Palm (companion)

The Palm phone, or "Palm companion device", "Palm Palm", codenamed "Pepito" with model number PVG100 [3][4] 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.[5]

Palm
CodenamePepito
BrandPalm Ventures Group
ManufacturerTCL Corporation
ModelPVG100
First releasedOctober 15, 2018 (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)[1]
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[2]

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.[6][7]

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 can only be used by pairing the device with another phone on the Verizon network.[8][9] 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.[10]

It is the first "Palm"-branded device on the market since 2010 (Palm Pre 2).[11]

Specifications

Software[12]
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

WLAN 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)

Keyboard Fleksy

Hardware[13]
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.[5][14][15][16] It was released for sale as standalone device in the US in April 2019.[17]

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References
  1. Yamamoto), 山本竜也(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.
  2. "Palm". Verizon Wireless. Verizon Wireless.
  3. "Palm's Upcoming 'Pepito' Android Oreo Phone Has A Tiny 3.3-inch Display". HotHardware. August 10, 2018.
  4. "Palm's New Android Phone Is a Low-End Throwback". August 10, 2018.
  5. "The mini Palm Phone running Android is now available in Hong Kong, priced around $380 - Gizchina.com". www.gizchina.com.
  6. "TCL Acquires Palm Brand, Preps for Comeback". PCMag UK. 2015-01-06. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
  7. "PressReader.com - Connecting People Through News". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
  8. "Bloomberg - Are you a robot?". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
  9. Kleinman, Zoe (2018-10-16). "Tiny Palm smartphone baffles gadget fans". BBC News. Retrieved 2018-10-17.
  10. Mogg, Trevor (2019-04-04). "Palm seeks redemption for its tiny smartphone, now a $199 stand-alone handset". Digital Trends. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
  11. Friedman, Alan. "New Palm logo leaks". Phone Arena.
  12. "The new Palm is a tiny phone to keep you away from your phone". The Verge. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  13. "Palm | PRODUCT". blank-template. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  14. "Vodafone introduces Palm – the ultra-mobile companion device that lets users live in the moment". www.vodafone.com. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
  15. 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.
  16. "Vodafone launches exclusive Palm mini smartphone sale in Spain". www.telecompaper.com. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
  17. "Palm's tiny phone can finally be purchased as a standalone device". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
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