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KeyGEx Enhanced Keyguard for Palm OS Released

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:16:01 PST

Ryhor Burakou, the developer behind the popular TouchLauncher application, has released another new iPhone inspired Palm OS utility. KeyGEx is a Treo/Centro keyguard replacement that mimics the slide to unlock gesture. It also allows you to greatly customize your lockscreen with signal info, battery, date and time displays and background wallpapers. If you're not a fan of finger sliding action you can also use the standard d-pad to unlock the device as well.

KeyGEx v1.6 for Palm OS is available as freeware. It supports the Palm Centro, Treo 650, Treo 680, Treo 700p and Treo 755p.

Treo Pro Prematurely Announced?

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:34:01 PST

To regular readers the title above is somewhat of an understatement, even sometimes expected given the flurry of rumors that nearly always precede a new Palm release. Nevertheless, a number of tech sites posted seemingly official announcements of the Palm Treo Pro smartphone earlier this morning, only to quickly withdraw portions of the article citing a premature release by one of Palm's PR agencies.

In any event, new official looking press pictures of the device have been posted and even a video clip (posted after the break), which appear to have been produced by Palm's marketing department. Oddly these items remain online, while the official announcement statements were requested to be taken down. Initial images confirm that the device is essentially identical to the Treo Pro engineering prototype that have recently made the rounds online.

Palm Targets Additional Developers with Cease & Desist Letters

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:05:01 PST

Dmitry's PalmSDHC and PalmPowerups site appear to have been only the first in a series of new C&D letters from Palm Inc targeting software developers. In the past few weeks, two other well known Palm OS Garnet programmers have been sent letters from Palm Inc's legal arm ordering them to change the names of some of their products.

3GX Software, the developer behind of PalmRevolt was given a letter demanding that they rename their product. As such, PalmRevolt is now pRevolt.

Additional Treo Pro Software and Hardware Details

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:28:01 PST

Following up on today's earlier report and slew of leaked images, even more Treo Pro details are emerging. With the device's core specifications confirmed, a new post by the original tipster Scottymomo has confirmed some of the device's software bundled software as well as some of the particular hardware quirks and memory specifications of the device.

As of this writing, nearly every relevant detail of the long-rumored Treo Pro/850 has been revealed aside from any discussion of its stylus, screen size, pricing, carrier availability and release date. Read on for some further details.

Additional Treo Pro Pictures Spotted

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:35:01 PST

Another round of Treo Pro spy shots has been posted on Chinese Treo enthusiast site treo.net.cn. This time around a high quality digital camera was employed to take nearly 20 pictures of the Treo Pro from nearly all angles. They even throw in a number of comparison shots of the Pro next to the Centro and a Treo 650. In addition, the detailed shots also help to confirm a number of specs and details.

Read on for some of the full shots and spec recap or checkout the full thread at WMExperts.

Palm Treo Pro (aka Treo 850) Uncovered

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:21:01 PST

A number of images of a new Palm Treo Pro have been dug up and posted online. Forum member scottymomo at WMExperts poked around Palm's Learning site and found a unposed flash tutorial of the unannounced new Treo.

The Treo Pro appears to be the official name of the previously leaked Treo 850. The earlier blurrycam pics match up with this new set and also fits the description of the code-named Palm Drucker, which was leaked back in January. The last set of rumors on this device pegged it as a Windows Mobile 6.1 powered Quad-band 3G GSM phone with Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, a 400 MHz processor and an approximate thickness of around ~.55 inches (14mm), a noticeable reduction from Treo's past.

GPSToday Released for Windows Mobile

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:04:01 PST

GPSToday is a interesting new GPS application that is compatible with the Treo 800w and Windows Mobile devices. The program installs as a today screen plugin and packs in a number of unique features behind a clever interface. The app periodically pings your GPS location to display your current location and full street address, it will even scan your contacts and show you who is presently nearby. You can specify how often it updates and have it turn off your GPS when not in use to save battery life. The program also offers local search functionality, online maps, GeoWeather to display local conditions on your today screen, and the ability to automatically GeoTag your photos.

GPSToday version 0.9.9.1 from GeoTerrestrial is available now. It is compatible with devices running Windows Mobile Professional 5.0 and above that include an integrated GPS reciever. The program is currently available as freeware.

Dmitry Grinberg Gets C&D'd by Palm

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:12:01 PST

Well known independent Palm OS developer Dmitry Grinberg, has received what purports to be a 'cease and desist' letter from Fenwick & West, LLP, a Bay Area law firm that represents Palm Inc.

The letter demands that Grinberg: (1) rename his website (formerly PalmPowerups.com) and (2) rename PalmSDHC in order to avoid "consumer confusion." The letter claims that because the product and website contains the word "Palm" it is "likely to give customers and potential customers the erroneous impression that your company has a relationship with Palm, or that the information and products provided on your site have been authorized for release or approved by Palm."

Rumor: Palm Places a 5 Million Unit ODM Order

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:14:01 PST

Updated Rumor: A new report in the Chinese Newspaper Commercial Times, carried by Digitimes, claims that Palm Inc. has put in a significant order for "several models of smartphones" with the Asian mobile phone ODM company Compal Communications. The report goes on to state the ODM orders could likely top five million units in 2009.

Compal has also received ODM orders for several models of smartphones from Palm with the order volumes likely to top five million units, said the paper, noting that Palm's orders will be the growth driver for Compal in 2009.

iambic's YourCall for Palm OS Updated

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:34:01 PST

iambic has released a new version of its YourCall software for Palm OS. YourCall works as a powerful call management system and communication enhancer. It provides a number of tools to help you capture your post-call dialogue and offers useful follow-up actions you can take after calls. According to iambic this update provides compatibility to the GSM based Palm Centro models, and carries along ongoing stability and functionality refinements.

YourCall v2.21 is available now with a free trial period. It starts at $14.95 for the Standard edition, which is focused on post call activities. The Professional edition, that takes the entire call experience (before, during and after) to a higher level, is $19.95.