HP has released new OS updates for its TouchPad tablet and Pre 2 and Pre 3 smartphones. The TouchPad gets href=”http://developer.palm.com/” rel=”homepage” target=”_blank” title=”WebOS”>webOS v.3.0.5, which offers faster switching in Calendar views, IM indicators, and quicker scrolling in Email. It also gets support for HTTP Live Streaming, the ability to toggle auto-correct on and off, and a handy typing shortcut – two consecutive spaces will now be entered as one space and a period, something that we have seen on many other smartphone and tablet systems. The update is going out now over-the-air.
As for HP’s smartphones, the Pre 2 (unlocked and AT&T/Verizon variants) and the unlocked Pre 3, the company has bumped up its OS to v2.2.4. The update brings improvements with href=”http://skype.com/” rel=”homepage” target=”_blank” title=”Skype”>Skype messaging and voice calls as well as MAP for Bluetooth.
HP indicates that users will also notice overall improvements made in its Messaging, Calendar, and Contacts applications on both the tablet and smartphones.