The Palm Pre is iTunes compatible: Watch out Apple!

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It looks like the iPhone is in serious trouble, as the Palm Pre has just announced news that will have Apple HQ wearing sackcloth and ashes before very long. The Palm Pre is going to be able to sync with iTunes– cue drumroll, gaping mouths, and a serious problem for the Apple clan. Up till now, iTunes as well as a snazzy interface and web browser has been what’s kept the iPhone ahead of the game, but with news that the impressive looking Pre is going to be compatible, well, battle lines have been firmly drawn.

OK, DRM will still be an issue with the Pre, but considering you’re getting superior specs to the iPhone combined with their natty new OS, it’s going to be a close call. The Pre will be available later this year and boasts a 3 megapixel camera, 3.1 inch touchscreen and the usual Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections. It also gives you a 3.5mm jack- important for audiophiles- and will most likely be a free on contract jobby,

[via TechRadar]

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Zara Rabinowicz