Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile  Palm let loose their latest release of webOS, their mobile phone operating system. The release improves a series of features but seems to have left iTunes syncing and an expected speed boost behind. The Pixi, Palm’s webOS replacement, goes on sale tomorrow.
This update will be performed OTA or over the air by either Pre phones today and Pixi phones tomorrow. According to Palm’s website: With this update, your Yahoo! information (such as contacts and calendar events, and messaging) is now integrated with Palm Synergy, along with info from your Outlook EAS, Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn accounts. If you use Yahoo! to manage your contacts and calendar events, it will be integrated into your Contacts and Calendar applications on your Palm Pre. On Sprint, you can also now use Yahoo! IM in the webOS Messaging app.
According to the Palm website for Sprint users, will see other small upgrades here are the highlights:
back up will now save cookies, so passwords and user names on websites now get saved.
correct Google calendar sync
Better formatting in email
forwarding MMS messages
Unique ringtones for message alerts All in all a good update but seems much more like bug fixing than ground breaking as many owners were hoping for. That speed boost continues to be out there. Rats. Read: [Palm] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
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Listen up, Gadgetell is looking for a few good bloggers, well more specifically we are looking to fill two positions. The first being someone who can contribute often, and by often I mean on a daily, or at least an almost daily basis to include weekdays and weekends. I would say this person would average roughly 10 posts per week. The second being someone who wants to write primarily on the weekends. Of course, anyone who fills this role will be welcomed to post during the week. But the main focus is for weekend coverage. This person would most likely average about 4-6 posts per weekend. Assuming you are good with those roles and posting expectations—we need someone who loves tech. You know the type—the person who loves tech so much that other people get tired of hearing them talk because that is all they talk about. If interested, here is what you need to do to apply. Send an email to robert (at) gadgetell (dot) com and include; - For new bloggers, three sample posts that would fit on Gadgetell. Don’t worry they will not be used, but we want to see what you are capable of.
- For experienced bloggers, show us some links to other writing that you have done. These should be relevant to tech and should also be current.
Also tell us a little about you, what you currently do, how much time you can realistically dedicate to Gadgetell and why you think you would be a good fit. And make sure you let us know how to get back in touch with you, just in case we like what you submit. And, yes these are paid positions. Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Haven’t caught all of the Gadgetell news this week? Here's your chance to catch up on this week’s top 10 articles! - Dell finally brings out Mac Mini competitor
” With the release of Windows 7 and programs such as Boxee, having a computer as part of a home-theater set-up is becoming more and more reasonable. The issue has been that outside of nettops and the Mac mini, there haven’t…” MORE » - AT&T now offering “with Canada” wireless calling plans
” AT&T has just announced a few more available calling plans, or more specifically two more calling plans—each of which will be beneficial to those who are calling Canada on a regular basis. The new plans are denoted as “with Canada” and include the Nation with Canada…” MORE » - Nokia’s Booklet 3G netbook to be available with Best Best on November 15
” Courtesy of a Best Buy Reward Zone member advertisement, we now know that the Nokia Booklet 3G will be available as of November 15. Which is of course much nicer…” MORE » - Bell lowers the Palm Pre pricing (again), now down to $99.95
” While we here at Gadgetell have been wondering just how well the Palm Pre is actually doing, it seems like we…” MORE » - Car stereo built for iPhone
“Integrating your phone into your car isn’t clean. For most of us, power cords, FM transmitters and dashboard holders are all involved to get the job done, only to have to futz with the FM station during lengthy drives. …” MORE » - Walmart Shoppers: Buy a BlackBerry between November 14-21 and get a $100 gift card
” Anyone looking to pick up a BlackBerry in the next week or so may want to listen up for a minute. It seems that Walmart is going to be offering a $100 gift card to anyone who purchases a BlackBerry between November 14 and November 21.…” MORE » - DocuPen X-series: A pen scanner that scans at 600 dpi
” Pen scanners have been around for a few years now, though they haven’t yet been all that spectacular in actually scanning. They didn’t always have a lot of on-board memory, and didn’t scan at…” MORE » - Computer-to-computer calling coming to Google Voice?
” In an announcement that came earlier this morning, Google has purchased Gizmo5. Now for those unfamiliar, Gizmo5 is a VoIP provider similar to Skype. Of course, you may be thinking, Google already has Google Voice, and that…” MORE » - Nokia N900 Internet tablet shipping has begun
” The last we heard was that the Nokia N900 Internet tablet was being delayed until November. Well thankfully, at least for those waiting, November has arrived and with that the N900 has begun shipping. This news…” MORE » - Dulin’s Books announces two new e-book readers
” Another day, and yet another e-book reader or two. The newest announcement comes from a company that doesn’t actually manufacture anything, but rather is rebranding other devices. Today we have two new readers from Dulin’s Books. The devices are…” MORE »
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Section: Gadgets / Other Staples' Black Friday ad has been released and there are doorbusters and deals aplenty! As predicted the bad economy and shaky consumer confidence has lead retailers to slash prices and offer deals-many long before Black Friday itself! Let's take a look: Staples' Doorbuster items include a 100 pack of CD-R's for $4.98, a free Canon Photo Printer with the purchase of any digital camera, an HP 15.6' laptop with a Celeron processor, 3GB of RAM, 160GB HD and Windows 7 for $298, and one with an Intel Core Duo 2 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 250GB HD for $398. Other Doorbuster deals available to those willing to get up early (or stay up all night!) and wait in line include a Kodak EasyShare 10.2 MP camera for $109, a SanDisk 8GM memory card for $14.99, a Garmin Nuvi GPS system for $119.99, a Seagate 1TB External Desktop HDD for $69.99, and a 21' eMachines Widscreen LCD monitor for $89.98 There are plenty of non-Doorbuster deals to be had as well, including a Netgear Wireless Router for $34.99, a Samsung 23' Monitor/TV combo for $249, a free after rebate Sharp Handheld Calculator, a Colby 7' portable digital TV for $99 and 7' portable DVD player for $49. Computer deals include a Dell desktop with an AMD processor, 4GB RAM, 640GB HDD and a 20' LCD monitor for $499. Remember, the quantities will be limited and rainchecks likely unavailable, so get out their early if you want to scoop up these great deals! Read [BlackFriday.info] Full Story » | Written by Sue Walsh for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
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