Palm webOS 1.2.1 fixes iTunes sync... again

Okay kids, this is starting to get a little out of hand now. Palm has once again pushed back at Apple, releasing webOS 1.2.1 today that "resolves an issue preventing media sync from working with the latest version of iTunes." What's that issue, you might ask? Well, I'd say the fact that Apple isn't too happy that Palm is breaking all sorts of rules to make their device appear as an iPhone.

It all started back in May, when it was determined that plugging a Palm Pre into a Mac will allow it to sync content with iTunes with no issues. This honeymoon period didn't last too long and once Apple figured out what was going on, Apple swiftly released an update to iTunes that prevented syncing from non-Apple devices.

Apparently, that wasn't good enough for Palm and it was determined that they were trying to make the Pre appear to be an Apple device when it was plugged in for syncing. Palm turned around and released yet another webOS update that fixed the sync and it worked well until the USB-IF got involved and sided with Apple, telling Palm they had to cease and desist.

Looks like Palm is back on the attack and this latest release is sure to stir up the pot once again.

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scojac

This is ridiculous. Palm keeps re-enabling syncing with iTunes for the Pre, but Apple can't even fix iPod sync issues with iTunes 9?? Since one week after getting iTunes 9, the iPod has no longer been recognized. I went through Apple support documents, followed the instructions (i.e. uninstall and reinstall iTunes, basically) and it worked...for a week. Then it broke, just like before. I decided to revert to iTunes 8.2 just so I can sync my iPod touch.

Apple, please get on the ball.

October 05 2009 at 6:15 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Jamie

The real question is - would you buy a Palm on the basis that it syncs with iTunes?

Probably not given the fact that the sync keeps getting broken by Apple. Even the publicity generated each time Apple breaks the sync is good for Apple and bad for Palm

October 05 2009 at 12:13 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

iBearTouch

Whatever happens with this, I am certain that Apple's programmers, AND lawyers are going to have quite a bit of work on their plates, as long as this persists...

October 05 2009 at 7:24 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

pinalparker

This morning Palm announced that it has released version 1.2.1 of its webOS smartphone operating system for the Palm Pre and the upcoming Pixi. The new release fixes an issue with Microsoft Exchange as well as re-enables media synchronization with the latest version of Apple's iTunes (9.0.1).

Dazzle Smile Pro

October 05 2009 at 6:01 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Dylan

I'm sorry, but can someone explain to me what's so bad about third party hardware being compatible with iTunes?

October 04 2009 at 10:44 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

wosuh

apple is acting very much like microsoft. ha!

October 04 2009 at 12:35 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

philasan

USB never said cease and desist!... Palm complained about apple using the USB identification system to lock out people from iTunes and USB said they had no problem with it. Don't twist words. Even if the point is... Palm got Pre's syncing with iTunes again despite Apple's attempts to circumvent it.

October 04 2009 at 3:35 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Jenny

Why is TUAW still even beating this dead horse? They need to let it finally die. What needs to happen is some smart shareware developer write the app needed for the Pre to sync with iTunes (legally of course) and get rich off of Palm's mistake.

Apple has a right to protect its investments, and it's doing it the correct way. Besides after all this crap, why would anyone want to stay with Palm? I certainly won't be buying a Palm anything.

October 04 2009 at 2:26 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Pimpzilla

You mean, like this?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdVzboF2E2Q
Salling Media Sync and Double Twist have been available for the Pre since day one. Both work great.

October 04 2009 at 2:32 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Jenny

http://www.doubletwist.com/dt/Home/Index.dt

Doubletwists' website, and the software appears to be free to use. hahahahahaha!!

October 04 2009 at 3:41 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

totoro

By "fixing" you mean "hacking", right?

Fixing implies that something was broken in the first place.

October 03 2009 at 10:48 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Bastian

There'd been a few rumors about Psystars finacial backgrounds... let's face it... maybe Psystar is Palm's personal battleground against Apple... ;)

October 03 2009 at 7:09 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply