Good news, Palm has released webOS version 1.1.0. To download, go to the Updates app (as described in our Keeping It Fresh post) and check for updates. If you’re not on a Wi-Fi connection you’ll be waiting a bit for the 87MB download. webOS 1.1 brings modest updates to most of the existing applications, though there is one new application: NFL Mobile Live. As was announced beforehand, webOS 1.1 improves Microsoft Exchange support.
One notable fix, which only gets a small mention in the version notes, is the restoration of media syncing with Apple’s iTunes. Some of you may know that apple blocked the Pre’s ability to sync with iTunes when it released version 8.2.1. Now, Palm has thrown the ball back into Apple’s court. It will be interesting to see how this game of cat and mouse plays out.
Here are the version notes for webOS 1.1.0.
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