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Palm’s trick of pretending to be an iPod in order to sync with iTunes has been slapped down by Apple, with the latest iTunes 8.2.1 update disabling the Palm Pre’s pseudo-iPod mode.]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:37:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//just-how-much-faster-is-the-iphone-3gs.htm http://apcmag.com//just-how-much-faster-is-the-iphone-3gs.htm

Testing reveals the iPhone 3.0 OS update alone delivers a 3x Javascript browsing boost to the iPhone 3G, while other tweaks to the 3GS provide an additional 3x kick on top of that.]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:41:46 +1000 http://apcmag.com//palm-pre-to-grab-attention-of-once-apple-fanboys.htm http://apcmag.com//palm-pre-to-grab-attention-of-once-apple-fanboys.htm

The release of the Palm Pre will be timed exactly to catch iPhone customers coming off contract.]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linux-powers-iphones-loudest-contenders-.htm http://apcmag.com//linux-powers-iphones-loudest-contenders-.htm

iPhone challengers Palm Pre as well as HTC's Dream and Magic have one thing in common: Linux-based operating systems. We look at why Linux is so good for smartphones.]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//can_palm_webos_save_the_company.htm http://apcmag.com//can_palm_webos_save_the_company.htm

Palm’s new WebOS operating system and forthcoming Pre are drawing cautious enthusiasm, but there are still roadblocks to overcome if Palm is to become a major smartphone player.]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:00:00 +1000