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Wicked Witch Has Eaten Oz (and Asia)

[From TJ Netherlands] Looks like the good folks down under will have to do without webOS.  Palm has confirmed that it has no plans in the near future to release any webOS products in Asia Pacific markets. 

 

“At this moment in time, we do not yet have any plans to launch the Palm Pre or any of our new WebOS products in Asia Pacific. Our focus right now is to establish a strong presence in North America and Europe. However, we do not discount the possibility of offering this new range of products at a later date.

It is therefore not a rumor that Palm has significantly reduced its presence in the region to one of operational support to our existing customers requiring our in-warranty services and technical support for our sold products.”

Read it and weep after the jump. http://www.precentral.net/

The United States Postal Service goes mobile

[From Xavier] Another one from Xavier, The United States Postal Service has launched a mobile friendly website - http://m.usps.com/

Have you seen the Blackberry Watch?

[From Hans] Have you see4n the Blackberry watch? "Remember that story about a Bluetooth BlackBerry Watch accessory being in the works? In case you were doubting it, today we can say with certainty that it's happening, it's getting announced soon, and what you're looking at above (another image below) are actual renderings of the real deal. Key features we've been told so far about the BlackBerry-connected smartwatch by our source....." Read in full.

Palm Gains on Talk That Nokia May Bid for Phone Maker

[From Hans] Speculation is growing that Nokia may well make a bid for Palm. "Palm Inc., maker of the Pre mobile phone, gained 7 percent in Nasdaq trading, a jump that some analysts attributed to speculation Nokia Oyj may bid for Palm. Palm, based in Sunnyvale, California, rose $1.12 to $17.07 at 4 p.m. New York time on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Palm has climbed more than fivefold this year. Nokia, the world’s biggest mobile-phone maker, has fallen behind rivals in software for smart phones and buying Palm would help close the gap, said James Faucette, an analyst at Pacific Crest Securities Inc. in Portland, Oregon. Espoo, Finland-based Nokia is spending $3 billion a year on software research and development, more than 10 times Palm’s R&D budget, he said." Read in full.

I Love My All-In-One Phone

[From Stuart Hunt Louisville, Ky] I'm using my mobile device mostly as an all-in-one gadget: PID device checking email, browing the web (when without laptop, keeping my gCal up-to-date, syncing google contacts, etc. However, I'm also using it as a GPS navigator, and listening to alot of podasts and music. If I could afford a data plan, I'd probably do alot of Orb streaming too!

Dartz from Jason Goldman

If you use a Palm OS device go and play a game of Dartz from Jason Goldman, it's a brill game, Lindsey has just been playing it on her Centro. Pretty fun actually, forgot about this great game. Make the jump.

VoiceDialIt Special Offer for Palm Addict Readers

[From Kerry Woo] Hi Sammy , Here’s a special link for PalmAddicts users – VoiceDialIt – reg 24.95 now 19.97 -

http://www.voiceit-tech.com/product.php?product_id=58

Dial safely and securely from your Treo Smartphone no matter where you are! VoiceDialIt™ 1.1.0 is the best selling premier voice dialing application for the Treo™ 600 and Treo™ 650 smartphone. This simple-to-use application allows you to dial your existing contacts with ease by simply stating their name. Within minutes you can train contacts and start dialing with your voice. Includes New Voice Recognition Engine and Auto-Update Feature with support for French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, and Portuguese text and voiceovers. The small footprint allows a total over 65,000 Voice Tags. Typical limits are about 128 Voice Tags.

Here’s a special link for PalmAddicts users

[From Kerry Woo] Hi Sammy -

Reminder on this special offer. Here’s a special link for PalmAddicts users – VoiceDialIt – reg 24.95 now 19.97 -

http://www.voiceit-tech.com/product.php?product_id=58

Dial safely and securely from your Treo Smartphone no matter where you are!

VoiceDialIt™ 1.1.0 is the best selling premier voice dialing application for the Treo™ 600 and Treo™ 650 smartphone. This simple-to-use application allows you to dial your existing contacts with ease by simply stating their name. Within minutes you can train contacts and start dialing with your voice.

Includes New Voice Recognition Engine and Auto-Update Feature with support for French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, and Portuguese text and voiceovers. The small footprint allows a total over 65,000 Voice Tags. Typical limits are about 128 Voice Tags.

Palm Addict Meet Up - New York City, Sunday 16th July, 12:00 noon

OK so onto the Palm Addict New York Meet Up, is scheduled for Sunday 16th July, where Manhattan, New York City. Were looking for a brunch, day time starting around 11:30am - 12:00 noon, so if you know of a location or have a office space or venue you would freely welcome the Palm Addict meet up then we want to hear. Otherwise I reckon a good Coffee Shop will do the trick. So lets hear ya, who is coming to the PA NYC Meet Up. Want to attend? Well drop an email to sammymcloughlin@gmail.com and put NYC in the subject line and you'll go down on the list. There will be prizes of course. So come and join the Summer PA Meet Up in good ole' New York City.

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Proporta / Palm Addict Discount

Remember we offer a very good discount with Proporta where you can get 10% off all Hardware and 20% off all Software at Proporta. Use code PALMSM at checkout. [Visit the Palm Addict / Proporta Store]