Palm (companion)

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Palm
CodenamePepito
BrandPalm Ventures Group
TCL Corporation (In some markets)[1]
ManufacturerTinno Mobile
ModelPVG100
First releasedOctober 15, 2018; 3 years ago (2018-10-15)
Availability by regionNovember 2, 2018 (US)
December 6, 2018 (UK, Spain, Germany)
2019 (Other European countries)
January 20, 2019 (Hong Kong)
April 4, 2019 (US, standalone)
April 24, 2019 (Japan)[2]
TypeSmartphone
Wearable device
"Ultra-Mobile"
Form factorSlate
Dimensions96.6 mm × 50.6 mm × 7.4 mm (3.80 in × 1.99 in × 0.29 in)
Mass62.5 g (2.20 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 8.1 "Oreo"
System on chipQualcomm Snapdragon 435
CPUMSM8940 Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz and 4x1.1 GHz) Kryo 360
GPUAdreno 505
Memory3 GB RAM
Storage32 GB
Removable storagenon-expandable
Battery800 mAh
Data inputsSensors:

Other:

Display3.3 in (83.8 mm) 1280x720 LCD (445 ppi)
Rear camera12MP with flash
Front camera8MP
SoundDual purpose speaker
ConnectivityBluetooth 4.2 low energy

Wi-Fi b/g/n (2.4GHz)

3G UMTS/4G LTE
Websitewww.palm.com
References[3]

The Palm phone, or "Palm companion device", "Palm Palm", "TCL Palm",[4] codenamed "Pepito" with model number PVG100[5][6] is a smartphone running the Android operating system, announced on October 15, 2018, and is first available in the United States from November 2, that year.[7]

Palm is developed, designed, and marketed by Palm Ventures Group, a San Francisco-based start up founded by Dennis Miloseski and Howard Nuk. Palm Ventures is financially backed by Chinese electronics company TCL that owns the Palm trademark, originally of Palm, Inc.[8][9] The phone is manufactured by China's Tinno Mobile as an ODM for TCL.[10]

With a 3.3-inch screen and 62.5g weight that is noticeably smaller and lighter than other smartphones released at the same time, the Palm was initially marketed as "an ultra-mobile companion" device that is meant to be used in conjunction with a regular smartphone—positioning it as a cross-over between a wearable and a smartphone, and originally could only be used by pairing the device with another phone on the Verizon network.[11][12] However, the restriction was subsequently lifted for new buyers as well as oversea markets, which make it also possible to use the device as a standalone phone.[13]

It is the first "Palm"-branded device on the market since 2010 (Palm Pre 2).[14]

Specifications[]

Software[15][]

Software
Operating System Android 8.1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor. Octa-core CPU
Storage 32 GB
RAM 3 GB
Security Face unlock
Sensors G-Sensor, Glonass GPS, Proximity, E-compass, Gyro
Connectivity 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2 low energy Ant+

WLAN 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)

Keyboard Fleksy

Hardware[16][]

Hardware
Display 3.3" 1280x720 LCD, 445 ppi
Glass Impact resistant front and rear Corning Gorilla Glass
Rear camera 12 MP (with flash)
Front camera 8 MP
Construction Crafted billet aluminum mid-frame
IP rating IP68 water and dust resistant
Audio Dual purpose speaker (no audio jack)
Battery 800 mAh non-removable battery

(All-day battery life*, 3+ day standby time)

Charging USB-C
SIM Nano-SIM (Non-removable in Verizon variant)
Size 50.6 x 96.6 x 7.4 mm
Weight 62.5 grams
Colors Gold and Titanium

Availability[]

The Palm was initially launched on November 2, 2018, exclusively on Verizon in the US as a companion device in a bundle with a phone. Since December 2018 it has been available on Vodafone in the UK, Spain and Germany. Vodafone has secured a 6 months exclusivity deal for Europe. Since January 20, 2019, the device has been available in Hong Kong.[7][17][18][19] It was released for sale as standalone device in the US in April 2019.[20]

References[]

  1. ^ TCL Palm手机登录香港：3+32GB售价2988港元
  2. ^ Yamamoto), 山本��也(Tatsuya. "Palm Phoneの駆動時間が延長できるバッテリー付きケースを試す。ギリギリ1日は持ちそう - Engadget Japanese". Engadget JP.
  3. ^ "Palm". Verizon Wireless. Verizon Wireless.
  4. ^ TCL Palm手机登录香港：3+32GB售价2988港元
  5. ^ "Palm's Upcoming 'Pepito' Android Oreo Phone Has A Tiny 3.3-inch Display". HotHardware. August 10, 2018.
  6. ^ "Palm's New Android Phone Is a Low-End Throwback". August 10, 2018.
  7. ^ a b "The mini Palm Phone running Android is now available in Hong Kong, priced around $380 - Gizchina.com". www.gizchina.com.
  8. ^ "TCL Acquires Palm Brand, Preps for Comeback". PCMag UK. 2015-01-06. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
  9. ^ "PressReader.com - Connecting People Through News". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
  10. ^ 天珑手机 乐天推出3.6英寸小屏新机：仅重79g 天珑移动代工
  11. ^ "Palm Plans Comeback With Tiny Phone, Stephen Curry Endorsement". Bloomberg.com. 2018-10-15. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
  12. ^ Kleinman, Zoe (2018-10-16). "Tiny Palm smartphone baffles gadget fans". BBC News. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
  13. ^ Mogg, Trevor (2019-04-04). "Palm seeks redemption for its tiny smartphone, now a $199 stand-alone handset". Digital Trends. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
  14. ^ Friedman, Alan. "New Palm logo leaks". Phone Arena.
  15. ^ "The new Palm is a tiny phone to keep you away from your phone". The Verge. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  16. ^ "Palm | PRODUCT". blank-template. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  17. ^ "Vodafone introduces Palm – the ultra-mobile companion device that lets users live in the moment". www.vodafone.com. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
  18. ^ News, P. A. (2018-10-25). "The new Palm phone that's not a phone is coming to the UK". FarmWeek. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
  19. ^ "Vodafone launches exclusive Palm mini smartphone sale in Spain". www.telecompaper.com. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
  20. ^ "Palm's tiny phone can finally be purchased as a standalone device". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
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