Phone Scoop - HP Pre 3 (CDMA) Updates

HP Updates webOS

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:40:38 GMT

HP today released webOS 2.2.4 for Pre phones. The update improves contacts, calendar and messaging, while improving Skype support and adding the MAP Bluetooth profile.

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Apple Announces Siri, An Intelligent Voice-Controlled Assistant

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:20:33 GMT

Apple today announced a new voice-controlled application for the iPhone 4S called Siri: the intelligent assistant. According to Apple, Siri understands contextual directions, such as asking the device to set up an alert, or to check the weather, or to find out the time in Paris. The software uses voice recognition and a form of artificial intelligence to translate and process questions that it is asked. It then returns results or takes actions, depending on the request. The software can read back notifications or calendar appointments aloud without requiring the user to press any buttons. The software works with built-in iOS apps, and supports English, French, and German to start. Apple is calling Siri a beta product for now.

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HP Confirms Talks to License webOS

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:54:11 GMT

HP CEO Leo Apotheker has confirmed that the company is speaking to other hardware makers about licensing its webOS mobile platform. "We are talking to a number of companies," Apotheker said. "I can share with you that a number of companies have expressed interest. We are continuing our conversations." Apotheker didn't name any companies, but Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter, reports that Samsung is one of the interested parties. HP's management had hinted recently that they'd consider licensing webOS to other hardware makers. By licensing the platform, it would allow phone makers such as Samsung to build webOS-based smartphones. Apotheker said that the company isn't rushing into any deals, though. "There is no time pressure to do this."

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HP Sneaks Global Roaming Into Pre 3

Wed, 11 May 2011 01:36:22 GMT

The FCC today approved a new smartphone from HP that perfectly matches the specs of the previously-announced Pre 3. FCC documents show that the CDMA version of the phone will also include quad-band GSM and WCDMA 900 / 2100 radios for roaming in Europe. This global roaming feature was not previously announced by HP / Palm.

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Accessories available at CellularAccessory.com

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:19:05 GMT

CellularAccessory.com is now selling accessories for the HP Pre 3 (CDMA). Follow the link to check it out.

Hands-On: HP Pre 3 and Veer

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:05:46 GMT

Phone Scoop goes hands-on with the new HP Veer and Pre 3 smartphones. These fresh webOS handsets pack more of a punch than their predecessors did.

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