Verizon Wireless Palm Pixi Plus users are receiving an update to their webOS (1.4.5) this week. Below is are the version details from Palm’s support site. Users can initiate the update by selecting “system update” in their phone’s preferences. (via Palm)
Version information
- Version: webOS 1.4.5
- Release date: 30 August 2010
New applications
NONE
Feature changes to existing applications
System
- Palm Pixi and Palm Pixi Plus phones can now run 3D games and other apps developed with the webOS PDK. Check App Catalog for titles that are compatible with your phone.
- This release includes minor fixes and enhancements to support the public release of the webOS PDK.
Web
- If a user enters text in a field on certain websites, the screen focus now remains on the text being entered.
- This release fixes a rare problem so that podcasts now download correctly.
Security
This release addresses several security issues with the Palm webOS software.
We’d like to thank Nils of MWR InfoSecurity and Chris Clark for their help in identifying the issues addressed in this release. Individuals interested in contacting Palm to report suspected security issues can find more information at palm.com/security.
Eugene O'Rourke