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Refresh Roundup: week of December 5, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Host: Tim Stevens, Brian Heater
Guests: Dana Wollman, Josh Fruhlinger
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: S&M


00:02:30 - Editorial: Engadget on the death of HP's webOS devices
00:03:38 - HP may spin off PC business, shift focus to software and services
00:05:10 - HP will 'discontinue operations for webOS devices', may spin off Personal Systems Group
00:22:55 - Google acquiring Motorola Mobility
00:28:45 - Verizon embraces Google's Moto Mobility deal, hopes for an end to patent disputes
00:38:30 - TabCo reveals itself as Fusion Garage, unveils Grid 10 tablet and Grid 4 smartphone (update)
00:41:25 - Fusion Garage Grid 10 tablet and Grid 4 smartphone hands-on
00:46:48 - The Engadget Interview: Fusion Garage's Chandra Rathakrishnan
00:53:11 - BlackBerry Bold 9930 review
00:55:25 - BlackBerry Torch 9850 review
00:56:30 - BlackBerry Torch 9810 review
00:58:14 - Xiaomi Phone hands-on (updated with video)
01:02:07 - Motorola Photon 4G review
01:02:58 - The NYC Engadget Reader Meetup is less than two weeks away!
01:04:43 - The Engadget Show returns Friday, August 19th -- win a ticket to the taping!
01:09:28 - Listener questions





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Engadget Podcast 253 - 08.19.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:41:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attcdmaglobalglobal phoneGlobalPhonegsmhphp palmhp pre 3hp touchpadHpPalmHpPre3HpTouchpadleakleakedleakspalmprepre 3Pre3rumorrumorssmartphonetablettouchpadumtsverizonweboswebos 3.0Webos3.0wirelessworld phoneWorldPhoneMon, 04 Jul 2011 16:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon Palm Pre 2 gets its webOS 2.1 wings]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/25/verizon-palm-pre-2-gets-its-webos-2-1-wings/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/25/verizon-palm-pre-2-gets-its-webos-2-1-wings/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/25/verizon-palm-pre-2-gets-its-webos-2-1-wings/#commentsGood news for Palm Pre 2 owners of the Big Red variety, the endless breath-holding can finally stop -- webOS 2.1 is finally making its way to your handset. Released back in March to the global unlocked masses, this update to HP's platform brings along voice-dialing, email and security fixes, messaging backup (sorry, no MMS), and a Sense 3.0-like charging display that'll float your photos, agenda, or simply keep the time. That should be enough to tide you over until the Pre 3 hits VZW's stores, no? Die-hard Palm OS fanatics, chin up, your Classic emulator's now only ten steps away.

Verizon Palm Pre 2 gets its webOS 2.1 wings originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hphp palmhp palm pre2HpPalmHpPalmPre2palmpalm pre 2PalmPre2prepre 2Pre2sdkveerverizonweboswebos 2.1Webos2.1Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:23:00 EST<![CDATA[HP's keyboard-less webOS phone and Verizon Pre 3 leaked?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/hps-keyboard-less-webos-phone-and-verizon-pre-3-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/hps-keyboard-less-webos-phone-and-verizon-pre-3-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/hps-keyboard-less-webos-phone-and-verizon-pre-3-leaked/#comments Our good friends over at PreCentral have just received a couple of juicy scoops, even for this time of the day. According to their proven tipster, what we're looking at here is an upcoming webOS phone sans keyboard -- a first for Rubinstein's crew, as many of you might already know. While there's not much detail to go with this pic, it appears that this here slate's just slightly bigger than the Pre 3, and that the little spot above the screen could be either a front-facing camera or merely a proximity sensor. Following PreCentral's logic, this could very well be the Stingray that showed up in the list of codenames back in November -- the similarly sized Pre 3 is Mantaray, whereas the smaller Veer is Broadway, leaving Stingray and Windsor unclaimed. But of course, we wouldn't place our bets just yet.

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 now offering Verizon-branded Palm Pre 2 for zilch on contract]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/hp-now-offering-verizon-branded-palm-pre-2-for-zilch-on-contract/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/hp-now-offering-verizon-branded-palm-pre-2-for-zilch-on-contract/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/hp-now-offering-verizon-branded-palm-pre-2-for-zilch-on-contract/#comments Living within the screwy reality of the subsidized phone world sometimes results in rather comical distortions. Take for example the Palm Pre 2, now tossed into the freebie bin -- along with a whole slew of its best accessories -- at HP's own Wireless Central. Announced just two months ago, HP's storefront would have you believe its slider is worth $699 with no strings attached -- or wait, what? As we do a mental reboot, let's consider the following: this lovable 1GHz QWERTY handset, still $149 through Verizon, is now free for the taking from HP with your two-year commitment to Big Red. We sense many may hesitate before taking the plunge, as the Palm-branded option felt like a stopgap solution even on launch; still, the Touchstone's second mate can toss around webOS with ease, and if you prefer the smaller form factor, this is as good as it gets (for now).

HP now offering Verizon-branded Palm Pre 2 for zilch on contract originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2bargaincheaphpmobileon saleOnSalepalmpalm prePalmPreprepre 2Pre2verizonwebosTue, 05 Apr 2011 04:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Palm Pre 2 up for pre-order tomorrow on Verizon Wireless]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/palm-pre-2-up-for-pre-order-tomorrow-on-verizon-wireless/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/palm-pre-2-up-for-pre-order-tomorrow-on-verizon-wireless/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/palm-pre-2-up-for-pre-order-tomorrow-on-verizon-wireless/#commentsHere at HP's 'Think Beyond' webOS event, Jon Rubinstein just announced that the Pre 2 will be available to pre-order tomorrow on Verizon Wireless, right in line with what rumors had suggested. You know, just in case you aren't interested in the Pre 3 that was just announced. Too bad pricing details weren't included...
For more on all of HP's webOS announcements today, click here!

Palm Pre 2 up for pre-order tomorrow on Verizon Wireless originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:28:00 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.

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Phones, phones, phones, phones, PHONES! There are some good ones this week. The Sidekick makes a blurry return to reality, the real-but-not-too-real Sony Ericsson Xperia Playstation phone struts its stuff on The Engadget Show, and a small suite of BlackBerrys leak their way into the blogosphere. It's a mini-avalanche of news on the Engadget Mobile Podcast, guest starring Professor Vlad Savov -- come join us, won't you?

Hosts: Chris Ziegler, Myriam Joire (tnkgrl)
Guest: Vlad Savov
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Daestro - Light Powered (Ghostly International)

00:03:57 - Engadget interview: SCEA's Jack Tretton talks Sony NGP, announces (and then un-announces) PlayStation Suite for PS3
00:16:00 - Motorola Atrix 4G goes up on AmazonWireless, $150 on February 11th -- mistake? (update: Inspire 4G, too)
00:26:44 - Dell Venue review
00:38:10 - Exclusive: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (PlayStation Phone) preview
00:46:39 - Verizon's online store is now Palm-free; Pre 2 imminent?
00:55:04 - Nokia X3-02 Touch-and-Type review
01:11:18 - Google announces Android event for February 2nd
01:16:20 - T-Mobile Sidekick 4G in the wild, made by Samsung?
01:23:00 - Microsoft: 'over 2 million' Windows Phone 7 licenses sold to manufacturers so far
01:35:11 - HTC's newest Android flagship phone revealed
01:38:02 - BlackBerry Monaco Touch, Bold Touch, Sedona, and more leaked for CDMA




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Engadget Mobile Podcast 073 - 02.01.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blackberrybold touchBoldTouchdell venueDellVenuehtcmicrosoftmobilemonaco touchMonacoTouchmotorola atrixMotorolaAtrixnokia x3-02NokiaX3-02palmplaystation phonePlaystationPhonepodcastpodcastspre 2Pre2sedonasony ericssonSonyEricssont-mobile sidekick 4gT-mobileSidekick4gverizonwindows phone 7WindowsPhone7xperiaTue, 01 Feb 2011 07:00:00 ESTEngadget Mobile Podcast 073Chris Ziegler, Myriam Joire01:43:55podcasts<![CDATA[Verizon's online store is now Palm-free; Pre 2 imminent?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/29/verizons-online-store-is-now-palm-free-pre-2-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/29/verizons-online-store-is-now-palm-free-pre-2-imminent/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/29/verizons-online-store-is-now-palm-free-pre-2-imminent/#comments The last Palm-branded holdout on Verizon's inventory -- the CDMA Pixi Plus -- is now gone from the company's online store, once again leaving the country's largest carrier without a webOS option to be had. Of course, the Pre 2 has been lined up for release on Verizon for some time, but in light of the lukewarm reception the phone's received so far, the coming webOS 2.0 upgrades for the older models, and the big news presumably coming out of HP's early February event, we'd say they're now dangerously close to releasing an obsolete device. For what it's worth, Palm's site insists that the new model's still "coming soon," but that had better happen on the double if they want to sell any of these things.

Verizon's online store is now Palm-free; Pre 2 imminent? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hpmobilepalmpixi plusPixiPluspre 2Pre2verizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwSat, 29 Jan 2011 19:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Palm Voice Test portal foreshadows Verizon's LTE voice plans, quasi-affirms new pricing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/10/palm-voice-test-portal-foreshadows-verizons-lte-voice-plans-qu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/10/palm-voice-test-portal-foreshadows-verizons-lte-voice-plans-qu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/10/palm-voice-test-portal-foreshadows-verizons-lte-voice-plans-qu/#comments See that image above? It's not a forthcoming Palm LTE phone for Verizon Wireless, but it could be a sneak peek into Big Red's plans for the future. If you'll recall, VZW's CTO Tony Malone hinted last week at CES that integrated LTE voice + data wouldn't come until 2012 or 2013 at the earliest, and for now, all LTE devices would be relying on 3G for voice and 4G for data. Heck, not even all of the first-wave LTE devices will support simultaneous 4G data + 3G voice. Of course, we all know that LTE voice is coming eventually, and a new test portal at Verizon's official website may be a clue as to how things will be arranged once it's live. We're guessing that an admin simply populated this page with information and images from the standard Pre Plus page -- there's no way an LTE-enabled Pre is planning to slink into VZW's lineup -- but it's pretty obvious that at least someone within the company is thinking about a world where voice calls are completed over LTE. Potentially more interesting is the "4G plan pricing on this phone" line -- during Verizon's second LTE presser at CES, none of the executives on stage would talk dollars and cents, but this makes it fairly clear that there will definitely be separate plans for 4G phones, most likely ones with higher prices. Feel free to hit the source link if you'd like to poke around, but we wouldn't expect it to remain online for much longer. One more look is after the break.

Update: As we predicted, the page has been pulled. Good thing the important bits are right here for you and yours.

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Palm Voice Test portal foreshadows Verizon's LTE voice plans, quasi-affirms new pricing originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g4g lte4gLtecallingcommunicationcommunicationsltelte voiceLteVoicepalmpalm LTE voicepalm voice testPalmLteVoicePalmVoiceTestpre plusPrePlussmartphoneverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvoicevoice callingvoice testVoiceCallingVoiceTestMon, 10 Jan 2011 13:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon's Pre 2 earns an entry in Best Buy's inventory system]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/31/verizons-pre-2-earns-an-entry-in-best-buys-inventory-system/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/31/verizons-pre-2-earns-an-entry-in-best-buys-inventory-system/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/31/verizons-pre-2-earns-an-entry-in-best-buys-inventory-system/#comments Want a Pre 2 on Verizon? Too bad, you've gotta keep waiting -- but it might be getting a little closer now that the mythical CDMA variant of Palm's latest handset apparently has its own line item in Best Buy's inventory system. Unfortunately, we're not encouraged by the fact that zero are "on hand" -- nor are any "in transit" -- but considering Big Red's near-legendary reputation for testing the crap out of phones and firmwares prior to release, we wouldn't be surprised if they've sent builds back to Palm once or twice. Keep the faith, folks... or just wait for Palm's next model, which can't be that far off.

Verizon's Pre 2 earns an entry in Best Buy's inventory system originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best buyBestBuymobilepalmpre 2Pre2verizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwebosFri, 31 Dec 2010 20:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon's Palm Pre 2 shown briefly in pulled eBay auction?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/verizons-palm-pre-2-shown-briefly-in-pulled-ebay-auction/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/verizons-palm-pre-2-shown-briefly-in-pulled-ebay-auction/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/verizons-palm-pre-2-shown-briefly-in-pulled-ebay-auction/#comments Still in disbelief that Big Red will one day be home to Palm's Pre 2? Can't say we blame you, but the evidence is certainly building. Just three months after taking a peek at inside information hinting at the smartphone's arrival on Verizon, along comes an eBay auction for a nondescript P102EWW -- known amongst the FCC hounds as a CDMA Palm Pre 2. After the folks at Pre Central started questioning the seller, the auction was mysteriously yanked, possibly due to worry from the sudden stroke of enlightenment. It's obviously impossible to know if the phone up for sale was indeed an early build meant for America's largest carrier, but the photos capped before the auction was pulled sure are hard to discredit. So, can we just get this out in the open now, or what?

Verizon's Palm Pre 2 shown briefly in pulled eBay auction? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>auctioncdmaebayleakleakedP102EWWpalmpalm pre 2PalmPre2pre 2Pre2verizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwweboswebos 2webos 2.0Webos2Webos2.0Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon's new rebate form shows two Droid 2 Globals, Samsung Continuum, and more]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/29/verizons-new-rebate-form-shows-two-droid-2-globals-samsung-con/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/29/verizons-new-rebate-form-shows-two-droid-2-globals-samsung-con/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/29/verizons-new-rebate-form-shows-two-droid-2-globals-samsung-con/#comments Carrier rebate forms have a fun tendency to reveal unannounced hardware, since they cover several upcoming weeks when they're published -- and Verizon's latest for the month of November is a particularly juicy one. Here's what we've got:
  • There are two SKUs listed for the Droid 2 Global, but only one for the Droid Pro, leading us to wonder whether it'll actually be the Global that's getting a cameraless version.
  • Speaking of Motorola, the WX445 Citrus is in the mix for the first time.
  • The Pre 2 is in the system with a $100 rebate.
  • There are two new SKUs for the Bold 9650, possibly indicating the release of new versions with BlackBerry 6 pre-installed.
  • The LG Cosmos Touch is in here, which we imagine will be a touchscreen successor to the Cosmos.
  • There's a Samsung Zeal listed with a $50 rebate, but we're not sure what it is -- we know that Sammy has a number of Android phones in the pipe for Verizon, and we suppose this could be one of 'em (likely low-end considering it's not a $100 rebate).
  • More interestingly, the Samsung Continuum is in here, suggesting that the November 8 event could be for this dual-screened (and Galaxy S-branded) beast. $100 rebate here.
Of course, November is a time when retailers of all types and sizes bring out new products in time for the holidays, so we're not surprised to see the mother lode here. Who's excited?

Verizon's new rebate form shows two Droid 2 Globals, Samsung Continuum, and more originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcitruscontinuumcosmos touchCosmosTouchdroid 2 globalDroid2Globalexclusivegooglelgmotomotorolapalmpre 2Pre2rebaterebatessamsungverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwx445zealFri, 29 Oct 2010 13:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Palm gets official with webOS 2.0 and Pre 2: hitting France on Friday, Verizon 'in the coming months']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/palm-gets-official-with-webos-2-0-and-pre-2-hitting-france-on-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/palm-gets-official-with-webos-2-0-and-pre-2-hitting-france-on-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/palm-gets-official-with-webos-2-0-and-pre-2-hitting-france-on-f/#comments And just like that, the rumor mill smirks. HP has just come clean with a device that we've been hearing more and more about over the past few weeks, and with it will come the next generation of webOS that we've been hearing about for even longer. The Palm Pre 2 will be the first device to ship with HP webOS 2.0, with the revamped and renamed (presumably to use on more than just Palm smartphones) mobile OS promising "true multitasking," Stacks (for organizing apps) Just Type, HP Synergy (links your email and social networking accounts), Exhibition (enabling users to run apps designed specifically for the Palm Touchstone Charging Dock) and support for Adobe's Flash Player 10.1 Beta. It's also bringing along a new Favorites tagging option, Skype Mobile (on the Verizon version only), text assist, integrated Quickoffice, VPN support, a redesigned launcher and full support for Bluetooth keyboards and SPP peripherals.

As for Pre 2 itself? Little is being revealed at the moment, but we're told to expect a 1GHz CPU, a five megapixel camera (LED flash, extended depth of field, geotagging, and video capture), glass display and a "sleeker, streamlined design" that still combines a touchpanel with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. In other words, it's a faster, slimmer Pre, and some would argue it's what the Pre Plus should've been. At any rate, SFR customers in France will get first dibs on Friday, with Verizon and an undisclosed carrier in Canada scheduled to get it "in the coming months." Oh, and as for US-based developers? They'll be able to purchase unlocked UMTS versions of the Pre 2 (!) in their homeland, though pricing remains elusive.

Update: The Pre 2 portal is now live, showcasing a 3.1-inch 480 x 320 (HVGA) multitouch display, a black enclosure, Exchange support, built-in GPS, ambient light / proximity sensors, an accelerometer, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, 16GB of inbuilt storage space, a battery good for around 5.5 hours of talking and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Gallery: Palm Pre 2 press photos

Gallery: Palm Pre 2 and HP webOS 2.0 press screenshots

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Palm gets official with webOS 2.0 and Pre 2: hitting France on Friday, Verizon 'in the coming months' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewscdmafrancehphp weboshp webos 2.0HpWebosHpWebos2.0PalmPalm prepalm pre 2PalmPrePalmPre2pre 2Pre2SFRsmartphoneverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideovzwweboswebos 2webos 2.0Webos2Webos2.0Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:32:00 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]

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webOS 1.4.5 for Palm Pre Plus on Verizon and AT&T finally arrives originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 01:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attbreaking newsBreakingNewspalmprepre plusPrePlusverizonweboswebos 1.4.5Webos1.4.5Tue, 14 Sep 2010 01:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Right on time: Verizon phasing out Pre Plus, Storm2, Curve 8530, others?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/right-on-time-verizon-phasing-out-pre-plus-storm2-curve-8530/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/right-on-time-verizon-phasing-out-pre-plus-storm2-curve-8530/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/right-on-time-verizon-phasing-out-pre-plus-storm2-curve-8530/#comments Judging from some documents we've received, Big Red is looking to clear out a lot of inventory right about now -- presumably to make room for some upcoming models, some of which we've already heard about through the grapevine. Specifically, the Pre Plus along with the BlackBerry Storm2 and Curve 8530 are apparently marked "Phase Out"; in the case of the Pre Plus, we know Verizon's site has had it marked out of stock for a little while now, while rumors of a Storm3 and Curve 9330 have been floating around for some time. Also on the chopping block are a couple netbooks, a USB modem, and the MiFi, a device we've heard would be replaced with the ZTE-sourced, dual-mode Fivespot in the near future. All makes sense, doesn't it? Follow the break for a second shot.

[Thanks, Wildkat]

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Right on time: Verizon phasing out Pre Plus, Storm2, Curve 8530, others? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8530blackberrycurvecurve 8530Curve8530discontinuedmifimobilenovatelpalmphase outPhaseOutpre plusPrePlusrimstorm 2Storm2verizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwMon, 23 Aug 2010 21:44:00 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!

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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.

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Back in our day, the only "mobile phone" at school was the one that broke off the dorm wall after our roommates got a little too rowdy, but nowadays, a capable, high-power handset is quickly becoming a must-have for students of all ages. Regardless of your budget, your parent's budget, or your little one's budget, we've got options that should help with studying, gaming, music, and maybe even the occasional call home.

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Engadget's back to school guide: Mobile phones originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>201085209650androidappleariaattback to schoolback to school 2010BackToSchoolBackToSchool2010blackberryboldbold 9650Bold9650curve 8520Curve8520droid xDroidXevoevo 4gEvo4ggooglehtcinterceptiphoneiphone 4Iphone4motomotorolanokianuronpalmpixi plusPixiPlusrimsamsungsprintt-mobileverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwebosTue, 17 Aug 2010 14:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Pre Plus out of stock online at Verizon and AT&T -- so what does it mean?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/16/pre-plus-out-of-stock-online-at-verizon-and-atandt-so-what-does/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/16/pre-plus-out-of-stock-online-at-verizon-and-atandt-so-what-does/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/16/pre-plus-out-of-stock-online-at-verizon-and-atandt-so-what-does/#commentsWe can all agree that some fresh product is desperately overdue out of Sunnyvale, so the eternal optimists in us want to believe that the departure of the Pre Plus from Verizon's and AT&T's warehouses right now means that we can expect new goodies soon. Of course, it's entirely possible that the two carriers just happened to run out of phones at the same time and that fresh batches are on their way, so it's too early to say these phones are out for the count; then again, when you consider that Sprint somehow still sells the Centro, anything's possible. For what it's worth, both carriers' stores are still stocking the phones, so if you absolutely must have a Pre Plus right now, you're in luck -- you're just going to have to put on something besides your underwear and leave the house to get it. Sorry!

Pre Plus out of stock online at Verizon and AT&T -- so what does it mean? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attinventoryout of stockOutOfStockpalmpre plusPrePlusverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwMon, 16 Aug 2010 17:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget Podcast 208 - 08.13.2010]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/engadget-podcast-208-08-13-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/engadget-podcast-208-08-13-2010/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/engadget-podcast-208-08-13-2010/#comments It's the Engadget Podcast....to go! Would you like a little Joanna Stern with that? Easy on the Ziegler, buddy - and 86 the Paul, please. All that plus a special toy for kids ten and under that manage to listen all the way to the end.

Update: If you've been unable to download the podcast in iTunes or Zune, it's because we had a naming issue -- it's since been fixed and should download properly once the cache breaks. Sorry for the inconvenience!

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00:01:30 - The Engadget Show - 011: Peter Molyneux, Fable III, Milo, BlackBerry Torch, Windows Phone 7
00:01:40 - BlackBerry Torch review
00:12:48 - Exclusive: Sony Ericsson to introduce Android 3.0 gaming platform and PSP Go-like smartphone
00:18:38 - Microsoft to open mobile games studio, develop and incubate Windows Phone 7 titles
00:24:42 - Exclusive: Upcoming Apple TV loses 1080p playback, gains apps... and will be renamed iTV
00:36:10 - iPod touch coming in a 'few weeks' with dual cameras and Retina Display, suggests John Gruber
00:39:49 - CDMA iPhone in engineering tests, may arrive in January, says John Gruber
00:43:05 - Plastic Logic kills QUE, 'shifts focus' to second-generation ProReader
00:43:56 - Notion Ink Adam delayed, this time investors are to blame (updated!)
01:47:00 - Notion Ink Adam priced at $498, lives up to promise of being below $499
00:50:20 - Dell Streak on sale August 13 for $300 on AT&T contract, $550 without
00:51:14 - Off-contract Dell Streak is still SIM-locked to AT&T, wrongs still being done in the world
00:52:40 - Exclusive: Dell Thunder prototype rumbles into the wild (video)
00:57:05 - Motorola Droid 2 (and R2-D2 edition!) finally official: Android 2.2, Swype, $200 on contract
00:57:50 - Droid 2 R2-D2 edition spied in the wild, ready to repair your X-wing
00:58:30 - Motorola's Droid 2 in the wild, looking as blue as ever
01:04:18 - Motorola's Jha says MOTOBLUR brand will fade from view
01:05:22 - Epic 4G coming August 31st for $249.99 on contract (updated)
01:06:14 - HP CEO Mark Hurd resigns over sexual harassment investigation (updated with liveblog!)
01:07:35 - Former HP CEO Mark Hurd rewarded with a $40m severance after being forced to resign over fraudulent expense reports
01:09:42 - HP tells employees webOS tablet coming Q1 2011
01:11:20 - Pre designer Peter Skillman latest to leave Palm, entire senior staff now in exodus
01:14:56 - Google and Verizon announcing something policy-related at 1:30PM ET -- we're liveblogging right here
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01:17:00 - Google and Verizon's net neutrality proposal explained

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Pre Plus and Pixi Plus free on contract, with free accessories, too originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ATTdealdealsdiscountdiscountsfreeHPPalmpalm pixipalm pixi plusPalm PrePalm Pre PlusPalmPixiPalmPixiPlusPalmPrePalmPrePlusVerizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessSun, 04 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon's FiOS DVR Manager for webOS is out, getting good reviews]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/verizons-fios-dvr-manager-for-webos-is-out-getting-good-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/verizons-fios-dvr-manager-for-webos-is-out-getting-good-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/verizons-fios-dvr-manager-for-webos-is-out-getting-good-review/#comments You might recall that Verizon recently touted expanded device compatibility for its DVR Manager app, a boon for anyone looking to nab the latest episode of Income Property while hundreds of miles away from the homestead (we know, it happens all the time) -- but what Big Red didn't really highlight in its press release was that webOS was one of the platforms now being supported. As with the app's counterparts on other mobile operating systems, the Palm-flavored build lets customers "set parental controls, set bookmarks, browse and search TV programming, view the DVR status to see how much space is left for recording, browse and search VOD listings, and see their lists of scheduled and recorded programs" -- and so far, it's getting well over four stars on a five-star scale since going live in the App Catalog, a good sign for usability. We don't mean to get too hopelessly optimistic, but heck, who knows -- this might even be a good sign for Verizon's continued interest in Palm's (or make that HP's) platform in the long term.

Verizon's FiOS DVR Manager for webOS is out, getting good reviews originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone 4 vs. the smartphone elite: EVO 4G, N8, Pre Plus, and HD2 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon's Pixi Plus drops to free on contract originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mobilepalmpixi plusPixiPlusverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwebosWed, 12 May 2010 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon Palm Pre Plus drops to $30 on contract]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/verizon-palm-pre-plus-drops-to-30-on-contract/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/verizon-palm-pre-plus-drops-to-30-on-contract/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/verizon-palm-pre-plus-drops-to-30-on-contract/#comments Looks like Verizon is having a bit of a blowout on the Palm Pre Plus: it's fallen to just $30 on a two-year contract. That's the same price as Big Red's Pixi Plus and a pretty substantial discount over Sprint and AT&T, both of which will charge you $149 -- and man, AT&T hasn't even started selling the thing yet, so someone's going to look awful silly on launch day. No word on whether this cut-rate pricing will last or whether the Pixi Plus will fall to free, but if you're looking for a cheap way to get in on the future of HP, well, now's your chance.

Verizon Palm Pre Plus drops to $30 on contract originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 May 2010 10:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>palmpalm prepalm pre plusPalmPrePalmPrePlusprepre plusPrePlusprice dropPriceDropverizonMon, 03 May 2010 10:19:00 EST<![CDATA[WebOS 1.4.1.1 now available for Verizon subscribers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/webos-1-4-1-1-now-available-for-verizon-subscribers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/webos-1-4-1-1-now-available-for-verizon-subscribers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/webos-1-4-1-1-now-available-for-verizon-subscribers/#comments Hardly the most exciting Palm news you're gonna hear this week, but the company that still owns itself for the time being has just updated its WebOS software on Verizon to the extremely granular version 1.4.1.1. The helpful changelog informs us there are no new apps, but pinch-zoom now works correctly in Doc and PDF views, a lag in the camera shutter sound has been rectified, and forwarding videos uploaded to YouTube on to your friends via email has also been made to work as it should. The most important fix of all, though, is to a keyboard input issue whereby a single key press would generate a letter twice -- both Pre Central and one of our readers report that this problem appears to have been consigned to the past. Good stuff, now let's see it go global, shall we?

[Thanks, subzero and Sam F.]

WebOS 1.4.1.1 now available for Verizon subscribers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the analysts on our earnings call asked if we had launched when Droid launched, and Droid launched when [we] launched at Verizon, would the story have been opposite? I said I think we have a better product than Droid, and customers would have been happier with it.
It's certainly an interesting thought experiment, but we've always said that the Pre's marketing had a lot to do with its failure on Big Red as well -- and Palm apparently agrees, since it's fired its ad agency and Jon told Fortune that Verizon's changing their ads as well. As for the buyout rumors? Well, obviously Jon didn't say much, but it sounds like he's not too interested -- although that can always change if the right suitor comes to the table . We'll see if Ruby actually manages to turn things around -- we've got some ideas on how to make that happen. Hit the source link for the full interview.

Palm's Jon Rubinstein: 'I think we have a better product than Droid' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>droidfortunejon rubinsteinJonRubinsteinpalmpreverizonwebosFri, 09 Apr 2010 16:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon Mobile Hotspot on webOS devices now free, Pre Plus and Pixi Plus fall to $49.99 and $29.99]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/01/verizon-mobile-hotspot-on-webos-devices-now-free/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/01/verizon-mobile-hotspot-on-webos-devices-now-free/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/01/verizon-mobile-hotspot-on-webos-devices-now-free/#comments Whoa, we didn't see this one coming: Verizon just slashed the cost of its 3G Mobile Hotspot feature for the Pre Plus and Pixi Plus all the way down to $0, effectively giving you a broadband modem for your laptop, iPod touch, and up to three other devices for $60 less per month than you'd pay with a MiFi that accomplishes exactly the same function (and $50 less than any other tether-capable Verizon handset). For some, this alone could be reason enough to take the plunge and become a webOS user, we'd wager. Here's Verizon's official statement on the matter:
"Customers who purchase or upgrade to a Palm Pre and Palm Pixi will get the Mobile Hotspot for free. Existing customers who already have the service will find charges on their next bill will be $0.00."
Add that in to the fact that the Pre Plus is now $49.99 and the Pixi Plus is now $29.99, both with buy-one-get-one-free deals tacked on, and yeah... what do you want to bet there are some wide smiles over in Sunnyvale this morning?

Note: This isn't an April Fool's joke -- try pricing a Pre Plus on Verizon's site and add the Mobile Hotspot feature at checkout.

Verizon Mobile Hotspot on webOS devices now free, Pre Plus and Pixi Plus fall to $49.99 and $29.99 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g mobile hotspot3gMobileHotspothotspotmobile hotspotMobileHotspotpalmpixi plusPixiPluspre plusPrePlusverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwweboswifiThu, 01 Apr 2010 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Palm offering discounted contract-free phones to developers -- too bad they're carrier locked]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/12/palm-offering-discounted-contract-free-phones-to-developers-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/12/palm-offering-discounted-contract-free-phones-to-developers-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/12/palm-offering-discounted-contract-free-phones-to-developers-t/#comments Usually when we hear the phrase "contract-free developer phone" the words "unlocked" and "GSM" follow shortly thereafter, but apparently Palm didn't get the memo -- it just announced discounted hardware prices for its devices, but they're carrier-locked to Verizon and Sprint. Yeah, that's a big sad face out of us -- it's not like Verizon's going to give you a cheaper plan if you show up with a contract-free device. In fact, you might be better off picking up a $79 Pre on a Sprint contract from Amazon and just canceling after a year or so -- the ETF will have been prorated to $120 by then, putting you way ahead of Palm's $439 price tag. So much for that dream -- at least we still have our fantasy of driving to Mexico for an illicit Telcel Pre smuggling run.

Palm offering discounted contract-free phones to developers -- too bad they're carrier locked originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>contract freecontract-freeContractFreedeveloperdeveloper phonesDeveloperPhonespalmpixipixi plusPixiPlusprepre plusPrePlussprintverizonFri, 12 Mar 2010 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[How would you change Palm's Pre Plus and Pixi Plus?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/06/how-would-you-change-palms-pre-and-pixi-plus/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/06/how-would-you-change-palms-pre-and-pixi-plus/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/06/how-would-you-change-palms-pre-and-pixi-plus/#comments We aren't trying to lump these two together or anything, but we figured we'd give those of you who opted for Palm's second set of webOS handsets an opportunity to pool your thoughts in order to make the smartphone landscape an even better place to survey. We personally didn't find too much new to laud on Verizon's Palm-branded twofer compared to the original Pre and Pixi, and those of you who were hoping for all new hardware from the company at CES were undoubtedly let down. Still, there's something to be said about a webOS product on America's "largest 3G network," and frankly, we're interested in hearing how you'd change things. Would you have overhauled things more drastically? Expanded the screen size? Bumped the resolution? Enlarged the keys? Go on and tell Jon exactly what you think in comments below -- who knows, the Pre Plus Plus might just carry your calling card.

How would you change Palm's Pre Plus and Pixi Plus? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cdmaHow would you changeHowWouldYouChangeHWYCpalmpalm pixi pluspalm pre plusPalmPixiPlusPalmPrePluspixipixi plusPixiPlusprepre plusPrePlussmartphoneverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelesswebosSat, 06 Mar 2010 01:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Palm sales 'lower than expected,' revenues to miss targets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/palm-sales-lower-than-expected-revenues-to-miss-targets/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/palm-sales-lower-than-expected-revenues-to-miss-targets/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/palm-sales-lower-than-expected-revenues-to-miss-targets/#comments Ruh-roh. Palm just confirmed what we heard from analysts yesterday: sales aren't going so well. The company's updated its third quarter financial guidance to say that consumer adoption of its products is "taking longer than expected," leading to lowered order volumes from carriers and deferral of some orders to "future periods." That certainly puts that "Chinese New Year" Pre / Pixi work stoppage in a slightly different context, doesn't it? Looking at the new numbers, Palm says it expects non-GAAP Q3 revenue to be about $300m, or about the same it pulled in Q2 before the Pre Plus and Pixi Plus launched on Verizon. That's not a good sign, but we'll see if that kicks someone at Verizon or Palm into realizing they might need a new, less-stupid ad campaign focused on capabilities, not stereotypes.

Palm sales 'lower than expected,' revenues to miss targets originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>financialfinancialspalmpixipixi plusPixiPlusprepre plusPrePlusq3 2010Q32010revenuesstockverizonThu, 25 Feb 2010 09:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Analysts turn sour on Palm stock, cite weak sales on Verizon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/24/analysts-turn-sour-on-palm-stock-cite-weak-sales-on-verizon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/24/analysts-turn-sour-on-palm-stock-cite-weak-sales-on-verizon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/24/analysts-turn-sour-on-palm-stock-cite-weak-sales-on-verizon/#comments It's unclear how the data's being collected, but a handful of analysts have started backing away from Palm this week on some information that the phone's webOS debut on Verizon has proven something less than bombastic at the sales counter. Of course, it's no secret that Verizon has poured less money, time, and energy into its marketing of the Pre Plus and Pixi Plus than Sprint has with the original versions, but Palm and the market analysts following its progress may have been banking on the unspoken "if only this were on Verizon" factor to counteract that a bit. The biggest concern seems to be that Palm's on the cusp of being washed into irrelevancy by a massive Android push, with a couple stock downgrades and price target cuts making their way into the hearts and minds of the market makers. Again, it's not clear exactly where the Verizon sales figures are coming from -- and we'd be remiss in thinking that analysts always (or even usually) know what they're talking about -- but this could be an early sign that the tide is turning. Come on, Palm: more carriers, more hardware, more features.

Analysts turn sour on Palm stock, cite weak sales on Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>palmpixipixi plusPixiPlusprepre plusPrePlusverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwebosWed, 24 Feb 2010 18:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon advertising says Droid is for men, Pre is for women (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/04/verizon-advertising-says-droid-is-for-men-pre-is-for-women-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/04/verizon-advertising-says-droid-is-for-men-pre-is-for-women-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/04/verizon-advertising-says-droid-is-for-men-pre-is-for-women-vid/#comments If you ask us, the Palm Pre Plus pretty much sells itself. So if we were working out a promo campaign for it, we'd just display the competitive pricing front and center and get the hell out of the product's way. But that just wouldn't do for Verizon. After all the machismo it attached to the Droid, the wireless provider is back with a set of ads for the Pre Plus targeted at the modern lady. We're not told why two slabs of plastic and silicon with comparable sliding keyboards and similar internals must be compartmentalized by gender, but we don't really care. The new ads are crazy enough in themselves, so just go see 'em after the break.

Continue reading Verizon advertising says Droid is for men, Pre is for women (video)

Verizon advertising says Droid is for men, Pre is for women (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adadvertadvertisinggenderpalmpalm prepalm pre plusPalmPrePalmPrePlussmartphonesmartphonesverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideoweboswomenThu, 04 Feb 2010 08:11:00 EST<![CDATA[WebOS homebrew MyTether app updated, brings WiFi hotspots to Verizon Palms w/o the extra subscription]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/webos-homebrew-mytether-app-updated-brings-wifi-hotspots-to-ver/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/webos-homebrew-mytether-app-updated-brings-wifi-hotspots-to-ver/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/webos-homebrew-mytether-app-updated-brings-wifi-hotspots-to-ver/#comments Since the last time we mentioned it, the MyTether app for WebOS phones has gone up in price from a requested $10 donation to $14.95, but that's still considerably cheaper than Verizon's $40 per month Mobile Hotspot plan. We're still leery about what usage/overusage could mean for your contract & bill, but a new beta version has been posted that officially supports the Pre Plus and according to the developer "makes use of the API calls behind MHS" to let it work more smoothly. Even with the Pre's openness to hackery we had some issues getting the beta installer to operate on our Windows 7 machine but once it was installed it worked as promised, giving comparable speeds to a dedicated EV-DO card on the same network. Other new features include automatic tracking of data usage and the ability to manage connected devices directly on the app. Other than some compatibility issues with WebOS updates there hasn't seemed to be any blowback from Sprint or Palm on this app so far, we'll see if Verizon has any issues with its premium priced turf being encroached upon.

Gallery: MyTether beta

WebOS homebrew MyTether app updated, brings WiFi hotspots to Verizon Palms w/o the extra subscription originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Palm Pre Plus MMS and GPS issues crop up, webOS update can't come soon enough originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>agpsbuggpsissuemmsmobilepalmpre plusPrePlusproblemverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvz navigatorVzNavigatorvzwwifiMon, 01 Feb 2010 20:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus now on Verizon's site]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/palm-pre-plus-and-pixi-plus-now-on-verizons-site/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/palm-pre-plus-and-pixi-plus-now-on-verizons-site/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/25/palm-pre-plus-and-pixi-plus-now-on-verizons-site/#comments Congrats, Palm, you're now officially on a second US carrier. Yep, the Pre Plus and Pixi Plus are now up for sale on Verizon's website -- you've read the review, are you taking the plunge?

Update: Just noticed that the limited time, buy one get one offer that promised a free Palm Pixi Plus with your purchase of a Pre Plus isn't active -- it's only being offered along side the Pixi Plus. But let's give VZW a few hours to get their system up and running before burning down the village.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus now on Verizon's site originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>for saleForSalepalmpixipixi plusPixiPlusplusprepre plusPrePlusverizonMon, 25 Jan 2010 00:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Palm's Pre Plus and Pixi Plus slipping into Best Buy locales everywhere]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/palms-pre-plus-and-pixi-plus-slipping-into-best-buy-locales-eve/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/palms-pre-plus-and-pixi-plus-slipping-into-best-buy-locales-eve/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/palms-pre-plus-and-pixi-plus-slipping-into-best-buy-locales-eve/#comments Officially speaking, the Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus still have a weekend ahead of 'em before they can be sold, but if you know the right person in your local Best Buy, you could very well be playing with one hours before your contemporaries. An anonymous tipster beamed over the image you see above via our handy iPhone app, noting that both of Palm's first entries onto Verizon's network were in stock. Granted, neither are for sale per se, but what's stopping you from moseying on down and giving it a shot? Nothing, that's what.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

Palm's Pre Plus and Pixi Plus slipping into Best Buy locales everywhere originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>availablebest buyBestBuyleakon saleOnSalepalmpalm pixi pluspalm pre plusPalmPixiPlusPalmPrePluspixipixi plusPixiPlusprepre plusPrePlusshippingsmartphoneverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelesswebosFri, 22 Jan 2010 17:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon prices Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus -- offers a free Pixi Plus for limited time]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/verizon-prices-palm-pre-plus-and-pixi-plus-offers-a-free-pixi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/verizon-prices-palm-pre-plus-and-pixi-plus-offers-a-free-pixi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/verizon-prices-palm-pre-plus-and-pixi-plus-offers-a-free-pixi/#comments In case you missed it in our review, Palm has gone and spilled its Verizon pricing info on its official blog. The Pre Plus is hitting shelves at a cent under $150, closely followed by the Pixi Plus at $99.99 -- both after $100 mail-in rebate and on two-year commitments. Available to buy from this coming Monday, the new handsets are also incentivized with a free Pixi Plus coming with every purchase -- a limited offer running until February 14. That's after yet another mail-in rebate, meaning you'll probably be shelling out a cool $450 to get your webOS fix on Verizon, but we can't argue with the final tally after all the paperwork has been done, filed, triple-checked, lost, recovered, and your money's finally reimbursed.

Verizon prices Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus -- offers a free Pixi Plus for limited time originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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