Ring in the new year (literally) with Palm

This year, how about a few new year's resolutions you can actually keep beyond January 2 (with a little help from your smartphone)? Throughout the past year, the Palm Blog has gathered facts and tricks, tips and news that can help you turn over a new leaf in 2009. Here are a few to choose from as your resolution for 2009:

“Should old acquaintance be 4gt?”
Not! Just make a point to MMS your closest (but maybe your farthest) friends -- but not while driving. Recall that starting the first of the year, texting while driving is illegal in California (and other states), as is emailing!

“I’ll lose that holiday weight and keep it off”
Easier said then done. But, with diet and exercise applications found at Freeware Palm, the Palm Online Store and many Palm community sites, you'll be healthier and happier in no time. It's like having a personal trainer in your pocket.

“I'll make more time for myself”
Yes, please. Save time by setting shortcuts on your phone and keeping personal time…ahem…personal. (Do I have to spell it out for you? Put a lid on emailing from the bathroom.)

“Give back to those in need”
Your first do-good deed of 2009? Donate your tucked-in-the-back-of-a-drawer phone to a charity of your choice through Flipswap and feel better knowing someone is well-connected because of you!

“Etiquette is next to godliness”
Keep your ringtones to a low roar and try not to check your text messages during the first date. Take the quiz here to see what else you might need to work on in 2009. But feel free to turn up the volume when the midnight countdown begins, as long as it’s something snappy like “Auld Lang Syne” from Myxer. Or if you're in a particularly Palm mood this New Year's Eve, consider this special “Happy New-ness Year” ringtone from everyone at Palm.

Sara C.
Edelman for Palm