• Palm Pre WebOS Update Details Emerge

    Palm Pre WebOS Update Details Emerge

    Techtree News Staff, Feb 26, 2010 1811 hrs IST

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Engadget has come across a full change-log for the Palm Pre and Palm Pixi WebOS version 1.4 update that it is set to receive today.

Apart from the usual bug fixes, it has added new features that include some long awaited ones. This includes stuff like video capturing and editing, sending videos over MMS, and full support for Adobe Flash 10.

Popular social media blog Mashable has complied a list of the major changes that you would come across of you happen to own a Palm Pre.

Here we go:
  • Phonebook Transfer (import & export)
  • Adds Video Capture capability & edit
  • Calendar Enhancements
  • Messaging Enhancements
  • Improved Performance (Phone & CAL)
  • Email Enhancements
  • Notification Enhancements
  • Adds Adobe Flash 10.0 (Pre Only)
  • Time Zone bug fixed
  • Network time sync bug fixed to reflect accurate Network time
  • Bluetooth car-kit transition to device corrected
  • No EV icon bug fixed (random)
  • Random browser formatting bugs fixed
  • Fixed bug that incorrectly displayed Sprint when actually was Digital Roaming
  • Missing Contact issue specifically with swap down to 1.2.9.1 or less

The new update is set to be released later today on the Sprint network. The update is OTA (Over the Air) in nature and most users will get a prompt asking you if you wish to update.

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(5) Comments
David
,Austin, on Mar 02, 2010 05:39 AM
Has anyone experienced a worsening of touchstone charging after install of WebOS 1.4???
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Tony
,Orlando, on Mar 01, 2010 11:41 PM
love the update, but the ONLY thing thats missing is an option to use the camera light while video recording. They sooo shouldve but a button on the screen to enable it. Otherwise, the update is great
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Dawn
,Washougal, on Feb 27, 2010 09:43 PM
LOVE UPDATE! Phone is zippyer, love the icon display as it opens new cards, video cam/editing is awesome. LOVE that I can edit system alert sounds for messages and indicator light for missed calls/alerts!! GREAT!!!
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Bob Blyth
,Idaho Falls, on Feb 26, 2010 06:56 PM
Will the upgrade allow users to change documents on the phone?
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Dan T.
,Albany NY, on Feb 26, 2010 06:42 PM
Battery performance improved???
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