The new version of webOS, the OS used on the Palm Pre, has officially been released today. Version 1.2 features several improvements , including a major update to the Synergy application. Users can now add contacts from social networking site LinkedIn, and have more options when it comes to Instant Messaging.
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Over 70 Improvements Expected in Palm Pre webOS 1.2 PreCentral.net (blog) Net member Lethal first found the leaked Palm Pre webOS 1.2, the PreCentral forums have been abuzz with activity.
PreThinking compared brand-new Palm Pres with Pres from the original launch, and found a few nice hardware improvements. The tweaks address some of the Pre’s minor problems, including a tendency to shut down when closed and the dreaded “Oreo effect.” A quick list of differences: On an Pre, a vigorous closing of the slider would sometimes result in the phone resetting due to a momentary gap between the connectors. The newer Pres have a little piece of foam in there to stop it from happening.
The first time we wrote about the arrival of WebOS 1.1 within a month, we pointed out that the majority of the improvements would be related to Exchange security and compatibility.