Majority of Smartphone Users Upset with Service, Survey Finds

By Jamison Cush | 3/3/2010

More than half of smartphone users are disappointed with the performance of their devices, citing issues with streaming media, web browsers, and social networking apps, according to a new survey.

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webOS 1.4 Now Available for Verizon's Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus

By Ed Hardy | 2/28/2010

Shortly after a significant system software upgrade was released for Sprint's versions of Palm's latest smartphones, Verizon's webOS-based models have received it, too. webOS 1.4 brings the ability to record video, as well as a number of other enhancements.

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Sprint's Palm Pre and Pixi Get webOS 1.4, but Verizon Users Still Waiting

By Ed Hardy | 2/27/2010

A much-anticipated system software upgrade for Palm's latest smartphones has been released, bringing a number of enhancements, most notably support for video recording. And an Adobe Flash Player for the Pre will be released soon.

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Hoping to Spur Sales, Sprint Lowers the Palm Pixi to $50

By Ed Hardy | 2/26/2010

Sprint has cut the price of the Palm Pixi in half. This is clearly an attempt at bolstering sales of this entry-level smartphone, which have been lackluster, despite genrally positive reviews from experts and users.

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Palm's webOS 1.4 Upgrade Could Debut Today

By Ed Hardy | 2/26/2010

Users of Palm's webOS-based smartphones may get the long-awaited webOS 1.4 upgrade today, or its release may have been pushed back. This will bring support for video recording to the Palm Pre and Palm Pixi, and bring Adobe Flash support a big step closer.

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Palm Admits the webOS Isn't Catching on as Fast as it Hoped

By Ed Hardy | 2/25/2010

Palm, Inc. warned investors today that it isn't bringing in as much revenue from sales of its smartphones as it had originally forecast. The company's new webOS is facing tough competition from rivals like the Android OS and Apple's iPhone.

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Palm's webOS 1.4 Update Expected this Week

By Ed Hardy | 2/22/2010

A system software upgrade for Palm's recent smartphones will supposedly be released on Thursday, or this weekend at the latest. Among its enhancements will be support for the Adobe Flash player that will be introduced soon, as well as the ability to record video.

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T-Mobile Reportedly Prepping Its First Palm webOS Smartphone

By Ed Hardy | 2/19/2010

Both Sprint and Verizon offer smartphones running Palm's webOS, AT&T has promised to release a pair soon, and now there's an unconfirmed report that T-Mobile USA will be joining this group. Its first model will supposedly be Pixi-like.

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Verizon's Palm Pixi Plus Now Selling for $80

By Ed Hardy | 2/18/2010

Verizon has dropped the price it is charging for the new Palm Pixi Plus by 20%. This webOS smartphone is small and light but still powerful, offing a very robust web browser, built-in keyboard, 3G, Wi-Fi, and much more.

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Palm Pre Could Be Coming to AT&T in Mid-May

By Ed Hardy | 2/12/2010

The FCC has approved a device that evidence suggests could be AT&T's version of the Palm Pre. This wireless carrier has committed to offering two webOS models this year, and the first of these could be coming this spring.

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RIM Still Dominates U.S. Smartphone Market, but Google and Apple Gaining

By Jamison Cush | 2/11/2010

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion had the most popular smartphone platform in the U.S. in December 2009. However, RIM's share declined 1% from September, giving ground to Apple and Google, which both saw significant gains.

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Palm's webOS 1.4 Could Debut Next Week Bringing Adobe Flash Support

By Ed Hardy | 2/10/2010

webOS 1.4 will reportedly be released next Monday, bringing some new features to Palm's latest smartphones. Among its enhancements will be support for the Adobe Flash player that will be released soon -- possibly at the same time.

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