Palm 2006 SmartPhone Articles

Palm Results Pushed Down by Treo 750 Delays 12/19/2006

As the company had warned a few weeks ago, Palm Inc.'s profits and revenues for its most recent financial quarter were not as high as origin

Palm and Orange France Announce Treo 680 12/19/2006

When it was first introduced, the Treo 680 was touted by Palm as a global device, and some recent announcements have proved that fact.

Palm VP Promises Treo 700p Update 12/15/2006

One of Palm's vice presidents has promised a software patch to fix some user's problems with the Treo 700p.

Head-to-Head Review of Navigation Software for Palm OS 12/13/2006

As many people get ready to travel during this holiday season, Brighthand forum moderator Magellan has a review comparing three Palm OS appl

Mobile Tech News -- Treo 680 Battery, Astraware and Symbian, and New Palm VP 12/13/2006

Extended Battery Available for Treo 680 Astraware Planning Games for Symbian Smartphones Palm Names Senior Vice President, Marketing

Palm Kicks Off Worldwide Marketing Campaign 12/11/2006

Palm, Inc. today launched a $25 million worldwide marketing campaign to generate mainstream awareness of its Treo line of smartphones.

Back to the Future with Palm 12/7/2006

In his latest editorial, Ed Hardy asks, "Now that Palm, Inc. is essentially back to the same point it was in 2003, what's going to happen ne

Palm Will Continue to Use Palm OS Garnet for the Foreseeable Future 12/7/2006

Palm, Inc. has just announced an agreement with Access that will allow it to keep using Palm OS Garnet in its handhelds and smartphones for

Palm Committed to Windows Vista Support 12/4/2006

Palm, Inc. is close to releasing a new version of its PC synchronization software that will be compatible with Microsoft's new operating sys

Treo 750 Delay Causes Financial Shortfall for Palm 11/27/2006

Palm, Inc. has just said that it isn't taking in as much money this quarter as it has previously expected, a shortfall the company is blamin

Mobile Tech News -- Palm 48 Hour Sale, Spb UniThemes, Rugged Treo Case 11/24/2006

Palm Holding 48 Hour Handheld Sale Spb Software House Releases Spb UniThemes 2.0 OtterBox Now Offering Rugged Case for Treos

Palm Releases Sprint Treo 700wx SMS Patch 11/23/2006

Palm, Inc. has posted on its support web site a software patch that fixes a serious bug in one of its latest smartphones.

Mobile Tech News -- Palm Music Creation App, eXtreme Agenda, TeleNav Enhanced, and More 11/22/2006

miniMusic Introduces New Palm OS Music Creation Application eXtreme Agenda for WM Smartphone Updated Cingular Wireless Now Offering Enha

Palm Treo 680 First Impressions Review 11/22/2006

Brighthand's Antoine Wright has spent several days with the newest Treo, and is ready to share his first impressions of this Palm OS-based s

Palm CEO Not Worried About iPhone Rumors 11/21/2006

Despite all the rumors Apple, Inc. is going to introduce a a combination phone and iPod in the near future, Palm's CEO isn't worried because

Palm's Mysterious Third Product Category Still in Development 11/16/2006

According to Palm's CEO, this company hasn't dropped its plans to release a new class of devices created by Jeff Hawkins, Palm's co-founder.

New Rumors of a Palm Buy Out 11/14/2006

Palm, Inc.'s share price jumped on Monday on a new round of rumors that it is going to be acquired by some company.

The End of the Palm Pays Back Program 11/12/2006

Palm, Inc. is shutting down its "buyers reward" program in the next few months.

Symbol Giving Up Its Palm OS License 11/11/2006

Symbol Technologies is discontinuing its line of Palm OS-based industrial and commercial handhelds. It will continue to make similar devices

Janam Licenses the Palm OS, Unveils Two New Handhelds 11/8/2006

Janam Technologies LLC, a company that makes rugged mobile computers that scan barcodes, has licensed the Palm OS for the next five years.

Palm Responds to NTP's Patent Infringement Lawsuit 11/7/2006

Palm, Inc. has released a statement responding to the patent infringement lawsuit filed yesterday afternoon by NTP.

NTP Files Patent Lawsuit Against Palm 11/6/2006

NTP has just filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Palm, Inc. This alleges that Palm is infringing on patents related to wireless emai

StyleTap 1.0 Palm OS Emulator for Windows Mobile Released 11/2/2006

An application that allows users to run thousands of programs originally written for the Palm OS on a Pocket PC has finally come out of beta

Palm Releases Fairly Significant Update for Verizon Treo 650 10/24/2006

Verizon Wireless has introduced a fairly significant update to its version of the Palm Treo 650.

A First Look at the Palm Treo 680 10/13/2006

After getting some hands-on time with Palm's latest smartphone, the Treo 680, Brian Beeler brings us his impressions, along with numerous pi

Palm Officially Announces the Next Palm OS Treo 10/12/2006

The DigitalLife conference is going on now in New York, and Palm, Inc. has just held a press conference to announce the Treo 680.

PalmSource Changing Its Name 10/12/2006

Today, PalmSource has announced that it has started the process of changing its name to "Access," and launched a new web site.

Palm Announcing New Treo Oct. 12 10/10/2006

Today, Palm, Inc sent out a press release indicating that it will take the wraps off a new smartphone later this week.

iambic Launches YourCall Contact Manager for Palm OS 10/3/2006

iambic has just introduced YourCall, a new application for Palm OS users designed to make tracking the significant developments in phone cal

Get Ready for New Palm Handhelds 10/3/2006

In his latest editorial, Ed Hardy goes out on a limb to predict that Palm, Inc. will soon come out with new handhelds.

SlingPlayer Mobile May Soon Be Coming to the Palm OS 10/1/2006

Although users of Palm OS devices haven't been able to view video streamed from Slingboxes, there's strong evidence that this is about to ch

Palm GPS Navigator Smartphone Edition Review 9/29/2006

Antoine Wright tests out the latest navigational guide for Palm's smartphones and handhelds, and brings us this review.

Palm Treo 680 and Treo 750 Images on Cingular Revealed 9/23/2006

The web site of Palm's affiliated software store has posted pictures of the Palm Treo 680 and the Palm Treo 750 with Cingular branding.

Thoughts on the Palm Financial Results Call 9/22/2006

Antoine Wright shares his notes and observations of Palm most recent FY report and conference call.

Palm Stock Up on Acquisition Rumors 9/21/2006

Palm Inc.'s stock price jumped up over 4 percent yesterday after an analyst indicated that he thinks this company might be up for sale.

Palm Reaching Out to Developers of All Kinds 9/13/2006

Palm has just unveiled the Palm Developer Network, which was created to help Palm OS and Pocket PC developers create software and accessorie

Palm Treo 750v Formally Announced 9/12/2006

After months of hints, rumors, and leaks, Palm has officially announced its latest smartphone, the Treo 750v.

Palm Treo 700wx First Impressions Review 9/7/2006

Sprint PCS has recently launched its first Windows Mobile Treo, and Ed Hardy brings us his thoughts after using this smartphone for a short

Palm Warns Quarterly Revenue Won't Meet Expectations 9/7/2006

Palm, Inc. has warned investors that revenue during its most recent financial quarter won't meet its previous hopes.

Palm Formally Announces Treo 700wx 9/3/2006

Palm has officially announced the Treo 700wx, a Windows Mobile smartphone that is available exclusively from Sprint PCS in the United States

BlackBerry Connect for Palm OS Treos Finally Available in the U.S. (Updated) 8/30/2006

Almost three years after it was originally announced, the BlackBerry Connect client for the Palm OS is finally available on some Treo smartp

Mobile Tech News -- Palm OS VoIP, Earthcomber On-demand, Iambic Games, and More 8/29/2006

Hampton Software Releases Palm OS VoIP Client Earthcomber Adds On-demand Maps and Data Six New Games from Iambic SlingPlayer Mobile TV

New Details Emerge on the Palm OS Replacement 8/21/2006

A report from PalmSource's mini developers conference brings some new information on how work is progressing on the replacement for the Palm

PalmSource Launches Access Developer Network 8/14/2006

PalmSource has announced a collection of tools designed to help develop and market applications for the next generation of the Palm OS.

Palm Treo Gets Cameo in Snakes on a Plane 8/11/2006

In the upcoming thriller Snakes on a Plane, Palm's Treo 650 makes a small but pivotal appearance. Palm has done well to getting Hollywood to

New Images of the Palm Treo ''Nitro'' 8/10/2006

For those who just can't get enough of the Treo Nitro, a couple of new pictures of this upcoming smartphone have appeared.

Mobile Tech News -- Software Sale, New Palm OS and Windows Mobile Software, and More 8/9/2006

Brighhand Two-Week Summer Software Sale RightMenu Released for Windows Mobile BlackBorder Introduced for Some Palm OS Devices SCOTTEVES

New Information on Upcoming Palm OS Treo 8/7/2006

A Chinese web site has published several pictures of what is supposed to be one of Palm, Inc.'s next smartphones.

Access Has Big Goals for the Palm OS 8/3/2006

In a recent interview, one of the co-founders of Access said his company intends to make the Palm OS a major player in the world smartphone

PalmSource Misses Deadlines; Palm's Use of Next-Generation Palm OS in Doubt 7/29/2006

The failure of PalmSource and Access to meet contract obligations may result in the termination of Palm Inc's involvement in the development

PalmSource Developer Day Announced 7/27/2006

Although it won't hold a full developer's conference this year, PalmSource is planning to have a mini-conference for developers next month.

Palm Commits to Adding Wi-Fi to Future Treos 7/21/2006

Palm's CEO has just announced that Wi-Fi to short-range wireless networking will be built into upcoming Treo models.

Palm, Vodafone Pre-announce GSM Windows Mobile Treo 7/13/2006

It can't exactly be called an official announcement, but Palm and Vodafone have given the first indication that a Windows Mobile-based Treo

Palm LifeDrive Still in Production 7/10/2006

According to a statement from a Palm executive, there is no truth to the rumor that Palm has ended production of one of its high-end devices

Palm's LifeDrive May Be Out of Production * UPDATED * 7/10/2006

While a rumor indicates that Palm has stopped production of its LifeDrive Mobile Manager, it's possible that many people are jumping to the

BlackBerry Connect Service Coming to U.S. Palms This Month 7/5/2006

A Palm version of RIM's BlackBerry push email service is expected to debut in the U.S. in next few weeks.

Palm Announces Very Profitable Quarter and Year 6/29/2006

Palm, Inc. has released the results of its most recent financial quarter, and it has also just finished up its financial year. Mostly due to

Palm, Xerox Finally Settle Graffiti Lawsuit 6/28/2006

Palm, Inc. has just announced that it has settled a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Xerox Corp. nine years ago. * UPDATED *

Is PalmSource Doomed? 6/15/2006

In this editorial, Brighthand's Editor-in-Chief takes a hard look at whether the Palm OS has a future.

Palm Treo 700p Review 6/13/2006

Brighthand's chief reviewer, Adama D. Brown, brings us his hands-on review of Palm's latest smartphone, the Treo 700p.

Palm 10th Anniversary Contest Winners 5/23/2006

The Brighthand Palm 10th Anniversary LifeDrive Giveaway contest has come to a close, and the votes are in our contest winners!

First Thoughts - Palm Treo 700p 5/22/2006

Brighthand's Adama D. Brown got his hands on Palm's newest release, the much-anticipated Palm Treo 700p, and brings us this preview.

Palm Unveils the Treo 700p 5/15/2006

Palm, Inc. has just taken the wraps off its latest Palm OS smartphone, the Treo 700p Long time Treo users will be happy to hear that this de

Brighthand.com Palm 10th Anniversary Contest Voting Begins 5/12/2006

We asked people how a Palm device has saved them at some point over the past ten years. We were amazed by the number of responses but have

Mobile Tech News - Star Trek Is Coming, Treos in the Field, Palm Presentations in May, and More 5/9/2006

Star Trek Windows Mobile Smartphone Makes Its Way West Treos Getting More Work In the Field Palm Executive Management to Present at

No New Palm Handhelds This Season 5/8/2006

According to a market-research company, Palm, Inc. isn't going to release any new traditional handhelds for several months.

How to Import Data in Palm's Expense Application to a Mac OS X Computer 4/30/2006

Those using a Mac OS computer might have given up on the standard Expense application that comes with most Palm OS computers. Fortunately, t

Palm Explains Why the Treo 700w Email Update Was Pulled 4/25/2006

Palm has revealed the reason why it removed a recent software update for the Treo 700w from its web site.

Treo 700w Updater Pulled from Palm Web Site (Updated) 4/24/2006

Last week, a software update was released that allowed Microsoft Exchange servers to push email to the Treo 700w. This application has since

Skype Comes to Palm OS Treos 4/12/2006

A company called EQO Communications has introduced an application that lets some of the latest Treo models use the Skype service to make voi

Mobile Tech News - Dell UMPCs, Improved displays, Blackberry Connect for Palm 4/12/2006

Reports: Dell planning to market UMPC NEC claims new displays brighter, vivid in sunlight Blackberry Connect for Palm actually in use Pri

Brighthand Palm 10th Anniversary Contest -- Win a Free Palm LifeDrive 4/6/2006

Palm has turned 10, and to celebrate they've asked Brighthand to help giveaway a LifeDrive. One catch, you need a good story from the past

Mobile Tech News - CNET's worst gadgets, Palm patents dual-mode screens, HTC Hermes 4/4/2006

CNET names "worst tech of 2006 (so far)" Palm Inc. patents dual-mode color/monochrome screens Details of HTC Hermes on T-Mobile Europe

What Does Palm Have on Its Plate for this Spring? (Updated) 4/4/2006

Palm, Inc. typically introduces new devices in the springtime, so rumors and speculation are flying as people try to figure out what handhel

Possible Confirmation of Non-PalmSource Palm OS 3/30/2006

A web site claims to have definitive proof that Palm, Inc. is developing its own Linux-based operating system, separate from the one being c

The Latest on Palm's Upcoming Low-Cost Treo 3/28/2006

According to rumor, Palm is supposedly preparing a smartphone that, at its launch, will cost significantly less than previous Treos have.

Palm, Inc. Celebrates Its Tenth Birthday 3/28/2006

It was 10 years ago that Palm, Inc. released its first handheld computers. Since then, the company has gone through good times and bad, and

Palm Still Planning Three New Treos This Year 3/24/2006

During a conference call yesterday, Palm's president and CEO confirmed that his company still expects to release three new smartphones this

Palm Exec Refers Again to a Mysterious Third Product Category 3/24/2006

Jeff Hawkins continues to drop hints about his company's plans to introduce a new type of mobile device that's neither a handheld nor a smar

Palm Has Great Quarter, Promises Treo 700w Update, BlackBerry Support 3/23/2006

Palm had another great quarter, thanks almost entirely to the Treo family which accounted for 75% of Palm's revenue. Palm also talked up the

Treo Smartphones Push Palm Profits, Revenues Up (Updated) 3/23/2006

During its most recent financial quarter, success in the smartphone realm significantly increased both Palm, Inc.'s revenues and its profits

Palm, Inc. Must Commit to Palm OS for Linux 3/23/2006

In this editorial, Brighthand's Editor-in-Chief explains why he thinks it is critically important for Palm, Inc. to switch to the upcoming v

Palm Treo Smartphones Increase Monster Mobility 3/23/2006

Treo smartphones are keeping employees of one of the largest career and recruitment resources, Monster.com, connected nationwide.

PDA News - Gartner says Origami "unlikely to succeed," Palm stock split, Apple iPhone? 3/19/2006

Gartner: UMPCs not practical, unlikely to sell Palm stock split goes through Analysts: Apple working on iPod phone Samsung: UMPC to d

Palm's LifeDrive Gets Another Price Cut 3/17/2006

For the second time in just a couple of months, Palm, Inc. has cut the price of its flagship handheld.

Palm Introduces Wi-Fi Security Update for the TX 3/17/2006

Palm is now offering a wireless security update for its the TX. This lets this handheld connect to networks protected by 802.1x-based securi

Palm Carries Out Stock Split 3/15/2006

In February, Palm, Inc. announced a 2-for-1 split of its common stock. This took place before trading started this morning.

Palm OS Interface to be Redesigned for Smartphones 3/10/2006

PalmSource says that the next version of the Palm OS might not have the same look and feel as previous ones.

Palm Updates Cingular Treo 650 3/8/2006

Palm, Inc. has released a ROM update for the Cingular version of the Treo 650 smartphone. It includes a number of enhancements.

PDA News - Access platform pictures, RIM and NTP dig in, Palm Bluetooth headphones 2/26/2006

Pictures of upcoming Access Linux Platform? RIM and NTP dig in; chances of deal "slim" Bluetooth audio support for Palm OS Altoids USB ch

Images of the First Linux-Based Palm OS Appear 2/23/2006

After PalmSource revealed some additional details on the next version of the Palm OS last week, this company gave some demonstrations of thi

Pocket Tunes Music Player for Palm 2/15/2006

This morning I got to work, and realized I forgot my iPod at home. I was bummed until I realized I had some songs on my Tungsten T2 (my wor

ACCESS and PalmSource Announce the ACCESS Linux Platform 2/14/2006

ACCESS Co., Ltd., and its wholly owned subsidiary, PalmSource, Inc., today announced the ACCESS Linux Platform (ALP), the latest evolution o

PDA News - HP splits divisions, Palm splits stock, Access details platform plans 2/14/2006

HP splits handheld, laptop divisions Palm initiates 2 for 1 stock split Access details plans for future platform Rogers to deploy HSDPA

Palm Planning 2-for-1 Stock Split 2/14/2006

Palm, Inc.'s board of directors has approved a 2-for-1 split of its common stock.

Palm Certifies mVox MV900 Portable Bluetooth and USB Speakerphone for Treo 700W and Treo 650 Smartphones 2/13/2006

Palm and Microsoft Team to Bring Healthcare Solutions to Palm Treo 700w 2/13/2006

Palm Treo 700w Review 2/6/2006

Good gadget or evil impostor? Palm's newest smartphone, the Treo 700w, sparked fervent partisanship before it was even out, but now we have

Run Palm OS Applications on the Treo 700w 2/6/2006

The latest version of StyleTap lets users run thousands of programs originally written for the Palm OS on the Windows Mobile-based Treo 700w

Palm Treo 700p Surfaces (pics) 2/3/2006

Not that it's any surprise, but now we know for sure that the "w" at the end of the Treo 700w was indeed to differentiate it from the Treo 7

Palm Should Not Be a Sellout 2/3/2006

Despite what one of Palm's shareholders thinks, there's no reason to consider selling the company, and doing so would be a serious mistake.

Palm to be Bought by Apple? 2/2/2006

Wall Street reporters are having a field day with a letter written by major Palm shareholder, Mark Nelson, calling for the sale of Palm to a

PhatWare Announces CalliGrapher 8.2 for Palm Treo 700w Smartphone 2/2/2006

PhatWare's handwriting recognition software for Windows Mobile-based devices is now optimized for use on models with square screens.

Rumor: Palm Treo 700p to be Released in April on Verizon 2/1/2006

Caris & Company is again high on Palm the stock and full of insight on the products they offer. They issued a report last November that deta

Mark/Space to Release Universal Application Update to The Missing Sync for Palm OS 2/1/2006

The Missing Sync for Palm OS will be updated to support new Intel-based Macs.

Avvenu Remote Access Service Supports New Palm Treo 700w 1/31/2006

The Avvenu service gives users fast access over the Internet to their documents, folders, and photos directly from their Treo 700w smartphon

Universal Wireless Keyboard Now Supports Palm TX 1/26/2006

One of Palm's latest handhelds now can use one of this company's most important peripherals.

Palm Updates Sprint Treo 650 1/25/2006

Palm, Inc. has released a ROM update for the Sprint PCS version of the Treo 650 smartphone. It includes a number of enhancements.

Palm Launches the Treo 650 Smartphone in Colombia through Comcel 1/24/2006

The Treo 650 is now available through Comcel, a leading cellular operator in Colombia.

First Thoughts - Palm Treo 700w 1/20/2006

To some, a holy grail; to others, an unspeakable monster. The Palm Treo 700w is nothing if not excitement inducing. Now we've got one in han

Palm Updater 1.2 Released For Unlocked Treo 650 1/19/2006

Palm has released another update for their Treo 650 line. They deserve a good deal of credit for continually improving the platform, this ra

Palm Hires Ronald R. Rhodes as SVP of Global Operations 1/18/2006

Palm, Inc. has hired a new senior vice president of global operations.

Brighthand's First Impressions of the Palm Treo 700w 1/18/2006

Ed Hardy has only had Palm's latest smartphone for a few days, but that's enough time to learn that most of the criticism of this device is

ShadowPlan for Palm OS Review 1/14/2006

There are many people, myself included, that have so much going on, it is hard to keep everything straight. I am not just talking about rem

PDA News - Loox rumors, SDIO video-out, Palm rumors & price cuts. 1/13/2006

Reports: Loox phone details, new handhelds Video out card for SDIO slots? Palm Lifedrive 2 rumor probably false; Palm cuts Lifedrive retai

Palm Cuts LifeDrive's Price 1/13/2006

Today, for the first time, Palm cut the price for its premier handheld by 10 percent.

Palm Treo 650 and Treo TripKit Winners 1/12/2006

First off, thanks to everyone who submitted stories for these contests, the entries were great. And thanks to everyone who participated in t

Palm Offers Plenty of Treo 700w Accessories 1/5/2006

A Bluetooth headset and a Wi-Fi card are among the peripherals Palm is offering for its latest smartphone.

Palm Treo 700w Available Now 1/5/2006

Verizon Wireless has just started offering Palm's first Windows Mobile smartphone.

Garmin Offering New GPS Add-on for Palms 1/3/2006

Garmin has introduced a new GPS navigation system for Bluetooth-enabled Palm OS devices.

Garmin Announces Its Latest Palm OS Handheld (Updated) 1/3/2006

Garmin has taken the wraps off the iQue 3000, the most recent addition to its line of Palm-powered handhelds with integrated GPS receivers.

MobiTV Hits the Palm TX 1/1/2006

Popular streaming video service MobiTV now supports the Palm TX. MobiTV already works with Treo handhelds, but this latest effort is the fir