Apple went and did it. Updated their iTunes (version 8.2.1) so that a Palm Pre can no longer sync with iTunes. We are ambivalent about this move. Apple had to do it to protect their ecosystem, but we liked it that Palm had created a little pathway into Apple's ecosystem empire. On the other hand, we liked Palm allowing customers to sync with iTunes, but couldn't they come up with something similar rather than the cumbersome media sync or hard drive method to move files between a computer and the Pre.
We like the Apple – Palm cage fight though. If Palm can make it through these rough times, their arsenal of ex-Apple folks should give a good fight to the reigning smartphone king. Good times!!!
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