Palm Pre to get WebOS 1.3.5 Update

Palm Pre to get WebOS 1.3.5 Update

Techtree Test Labs, Dec 28, 2009 1805 hrs IST

Removes the App Storage limit, enhances battery life in low cell coverage areas

Sprint support website shows release of new webOS 1.3.5 build 194 for Palm Pre mobile phones. Dated for today, this update brings few fixes for Palm's beloved Pre handset. Most important and joyful feature this update brings is removing the App Storage limit. Other fixes also come along and this update can be downloaded over the network later today.

Palm's Pre smartphone users will see a moment for celebration as the webOS 1.3.5 update removes the App storage limit on the phone and also improves battery life of the phone. The complete list of fixes listed at Sprint support site is given below.

This update includes enhancements to the following:
- Improvement in battery life optimization when in marginal coverage areas.
- QCELP capability fix to allow play and audio of video sent via MMS.
- Launch Google Maps or Sprint Nav when tapping an address from contacts.
- Minimized package of MR size through binary difference. Customers can now download over 2G connections if necessary.

As of now, Palm Pre support page for Sprint subscribers doesn't mention of this update yet. So, if you don't get an update immediately, check later today.