To help keep you on top of all the Pre and webOS happenings this past week, below are a few snippets from industry news from around the web. Check back for more news tomorrow!
Developers continue to praise webOS experience
Palm Infocenter notes that developers have a general consensus that Palm webOS is a compelling, developer-friendly mobile platform. It also touches on the continued growth of PreDevCamp, the upcoming worldwide webOS developer event now spanning more than 70 cities. The multitasking and synergy features are praised, as well as legacy support for Palm OS apps.
Palm Goon has another take on the issue, giving reasons why developers will be the key to the success of the platform. This is further proof that webOS continues to energize developers.
Pre to support Office 2007 docs, picture messaging, multiple IM; Handmark stock tracking app
There is more good news in regards to Palm Pre capabilities. The latest FAQ from a Sprint insider (see previous FAQ) reports that the Pre will be compatible with Office 2007 documents, giving it a one-up in the business world. It will also support multiple IM sessions and MMS. Video recording is still not expected, but may be added with a firmware update in the future.
In addition, Handmark announced their webOS Express Stocks app, reports PreThinking, which keeps you up-to-date with personalized stock information and financial news.
Best Buy to carry Palm Pre
The Best Buy website recently posted a banner ad for the Palm Pre, notes Engadget. Although the banner doesn't link to anything currently, it is fairly indicative that Best Buy will be carrying the new webOS handset at or near launch.
New and upcoming Pre commercials, ads
A new Sprint commercial with the Pre has been released, continuing the fast, high-tech theme from two previous TV ads. Check it out below.
Also, a couple more interesting sightings include a moving ad in the form of a Porsche's custom license plate, and a photo taken of a giant Facebook set on the Warner Bros. lot to be used in an upcoming Palm Pre commercial. Check them out below. For other recent Pre ads, see here.
Palm Foleo may return on webOS
The failed Palm Foleo back in 2007 could make a comeback, analyst Trip Chowdhry claims via Barrons. The revamped webOS Foleo will likely use an ARM processor, Qualcomm 3G chipset, and have 8-10 hours of battery life. Former Apple Employees who worked on iPods (Palm already has ex-Apple talent for the Pre) would be responsible for the design, and it will retail for around $399.
Competition could come from possible Android-based netbooks later on. Read on why Palm webOS is an ideal netbook platform, or check out our previous discussion on possible webOS and Apple netbooks. A video hands-on of the original Foleo by TreoCentral is below.
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