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Mobile & Wireless: Top 12 Apps for the Palm Pre Smartphone


Even before the Palm Pre made its debut on June 6, tech critics from major publications offered generally positive reviews of the device. Specifically, many cited the appealing design, easy-to-use multitouch interface, and the Palm OS.

At the same time, some reviews pointed out the relatively weak battery life and sparse App Catalogue as weak points for the device and its ecosystem. Palm, along with Nokia and BlackBerry maker Research In Motion, are in the position of playing catch-up against the Apple iPhone and its App Store, which features tens of thousands of applications and counting.

However, while the initial applications offered for the Palm Pre may not be extensive in number, they certainly are useful for both the enterprise and general users. eWEEK lists some of the first ones being offered for the Palm Pre.
 
  • Top 12 Apps for the Palm Pre Smartphone
    by Nicholas Kolakowski
  • FlightView
    This application allows Pre users to receive real-time flight status notifications on their device, have their flights added directly to the Pres calendar, and view maps of flights that are currently en route.
  • Mobile by Citysearch
    Find neighborhood business listings and reviews with this application, which utilizes GPS and keyword search. Users can also write and submit reviews, and share business details text, e-mail and Twitter.
  • Where
    This application lets users search for local information, events and news, and then provides maps in order to navigate from Point A to B.
  • LinkedIn
    The social-networking site goes mobile with this Pre application, which provides access to your contacts information, allows you to search through profiles, and accept invitations while on the move.
  • Express Stocks
    This application provides detailed stock information and prices in one place.
  • AccuWeather
    View both local and international weather conditions and forecasts, receive severe weather alerts, and see radar/satellite info.
  • AP News
    In addition to breaking news alerts, the AP News application also provides continuously updated stories, photo galleries, and AP News video.
  • Connect 4
    One of the first in what will inevitably be many games for the Pre, Connect 4 is a classic row-making game that can be played via the touch-screen. Players can also compete online against each other.
  • Pandora
    Creates personalized streaming radio stations, based off particular songs, artists or musical styles; users can also purchase particular songs from the Amazon MP3 store.
  • LikeMe Mobile
    Another social-connectivity tool that lets users look up places to stay, eat or meet people, as well as broadcast their location to people within their social network.
  • Flixster
    This application offers showtimes and details on movies and DVDs, as well as the ability to watch movie trailers, read reviews and buy tickets.
  • Fandango
    A similar application to Flixster, Fandango allows users to browse movie and theater listings, watch trailers, and use GPS to find the closest theater.
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