPad trademark filing was for, but we can't confirm that.) Shipping a killer tablet would be one way to change the subject from ex-CEO Mark Hurd's recent troubles, we suppose -- but we're definitely wondering if HP is actually going to support three different tablet operating systems after it launches the Windows 7-based Slate for the enterprise and the Android-based Zeen e-reader tablet for consumers as well. We'll see -- Q1 could be mighty interesting.

HP tells employees webOS tablet coming Q1 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>exclusivehphurricaneleakleakspalmpalm padPalmPadrumorrumorstablettodd bradleyToddBradleyweboswebos tabletWebosTabletTue, 10 Aug 2010 13:47:00 EST<![CDATA[The HP eStation Zeen, the Zeus printer, and everything we know about them]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/the-hp-estation-zeen-the-zeus-printer-and-everything-we-know-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/the-hp-estation-zeen-the-zeus-printer-and-everything-we-know-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/the-hp-estation-zeen-the-zeus-printer-and-everything-we-know-a/#comments We've been flooded with a deluge of tips about the HP Zeen ever since we posted those first FCC images of the tablet device this morning, and it's actually a little surprising at how perfectly everything aligns. We've now had multiple tipsters confirm that the Zeen is an e-reading-focused Android tablet with the unique ability to connect directly to an HP printer and function as its interface without the need for a computer. But that's not all -- here's everything else we know:
  • The Zeen is a capacitive tablet running a HP skin on top of Android 2.1 -- it won't get shifted to webOS, and it's not clear if it'll get upped to Froyo before launch given the development time required. It has capacitive touch buttons, a SD card slot, video support, and at least some prototypes have cameras with a special webcam app installed.
  • The goal is for the HP home screen and skin to be the only home screen available, but that hasn't been fully implemented yet.
  • E-reading is a major focus, and the Zeen has "significant" integration with the Barnes & Noble Nook bookstore and ecosystem. Makes sense, as the Nook itself is based on Android, and being able to print e-books from the Zeen would be a huge differentiator -- and a great way for HP to sell more ink.
  • The Zeen will come in two configurations: a $399 bundle with a new printer called Zeus and as a standalone unit for an unknown price. The Zeus has its own "basic" control setup, but when the Zeen is docked it provides a rich interface to the printing functions -- presumably a web-connected interface like the one HP's been moving towards with other printers.
  • Despite the CQ model number, the Zeen is a straight HP product, with a laser-etched logo on the back.
So that's what we know about this enigmatic product. It certainly adds up -- HP has long said one of the reasons it bought Palm was to use webOS as a consistent interface to other connected devices like printers, and it only makes sense that the company was working on executing that strategy with an OS like Android long before Jon Rubinstein and company joined the team. Besides, how better to sell more ink than by making it easy for consumers to hit Facebook and print pictures without having to use a computer at all? It's certainly interesting -- we're waiting patiently to see when and where the Zeen next appears.

The HP eStation Zeen, the Zeus printer, and everything we know about them originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.1androidandroid 2.1Android2.1cqe stationeclairEStationestation zeenEstationZeenhphp estationhp estation zeenhp zeenhp zeusHpEstationHpEstationZeenHpZeenHpZeusinkleakleakspalmprintprinterprintersrumorrumorssourceweboszeenzeusThu, 05 Aug 2010 17:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple, RIM, Google all bid on Palm?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/apple-rim-google-all-bid-on-palm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/apple-rim-google-all-bid-on-palm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/apple-rim-google-all-bid-on-palm/#comments We're having a hell of a time believing this, but BusinessInsider's Dan Frommer is citing "a source familiar with the negotiations" as saying that RIM, Google, and Apple -- yes, Apple -- were all in the mix for Palm at one point or another as the bidding war went on earlier this year. We all know how that story ended up playing out, but prior to HP's winning bid, RIM allegedly made a generous offer and could've ultimately come away with the prize had it not failed to re-up the bid (and may have even reduced it, looking at Palm's SEC filings) after HP made its move. For its part, Google apparently made some not-too-serious moves, primarily in a perceived head game with Apple.

Speaking of Apple, the company was said to be in it primarily for Palm's sizable patent portfolio -- but is claimed to have also been interested in keeping the platform alive, possibly in an effort to compete in the physical QWERTY market where the iPhone has not. Of course, if you look way back, it's important to remember that Mac OS X itself is based on outside work (if you consider NeXT "outside"), so we guess that keeping webOS alive in some capacity after an Apple acquisition wouldn't be totally unprecedented -- but it'd still be really, really weird at best.

Apple, RIM, Google all bid on Palm? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquisitionapplebusinessgooglehpmergerpalmresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimrumorrumorstake overTakeOverweb osWebOsThu, 15 Jul 2010 16:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Windows 7-based HP Slate referenced at WPC 2010, Ballmer says 'hardcore' tablet push coming]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/windows-7-based-hp-slate-promised-at-wpc-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/windows-7-based-hp-slate-promised-at-wpc-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/windows-7-based-hp-slate-promised-at-wpc-2010/#comments Is this the answer to the question we posed back in mid-June? Maybe. While we're still unsure if Hewlett-Packard has a webOS-based tablet in its pipeline, those on-again / off-again Windows 7 rumors may finally be nearing an end. On the homepage of this year's Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference -- which kicks off in earnest today in Washington, D.C. -- there's a pane of Windows 7 slates that are on deck for this year. Er, a pane with vendors promising Win7 slates this year. Sure enough, HP's logo is front and center, right alongside the likes of Sony, Dell, ASUS, Panasonic, Onkyo, Toshiba, MSI, Samsung, Lenovo and Fujitsu. We'll be keeping an ear to the ground for more, but for now, feel free to let your imaginations run wild. It's Monday, after all.

Update: During the event's opening keynote, which was headed by none other than Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, the bigwig confirmed some of what's pictured above: Windows 7 slates will be arriving this year. Interestingly, he never mentioned HP by name (despite teasing us gently at CES with an apparent mystery device), but he did note that devices would be available at various price points and in a variety of form factors -- "with keyboards, touch only, dockable, able to handle digital ink, etc." We already knew as much from being overwhelmed by prototypes at Computex, but it's good to get the word straight from Ballmer himself. Now, to see if anyone's actually interested in buying a desktop OS on a mobile form factor...

Update 2: Seems Ballmer's drinking his own Kool-Aid in a serious way, and not just on the tablet front. He noted that Microsoft will be giving consumers "a set of Windows-based devices that people will be proud to carry at home and will fit the kinds of scenarios enterprise IT's trying to make happen with the phone form factor," and that Microsoft would be "working vigorously" to "drive enterprise IT and consumers." Furthermore, Steve affirmed that the tablet sector is "terribly important" for his company, and that it's "hardcore about this." He didn't shy away from calling the range of Windows 7-based tablets coming out "over the next several months" ones that would be "quite impressive," but honestly -- what else would you expect him to say?

Windows 7-based HP Slate referenced at WPC 2010, Ballmer says 'hardcore' tablet push coming originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hewlett-packardhpHP SlateHpSlatemicrosoftpalmrumorrumorsslatetablettablet pcTabletPcweboswindows 7windows 7 slatewindows 7 tabletWindows7Windows7SlateWindows7Tabletwpcwpc 2010Wpc2010Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:51:00 EST<![CDATA[HP Slate isn't rumored to be switching from Windows 7 to webOS]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/24/hp-slate-isnt-rumored-to-be-switching-from-windows-7-to-webos/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/24/hp-slate-isnt-rumored-to-be-switching-from-windows-7-to-webos/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/24/hp-slate-isnt-rumored-to-be-switching-from-windows-7-to-webos/#commentsAt this point, we don't even know if HP's Slate is still hitting the market -- but one thing we do know is that there's no evidence to suggest that the company will be releasing it with webOS instead of Windows 7. In fact, the two platforms are so wildly different and targeted for such disjoint devices -- never mind the fact that HP and Palm aren't yet united in the legal sense of the word -- that there's virtually no chance that the existing Slate hardware could be effectively used in time for a near-term webOS tablet launch (at least, not a tablet that anyone would want to buy). There's word on Gizmodo today that the Slate will be offered as a webOS device, but that appears to be a misinterpretation of a DigiTimes report from HP Taiwan that the company intends to use Palm's operating system to underpin both "smartphones and tablets," while avoiding porting it to netbooks since they're "more similar in functions with traditional computers." Given the Slate's lukewarm reception, we can totally understand HP canning it in its current incarnation -- but you can't just drop a flashy mobile platform onto it and call it good. Interestingly, the DigiTimes report goes on to say (on an unrelated note) that the Slate will come to market before October, but it's unclear whether they're taking into account the most recent round of rumors that it's been deep-sixed; guess we'll know soon enough.

HP Slate isn't rumored to be switching from Windows 7 to webOS originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 May 2010 12:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hphp slateHpSlatepalmrumorslateweboswindowswindows 7Windows7Mon, 24 May 2010 12:14:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T scheduling Palm Pixi Plus, Vu Plus, and others for early June launch?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/atandt-scheduling-palm-pixi-plus-vu-plus-and-others-for-early-ju/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/atandt-scheduling-palm-pixi-plus-vu-plus-and-others-for-early-ju/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/atandt-scheduling-palm-pixi-plus-vu-plus-and-others-for-early-ju/#commentsSo we know the Pre Plus is hitting AT&T this coming Sunday -- but what about its little brother? We're hearing that AT&T has lined up the Pixi Plus for a June 6 launch for $49.99 on contract after rebate, $100 less than it'll be charging for the Pre Plus -- in other words, you'll be able to get a Verizon Pre Plus or an AT&T Pixi Plus for the same price, and the latter won't include free mobile hotspot service. Voodoo math aside, we've got a few more goodies in here for you: the aging LG Vu will apparently be replaced on June 6 with a Vu Plus model for $149.99 on contract with rebate, Samsung will re-up the rugged Rugby with the Rugby II for $129.99, and Pantech's Pursuit swings in for $49.99. It all makes for an exciting June, does it not?

[Thanks, Kal]

AT&T scheduling Palm Pixi Plus, Vu Plus, and others for early June launch? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 May 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attexclusivelgmobilepalmpantechpixi plusPixiPluspursuitrugby iiRugbyIirumorsamsungvu plusVuPluswebosTue, 11 May 2010 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[webOS-based HP Hurricane tablet rumored for Q3]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/08/webos-based-hp-hurricane-tablet-rumored-for-q3/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/08/webos-based-hp-hurricane-tablet-rumored-for-q3/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/08/webos-based-hp-hurricane-tablet-rumored-for-q3/#comments Shortly after announcing a blockbuster deal to acquire Palm, HP confessed that it would be "doubling down on webOS," with near-term plans to "scale it across multiple connected devices." We took the liberty at that point to assume this meant that a larger webOS-based device was at least sitting around in the rear of someone's mind, and now it sounds as if Palm loyalists may actually have something tangible to look forward to. According to an unsubstantiated report over at the Examiner, an "insider at HP" has informed the site that "a webOS tablet under the code name HP Hurricane could be released the third quarter of this year." This all lines up well with what we've heard over the past few weeks: HP pledged to take webOS to places it has never been, strong whispers emerged that the HP Slate was being shelved, and now, people close to the HP camp have given a name to a purported webOS tablet slated for Q3. There's obviously no telling if this is simply hot air being blown, but we wouldn't be shocked to see HP nail down a webOS slate in time for the sure-to-be-rockin' 2010 holiday buying season. Or maybe we're just crossing our fingers, humming aloud and praying to our lucky stars that this all pans out.

[Thanks, Mike and Trever]

webOS-based HP Hurricane tablet rumored for Q3 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 May 2010 19:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hphp hurricanehp palmhp slateHpHurricaneHpPalmHpSlatehurricanepalmrumorrumorsslatetablettablet pcTabletPcweb osWebOswindows 7Windows7Sat, 08 May 2010 19:05:00 EST<![CDATA[HP Slate killed? Rumor mill says 'yes']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/30/hp-slate-killed-rumor-mill-says-yes/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/30/hp-slate-killed-rumor-mill-says-yes/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/30/hp-slate-killed-rumor-mill-says-yes/#comments Last night TechCrunch reported that, according to an unnamed "source briefed on the matter," HP had stopped development of the Slate in its tracks, killing off the project entirely. Why? Well, according to the source, HP isn't thrilled with Windows 7's performance on the tablet. The Slate -- which was officially unveiled in January by Steve Ballmer himself -- had a rumored price of $549, and was supposedly launching in June. So, what should we make of all this? Well, there's probably some major chaos over at HP with the news of the Palm acquisition, so we wouldn't be surprised to hear some shaky -- or even incorrect -- information coming out of the company right now. On the other hand, HP killing off the project doesn't sound completely out of the realm of possibility to us. We've reached out to HP for comment, but they've yet to get back to us. We'll let you know when we hear something more concrete.

Update: Here's the response we just go from HP -- "We don't comment on rumors or speculation."

HP Slate killed? Rumor mill says 'yes' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arringtonhphpslatepalmrumorslateslate pcSlatePctech crunchTechCrunchwindows 7Windows7Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Another Palm exec is out... and CEO Jon Rubinstein is next?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/23/another-palm-exec-is-out-and-ceo-jon-rubinstein-is-next/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/23/another-palm-exec-is-out-and-ceo-jon-rubinstein-is-next/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/23/another-palm-exec-is-out-and-ceo-jon-rubinstein-is-next/#comments Things must be getting a little weird at Palm right now, as every day seems to add a new piece to an already confusing puzzle. In just two weeks' time the company has gone from a potential free agent, to a lone wolf, and then back to prospective purchase. Adding more noise to the proceedings, TechCrunch is now reporting that another senior staffer has hit the road, and this time it's Caitlin Spaan, Palm's VP of carrier marketing. Her name gets added to what looks like a growing list of recent Palm departures (not to mention that entire marketing department we hear has been canned). More troubling than that news, however, is a rumor which also appears on TC suggesting that CEO (and putative savior of the company) Jon Rubinstein may be on his way out as well. This report is pure hearsay at this point, but if true would be a major admission on Palm's part that its plans to kickstart the ailing company nearly two years ago are failing (or have just plain failed). Of course, we need to stress that this is just rumor at this stage -- the company offered no comment to Business Insider -- and until we get more solid word, it should be treated as such. As for us, we're hoping the company can pull something salvageable together from this mess and figure out a way to compete at a level of increasingly more difficult stakes.

Update: Apparently Jon showed up in a room of developers at the company's currently-ongoing dev camp and said "I'm still here," to big laughs. Hang in there, man!

Another Palm exec is out... and CEO Jon Rubinstein is next? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewsCaitlin SpaanCaitlinSpaanJon RubinsteinJonRubinsteinpalmrumorspeculationFri, 23 Apr 2010 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Who should buy Palm?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/who-should-buy-palm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/who-should-buy-palm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/12/who-should-buy-palm/#comments Last night's bombshell news that Palm is allegedly looking for a buyer immediately got us thinking -- who should it be? There are more than a few companies out there who've been caught up in the rumor mill over the years, so let's take a look at a few of the big players, where they stand right now, and how they might benefit (if at all) from scooping up Sunnyvale's finest. Read on!

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Who should buy Palm? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquisitiondellgooglehphtclenovomergermicrosoftmotomotorolanintendonokiapalmrimrumorMon, 12 Apr 2010 10:18:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T getting 'practice' Pre Pluses tomorrow?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/atandt-getting-practice-pre-pluses-tomorrow/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/atandt-getting-practice-pre-pluses-tomorrow/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/atandt-getting-practice-pre-pluses-tomorrow/#comments It looks like AT&T will start taking delivery tomorrow of Pre Plus units that are being specifically designated as high-security, SKU-less "practice devices" that are only to be used off the sales floor for training purposes, though when training is complete, they can be moved to a live store display. That certainly lends weight to a launch happening sooner rather than later, counter to rumors earlier in the month that we might not see them on shelves until the peak of Summer. Of course, we don't know how long the training sessions are going to run -- our leak here gives no indication of that, nor of a retail release date -- but considering that we first saw this form factor back in January of '09, it's seriously in everyone's best interest to fast-track these. Our fingers are crossed.

[Thanks, Eric L.]

AT&T getting 'practice' Pre Pluses tomorrow? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attpalmpractice devicePracticeDevicepre plusPrePlusrumorwebosWed, 31 Mar 2010 23:23:00 EST<![CDATA[China Telecom launching Palm Pre, BlackBerry handsets this summer]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/china-telecom-launching-palm-pre-blackberry-handsets-this-summe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/china-telecom-launching-palm-pre-blackberry-handsets-this-summe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/china-telecom-launching-palm-pre-blackberry-handsets-this-summe/#comments We've been hearing that China Telecom would be grabbing hold of Palm and RIM's respective stables of smartphones since early last year, but at long last we've some official quotes to prove those whispers correct. According to a new report over at the Wall Street Journal, Chairman and Chief Executive Wang Xiaochu has affirmed that it will offer an undisclosed amount of BlackBerry devices in China this May, while Palm's Pre (no word on the Pixi) will hit this July. These deals could certainly bode well for the carrier; as it stands, it's going up against China Mobile -- which already sells BlackBerry handsets -- and China Unicom, which is home to Apple's iPhone. Unfortunately, pricing details weren't available, but we're guessing those will pop sooner rather than later.

China Telecom launching Palm Pre, BlackBerry handsets this summer originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BlackBerrychinaChina TelecomChinaTelecomchinesepalmpalm pixipalm prePalmPixiPalmPrepixiprerimrumorsmartphonewebosWed, 24 Mar 2010 02:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Palm moving to Android to stay alive? Not according to Palm]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/palm-moving-to-android-to-stay-alive-not-according-to-palm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/palm-moving-to-android-to-stay-alive-not-according-to-palm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/palm-moving-to-android-to-stay-alive-not-according-to-palm/#comments You may be seeing a rumor doing the rounds today about Palm throwing in the towel and moving to the Android platform as a means of survival -- but just hang on. Most reports are citing an email that made its way to the inbox of what looks like every major tech outlet, stating that CEO Jon Rubinstein issued an internal memo to software developers at the company about the switch. The supposed memo quotes Jon as saying, "While Palm is incredibly proud of our engineers who spent timeless work and effort to bring us this advanced operating system, consumers simply have not caught on. To provide a better future for ourselves and our customers, the only logical choice is to transition our hardware and software to the Android platform." The plan -- according to this email -- would be to create a kind of Sense UI-ish webOS interface on Palm devices, while leveraging Android's market footprint. The anonymous emailer went on to say that the full memo would be made available on Wikileaks at midnight last night.

But guess what? Not only did the memo not appear at the stroke of 12, but when we picked up the phone and actually spoke to Palm, they had a pretty quick response. Their answer? Our sources at the company essentially laughed when they heard this news, and they emphatically stated that there was no memo, and no move internally towards Android. Furthermore, many of the reports are citing a bunk piece of news from Monday which erroneously stated that Palm had halted production -- that news has also been refuted by the company. Admittedly, our minds reel at the concept of Android with a webOS UI, but until we get some real, verifiable evidence of that (and not just a random email), we're going to assume it's not happening. You should do the same.

Palm moving to Android to stay alive? Not according to Palm originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidchain letterChainLetteremailjon rubinsteinJonRubinsteinpalmpalm prepalm pre plusPalmPrePalmPrePlusrumorspeculationTue, 23 Mar 2010 10:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Palm Elan to be the next webOS smartphone, heading to AT&T?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/07/palm-elan-to-be-the-next-webos-smartphone-heading-to-atandt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/07/palm-elan-to-be-the-next-webos-smartphone-heading-to-atandt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/07/palm-elan-to-be-the-next-webos-smartphone-heading-to-atandt/#comments
 Here's a little spicy rumor for you Palm fans on this tranquil Sunday: according to TopTongueBarry who claims to work for AT&T, his company has just finished certification tests with GSM flavors of the Pre Plus and Pixi Plus ahead of a possible April 26th launch -- a date not far from what we've heard earlier. However, the bigger news from Barry is that the big A will soon be testing a third mysterious webOS device by the name of Palm Elan, which may greet us mere mortals on May 10th (but possibly in Europe first). Another forum member Shadow-360 also dug up some cached pages that claimed to have accessories for the non-existent device, as pictured above. Of course, this could be just a crude joke for a keyboard-less Palm device that many of us seem to desire -- as reminded by the good folks at PreCentral, Elan is also the name of the company that sued Apple over multitouch patents last April. So, any thoughts on this leak? Are we all ready for a new webOS phone?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Update: Turns out the Elan may just be the Pixi. Or it could be your wildest dreams about to come true.

Palm Elan to be the next webOS smartphone, heading to AT&T? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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