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2009

Web Browser

The Browser on the Palm Pre is fast and robust. Multiple cards containing different websites can be opened and kept open while working on other apps. You can double-tap on a region on a website, and the Browser will zoom in on that region. Alternatively, you can use two fingers to “pinch” or “spread” a specific region for zooming in and out respectively. You can use javascript-heavy websites such as Google Docs and other web-apps quite easily. Bookmarking is simple and intuitive. 

Palm Pre Applications : Web Browser Palm Pre Apps : Web Browser

You can add a frequently used webpage to the launcher application so that it shows up just like any other app on the list. The application menu allows you to browse your bookmarks and history. The preferences sub-menu shows controls for pop-up windows, cookies, and javascript. Overall, the Web Browser on the Palm Pre offers a clean, intuitive, and fast browsing experience.



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9 Responses to “Web Browser”

  1. ArthurD May 29th, 2009 at 2:13 am

    Thanks a lot. Can’t wait to get my hands on a Pre!

  2. JC June 15th, 2009 at 11:15 am

    Is there a trick to type special characters into the pre’s browser? I can’t seem to be able to type “\” (back slash). Also, would this browser ever support copy and paste from another application?

  3. Tonky July 1st, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    and how do u delete a bookmark from the browser without deleting all your bookmarks?

    Admin: You do this by going to your bookmarks view and swiping across a specific bookmark (swipe left or right, doesn’t matter). As you swipe you’ll see it uncover two buttons “delete” and “cancel.” Tapping “delete” will only delete that specific bookmark. Hope that helps.

  4. Chris July 22nd, 2009 at 6:19 am

    I use Panasonic IP cams at home which and internet accessible via viewcamnet.com. In order to view and control the cam you need to be able to load an ActiveX plug-in. It works on the iPhone but not the Pre. Is there a special app needed to run ActiveX components?

  5. Thomas August 4th, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    How do you edit the web pages that initially came up on the first page after touching the web icon?

    Admin: Hi Thomas, those are simply your bookmarks. To add a bookmark, visit the website first and then tap the “Web” menu at the top left – you’ll see a menu item to add a bookmark. Once you’ve added it, you’ll see this new website show up on that initial list when you first launch the browser app. To delete a bookmark, go again to the initial page when you first launch the Browser app, and tap Bookmarks under the “Web” menu. You’ll see a list of your current bookmarks, swipe left or right on a particular bookmark to expose the delete button.

    Hope that helps.

    - Admin

  6. Marcus September 4th, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    Is there an app that allows me to talk on a bluetooth and surf the web at the same time the whole reason why I bought a pre and it doesn’t seem posible thankx

  7. Ali Salmaan November 20th, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    How do I view PDF documents via a link on a website and is there an equivalent “Save As” feature to save content to my Palm Pre? I’m also having trouble playing MP4 files via the browser so will this feature be fixed with an upcoming release of the software?

  8. jenn December 9th, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    is it possible to view your cookies on the palm pre???

  9. Andy B January 27th, 2010 at 10:13 am

    I have had a Q for the last several years and now I have a Pre and there’s a steep learning curve. Under the Web icon, all I have is Facebook, Palm, Amazon, ESPN and Verizon.I can’t seem to find an address bar to type in the url to bookmark it or do anything else I want to do. Can you help?