The WebOS 1.4 update was just released for the Palm Pre, Pixi and Plus models. We take you through through the significant updates and show you the new video recording feature. This update brings Palm back up to speed with its competition with it video and flash support. See the video for full details and let us know what you think. See the video after the jump.

The highly anticipated update for the Palm Pre & Pixi is finally here. At around 1:30AM EST the update was posted for download.  While it is not yet available for the Verizon WebOS devices, those with Sprint are happily and slowly downloading the update as I type this.  At this time expect slow download speeds as those devoted to their WebOS device have slammed the servers to try out their new features.

UPDATE: It took one night, but the update for the Palm Pre Plus is now available as well. Get it now if you have Verizon.

WebOS 1.4 includes the following:

Fixes

• Time Zone bug Fix
• Network time sync bug fix to reflect accuratenetwork time
• BT car-kit transition to device corrected
• No EV-Icon bug fixed (random)
• Random browser formatting bug fixed
• Fixed bug that incorrectly displayed Sprint when actually was Digital Roaming

Enhancements

• Phonebook Transfer
• Supports Video Capture Capability
• Performance enhancement within phone and calendar

Apps

Calendar

• Dial phone # from within a meeting event
• Allow custom Alerts sounds for Calendar event and reminders
• Added AM – PM detail within Calendar events

Email

• Embedded phone $ or email address (embedded inemail) can be easily added to Contacts app
• New email sort options  (date, Sender, Subject)
• Return to inbox view after send – email

Messaging

• Ability to forward SMS to email
• Ability to dial phone # from SMS chat session (No need to open contact any longer
• Press and hold on a phone # to get more options( Call, SMS)

Universal Search now includes EAS (outlook Exchange) GAL corporate address look up.

Application Launcher – Easier user interface providing usermore feedback during an application launch

Pre Button in gesture area blinks when notification pending

Added Adobe Flash 10 Beta – Palm Pre only

Supports Flash 10 Beta – download available in Palm AppCatalog

Palm had originally said they would be releasing the 1.4 update in February and it is unfortunate for many that they waited until the end of the month.  According to Precentral.net2 the update will be coming on the 25th and will bring the much needed video recording, speed improvements, a new way of launching cards and Flash compatibility.  We will still have to wait for Flash, but at least this is one step closer.

  We continue to take a look at the new Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus. We look at the multi-tasking capability and the new Wifi hotspot app that turns your Pre or Pixi into a wifi hotspot for up to 5 devices.

 Palm has finally made the Pre Plus and Pixi PLus available on their site for order.  Palm may now have a serious shot at gaining market share in the United States as those faithful to Verizon now have their choice of two excellent WebOS devices.  So far I have been very impressed by these devices when running on Verizon as compared to Sprint.  Be sure to get yours and get the Pixi Plus free when you buy a Pre Plus.

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