Mojo SDK "close to launch"
The long-anticipated public Palm Mojo SDK is "very close to launch", stated Palm VP of Global Sales, Dave Whalen, at a press event this morning. Although a firm date was not set, it is still a glimmer of hope, as many hope to start developing third party apps for the Pre as soon as possible. In any case, the sooner the public SDK is released, the better. PreDevCamp, the worldwide webOS developer event, has already been postponed due to the uncertainty surrounding the SDK availability, among other factors.
However, only those in the Mojo SDK early access program have had access to the developer kit so far. "We've always said as we get closer to availability, we'd share more details on when the SDK would be public," Leslie Letts, a representative from Palm, stated previously. And with the Pre coming in less han a day, let's hope we can hold them to that.
Dan Hesse refutes Pre-Sprint Exclusivity Period
Despite a spokesperson confirming a six-month Pre exclusive in response to Verizon saying they were getting the webOS handset in six months, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse stated that "they need to check their facts". In an interview at a press event today, he stated in response to the six-month timeline:
First of all, that's not a true statement...That just is not the case. Both Palm and Sprint have agreed not to discuss the length of the exclusivity deal. But I can tell you it's not six months.
This suggests that Sprint could have an exclusive deal for longer than the half-a-year rumors that have been floating around, notes Precentral. By comparison, AT&T has had the iPhone as an exclusive over three years and is pushing to extend it to 2011. In the interview, Hesse also talks about the suitability of the Pre for business use, as well as plans for app availability and more. Video after the break.
Google to roll out new webOS apps?
The official Google Mobile Blog has been buzzing over the Pre launch, and in addition to their enthusiasm for Google Search, Push Gmail, Google Maps, and the YouTube app, they report that Google Calendar and Google Contacts also work well on the device. So what's next for the online giant?
"This is just the beginning for Google applications on Palm Pre. The good news is that since our applications are built using web standards along with Palm's MoJo SDK, we can iterate quickly and provide new functionality, often without requiring you to install anything new. We look forward to rolling out new features for our mobile applications at a rapid clip."
Lots of suggestions have already been posted in the comments section of the page. Google Latitude anyone? Google Reader? The possibilites are almost endless. What new Google app would you like to see next on the Pre?
Palm Pre welcome video leaked
Finally, the video from the initial boot of the Pre has been leaked. Check it out below, although we're sure you'll be seeing it again soon enough...
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