App Catalog v. Palm's App Website

rootdude · 05/25/2011, 12:36 PM

Not for nothing, but I also thought the app selection was VERY limited until I visited the web version of the App Catalog on Palm's website. I'm not sure why it's the case, but many of the apps aren't 'certified' for the Veer, so they don't show up on the phone, but if you go to the site and select anything that runs on the Pixi (admittedly more limited than the Pre) - there are tons more apps that I was able to 'send to phone' and run successfully. I actually found 17 apps I wanted or needed that I didn't know existed and downloaded and ran them without issue. I certainly had all of the bases covered (news, utilities, games, social networking, etc.) and a few really cool ones that I like a lot.

The only thing I'm missing is a LogMeIn and RDP client, but other than those...

jbg7474 · 05/25/2011, 12:57 PM

I think that's a function of the app catalog in webOS 2.x. For some reason, Palm seems to have decided not to list all the available apps. You can search for them, but exploring by just browsing in the app cat app itself is pretty limited.

dukel · 05/25/2011, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootdude

Not for nothing, but I also thought the app selection was VERY limited until I visited the web version of the App Catalog on Palm's website. I'm not sure why it's the case, but many of the apps aren't 'certified' for the Veer, so they don't show up on the phone, but if you go to the site and select anything that runs on the Pixi (admittedly more limited than the Pre) - there are tons more apps that I was able to 'send to phone' and run successfully. I actually found 17 apps I wanted or needed that I didn't know existed and downloaded and ran them without issue. I certainly had all of the bases covered (news, utilities, games, social networking, etc.) and a few really cool ones that I like a lot.

The only thing I'm missing is a LogMeIn and RDP client, but other than those...

This is dissapointing that everything has not been catalogued properly. Can you give me a link to the website?

sketch42 · 05/26/2011, 12:20 AM

This whole thread is strange.. Because palm said developers need do nothing as all pixi apps will get stamped as veer apps

https://developer.palm.com/content/r...w_devices.html

-- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums

somline · 05/26/2011, 12:56 AM

Thanks rootdude, I think this is helpful for new Veer users.

dukel · 05/26/2011, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sketch42

This whole thread is strange.. Because palm said developers need do nothing as all pixi apps will get stamped as veer apps

https://developer.palm.com/content/r...w_devices.html

-- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums

Can you give the link to the site that he's talking about where I can browse the apps?

somline · 05/26/2011, 01:11 AM

I have installed this google app and this came out searching for "palm app catalog"
Palm USA | Palm Pre Phone | Features, Details

frankos72 · 05/26/2011, 01:40 AM

Yes, very wierd. Simple Bible has been a pixi app for over a year and I didn't do anything to it to make it Veer ready.

I bought a Veer for my wife today (Man it really is small) and Simple Bible was in the catalog, so... I'm not sure why some apps are and some aren't?

dukel · 05/26/2011, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by somline

I have installed this google app and this came out searching for "palm app catalog"
Palm USA | Palm Pre Phone | Features, Details

Thats what I got too but no sign of anywhere to browse apps. OP can you please link to where you are browsing apps on the website?

sketch42 · 05/26/2011, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukel

Can you give the link to the site that he's talking about where I can browse the apps?

Just check out preware.. Web feed is enabled by default

-- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums

dukel · 05/26/2011, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sketch42

Just check out preware.. Web feed is enabled by default

-- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums

When I go to preware all i see is homebrew apps. Where is the palm website the OP is referring to? If you dont know can you at least explain where i can access the full hp app store from within preware cause I cant see anywhere to access all the official apps from within preware?

nyallj · 05/26/2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dukel

When I go to preware all i see is homebrew apps. Where is the palm website the OP is referring to? If you dont know can you at least explain where i can access the full hp app store from within preware cause I cant see anywhere to access all the official apps from within preware?

Did you try browsing this site:

Palm.com | Essential Apps To Get You Started.

EDIT: That's almost the same link as above, but sends you instead to the list of Apps with option: Send to phone in the list.

rootdude · 05/26/2011, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootdude

Not for nothing, but I also thought the app selection was VERY limited until I visited the web version of the App Catalog on Palm's website.

Palm USA | Palm Pre Phone | Features, Details

Then just pour through the apps and look for ones that are 'Pixi' or 'Veer' compatible and 'Send to phone'. It sends you an SMS with a link to the catalog...

OldSkoolVWLover · 05/26/2011, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootdude

Not for nothing, but I also thought the app selection was VERY limited until I visited the web version of the App Catalog on Palm's website. I'm not sure why it's the case, but many of the apps aren't 'certified' for the Veer, so they don't show up on the phone, but if you go to the site and select anything that runs on the Pixi (admittedly more limited than the Pre) - there are tons more apps that I was able to 'send to phone' and run successfully. I actually found 17 apps I wanted or needed that I didn't know existed and downloaded and ran them without issue. I certainly had all of the bases covered (news, utilities, games, social networking, etc.) and a few really cool ones that I like a lot.

The only thing I'm missing is a LogMeIn and RDP client, but other than those...

Did you reply to HardBeatz in the other thread? He works for Palm and was trying to assist you with this issue.

http://forums.precentral.net/hp-veer...ml#post2972955

rootdude · 05/26/2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSkoolVWLover

Did you reply to HardBeatz in the other thread? He works for Palm and was trying to assist you with this issue.

http://forums.precentral.net/hp-veer...ml#post2972955

I did - but it wasn't so much an issue as it was a realization that I was trying to share with others...

OldSkoolVWLover · 05/26/2011, 01:14 PM

Just wanted to make sure, cuz if they aren't showing up in the app catalog, that is an issue for the average user (who wouldn't be on these forums). Just want to make sure it gets into the bug log if there is a bug in the app cat. The app cat needs to function correctly for WebOS to grow.

dukel · 05/26/2011, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rootdude

Palm USA | Palm Pre Phone | Features, Details

Then just pour through the apps and look for ones that are 'Pixi' or 'Veer' compatible and 'Send to phone'. It sends you an SMS with a link to the catalog...

All I see is a few featured apps. Where on that page do you scan through the apps?

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rootdude Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 51 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 24 Thanked 68 Times in 16 Posts	App Catalog v. Palm's App Website Not for nothing, but I also thought the app selection was VERY limited until I visited the web version of the App Catalog on Palm's website. I'm not sure why it's the case, but many of the apps aren't 'certified' for the Veer, so they don't show up on the phone, but if you go to the site and select anything that runs on the Pixi (admittedly more limited than the Pre) - there are tons more apps that I was able to 'send to phone' and run successfully. I actually found 17 apps I wanted or needed that I didn't know existed and downloaded and ran them without issue. I certainly had all of the bases covered (news, utilities, games, social networking, etc.) and a few really cool ones that I like a lot. The only thing I'm missing is a LogMeIn and RDP client, but other than those...
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