Why can’t I change my Pre to stay on for longer than 30 seconds?
I’ve been enjoying, well almost enjoying the new 1.1 webOS for almost 12 hours and I’m already pissed. Apparently someone didn’t do enough testing to make sure everything works the way it’s supposed to. I wouldn’t be upset if it were something small but it’s pretty big actually. To access my company’s email I have to use Exchange which now requires me to have a lock code on my phone. No problem – I accept that.
I went into “Screen & Lock” and changed the setting to 30 Seconds just because I wanted to save power last night before I went to bed. I woke up and now I can no longer toggle between the times. I’m only able to select 30 seconds.
I’m currently in the process of restoring my phone to see if going back to square 1 will allow me go undo this.
Palm…..please, please stop screwing you customers. I realize you’re righting an uphill battle but c’mon. I’m already stuck with the phone because I extended my Sprint contract to get it. The hardware is nice and the software is pretty slick too but these little gotchas have to go.
My webOS 1.0.4 wish list
After updating my Pre to 1.0.3, I have gotta say that it definitely works better and faster, so I got to thinking what other things Palm may have up its sleeve. In thinking about what great things could come with the next update I wanted to be conservative but a little daring.
First, it would be great to see Flash come to the Pre. TechCrunch reported on Flash coming to Android and it only makes sense for it to come onto other phones like the iPhone and definitely the Pre.
Next, I’d have to say that the App Catalog needs to come out of BETA. It’s a big sticking point a lot of people use to make fun of the Pre and the sooner more apps get in there the faster I can start playing around with them.
Also, it would help if Palm provided some fixes to the radios to fix a lot of the issues people have been having with their reception.
Lastly, it may seem trivial but as good as the camera is on the Pre I’d love to be able to record video. A lot has been made about how much video is being uploaded by people who have iPhones and the reality is that we all want to capture more of what goes on with us, especially when it comes to current events and citizen journalism. It can be a stand alone app or built into the phone but it would definitely be appreciated.
Do you have any things you wish Palm would put into webOS? If so, sound off in the comments.
