Looks like Apple doesn't like the Palm Pre pretending to be one of theirs, and has again thwarted connectivity between the webOS device and iTunes 9. Previously, Palm patched up the issue by identifying the Pre as a "mass storage device (iPod) manufactured by Apple", which fooled iTunes into syncing. So with the native iTunes 3rd party sync rumor pretty much debunked, it's only logical that the cycle of busted syncing will continue with Palm bringing it back; especially with the just announced Palm Pixi touted as having it.
So with the new webOS 1.2 update just around the corner, we can only gather that Palm has another ace up their sleeve for Pre and iTunes fans alike. As usual, immediate alternatives are available, such as holding off updating iTunes, or using 3rd party programs such as DoubleTwist or the Missing Sync to restore functionality. Until then, looks like Palm CEO (and former Apple iPod exec) Jon Rubinstein will need to make sure they bring it back, hopefully for good next time.
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