A blog post from a source "deep within Sprint / Nextel customer care" helps to answer some questions about the upcoming Palm webOS handset. The rumored May 17 release date is fast approaching and the formal Q2 cutoff date is just nine weeks away, so we are bound to see new info as time goes on. The post covers many familiar topics, including the upcoming touchstone line of accessories, webOS name, Cards, Synergy and more. More novel information is summarized below:
- The backup service will automatically (or manually) back up account settings, downloaded applications, calendar and contacts, but not individual files (such as inbox e-mails).
- webOS will create a "Palm profile" during setup, which will allow downloads from the App Catalog, software updates, and remotely restore or wipe information.
- The device will require a data plan, even if you are an existing customer (Simply Everything or Business Essentials data plan). The Pre phone will not have a "phone as modem plan" option.
- Sprint-specific apps: The Pre phone will not support Sprint Music, Sprint PictureMail, or Sprint Digital Lounge.
The post also has some helpful tips on conserving battery power (the Pre is said to have an 1150mAh battery), and a slide (below) explains what to do when apps run slower than normal. Part of this is a new feature called "Quick Tests", which appears to run a system diagnostic to identify errors. Precentral also notes that the Pre will come preloaded with a remix of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" and a preview of Pixar's movie "Up".
via jkOnTheRun
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