“Pre” and “business” just got a lot friendlier! Today we released Palm webOS 1.1, which brings several additions to our support for Exchange ActiveSync (EAS), including remote wipe, PIN/password requirements, inactivity timeout, improved certificate handling, and more. You can find more details about how Palm webOS fits into your business environment here.
In addition to these treats for business users, Version 1.1 also includes a few other goodies for everyone -- like support for emoticons in the messaging app, and the ability to set “person reminders” in the contacts app (next time you get a message or phone call from that person, a message pops up showing you a reminder to ask them about their vacation in Maui -- cool, huh?). Oh, and one more thing: Palm webOS 1.1 re-enables Palm media sync. That’s right -- you once again can have seamless access to your music, photos and videos from the current version of iTunes (8.2.1).
For a list of the new features of Palm webOS 1.1, take a look at the release notes at www.palm.com/webos-pre-sprint-en.
By the way, all these updates are delivered automatically to your Pre wirelessly. Over-the-air updates let you automatically get new webOS features and security updates -- all you have to do is tap to accept.
John Traynor
VP, Business Products
Thank you so much guys. You are working so hard on securing this platform for us. We are hungry for more!
Posted by: Dylan Andersen | July 23, 2009 at 04:24 PM
thanks!
Posted by: will | July 23, 2009 at 04:31 PM
Love this please keep the updates coming. Between the beta homebrew apps and the fast updates and add features, I'm more impressed daily with the Pre.
Posted by: DaVo | July 23, 2009 at 04:49 PM
Excellent job. My only major complaint so far is the lack of a reliable way for us to load applications on to our phones outside of the Palm App Store. The store will be wonderful, but I am a little surprised the amount of complexity (i.e. SDK setup) for average users wishing to partake in the many great homebrew applications out there. The e-mail bug was a huge issue and one I'm glad resolved, but I do miss the ease of installing CAB files from my desktop computer when people offered them on Windows Mobile.
Posted by: Mike W | July 23, 2009 at 04:55 PM
Great job, guys. Keep bringing the pain! Eff off, Apple!
Posted by: bmarley3 | July 23, 2009 at 05:24 PM
Mwahaha, in your crappy overpriced faces, APPLE!
Palm pwns! Media Sync once again!
To be honest, I never update my iTunes, so this doesn't effect me, but I'm just happy to see that Palm pulled another fast one on Apple.
Great job guys! :) lol
Posted by: Sam | July 23, 2009 at 05:30 PM
"Oh, and one more thing: Palm webOS 1.1 re-enables Palm media sync [for iTunes 8.2.1]." I love the choice of words "…one more thing…". It's a nice jab at His Steveness. :-)
Posted by: Tom Sheppard | July 23, 2009 at 05:32 PM
I love most things about my PRE. I wish you would fix the messaging to where I can forward. It would also be nice to fix the copy and paste feature to include text messages and websites. Other than that, I'm just ready for some applications. I do want others reading this to know that I'm a Palm supporter and I am happy with my purchasing decision to stay with Sprint and switching to the PRE.
Posted by: Nieuwiefan | July 23, 2009 at 05:47 PM
And bring on iTunes 8.2.2.
Posted by: Total | July 23, 2009 at 05:57 PM
Its not like the cat-and-mouse game with Apple is going to keep the Pre syncing forever.
Posted by: Ed | July 23, 2009 at 05:58 PM
As for media sync, how about getting the open source community started with an add-on to Songbird?
Posted by: dave | July 23, 2009 at 07:31 PM
because...palm knows alot of people use itunes. Most of the regular world does, although some of the more techie people choose not to. The aim is to bring people over from apple to palm... and one of the best ways to do this is to make it only half the transition for now...in the future, ya have your own app, but if people can keep the same itunes and just plug in their pre, its alot easier...
also, have you seen the news releases on the gadget review sites already for this update? It gains media attention, and then everyone elses. I'm assuming they realized this would happen at Palm... I have a feeling they are not dumb...
Posted by: Mel | July 23, 2009 at 08:38 PM
We need better copy paste. Its almost worthless as it is. please, please, please improve that.
Posted by: rich | July 23, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Why in the world won't you fix the text messaging so we can forward them? Also what about video? I love this phone but there are things that need to be adjusted and fixed and those are (2) of them. My piece of crap Samsung Instinct had those features and that phone was a piece of crap. Come on Palm give us what we want and need. Thanks.
Posted by: Tairy | July 24, 2009 at 06:51 AM
Are there any plans to improve the IMAP capabilities of the email app? I miss the ability to sync subfolders. Honestly, without the ability to sync subfolders, email is useless on a phone for me. I get too much unnecessary stuff in my regular inbox. Everything of any value is in a subfolder. To tell you the truth, I don't even need all of the folders, just let me pick the ones that I need the way ChatterEmail did.
Posted by: M. Moore | July 24, 2009 at 07:46 AM
LOL go palm!! great job!! made my whole day!! awesome work you guys rock!
Posted by: adam | July 24, 2009 at 08:28 AM
Any time frame on an update that will include support for WPA Enterprise (TTLS/PAP)? Now that would be useful...
Posted by: frank | July 24, 2009 at 10:10 AM
that one more thing was perfect
Posted by: 2AM | July 24, 2009 at 11:12 AM
I'd just love a few simple things that come with phones.
1. ability to change tone of messages and email notifications
2. voice command for making calls is wonderful while driving
3. abitlity to forward text messages that is such a must!
4. better battery life, it really sucks and it gets REALLY HOT!
please can you update for these things???
Posted by: sherry Lagoiro | July 24, 2009 at 11:29 AM
And please hurry up with the GSM version. We're waiting.
Posted by: John | July 24, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Bought the phone on release day, and loving it. My only real annoyance with this phone so far is the fact that when I use the touchstone I haven't figured out how in the world to make the screen turn off & stay off. It's nice to have the clock on at my desk, when I'm using it...but annoying as anything to have the backlight stay on eternally in the bedroom at 2 AM!
Posted by: Brian | July 24, 2009 at 04:10 PM
Palm, Y9u actually ready my last post. Sent me a private e mail telling me you would be fixing EAS within 60 days. You beat your deadline. I can now use everything I ever wanted in a business class smart phone. The phone is now absolutely awesome!!
Thank you for keeping me from "jumping" ! It was worth the very nice shorted wait!
Previous owner of Treo 600, T 650, T 700P, Palm Pro. And Now Pre. Pro is not too bad... Pre rocks!
Posted by: difoote | July 24, 2009 at 07:29 PM
I love my new Pre, the only thing though is the system messages sounds --- I think it should have more options, rather than just one sound! I cant tell if I just got a text, an email, a battery low alert, or a notification for an upcoming event in my calendar. Typically I have a different sound for emails and texts, so I'm hoping a future update includes that ability! If there is a way to do it now I'd love to hear about it!
Posted by: Alice | July 24, 2009 at 08:35 PM
im a long time apple fan, and i still am, i dont wish for them to go down hell. but i gotta say, they keep doing business the way they do and they will eventually fail.
Posted by: Amjad | July 25, 2009 at 01:28 PM
great. can I remove the nascar app yet?
Posted by: brad | July 25, 2009 at 03:02 PM