The tiny Palm phone is more than a sidekick

And yes, Palm takes this opportunity to improve some of the other problems of the phone. Software updates should extend battery life, as well as color accuracy and low-light shooting. It can even take HDR photos, which is not what is expected of such a compact device. The standalone Palm phone will include these features ready for use, while all others will receive them later in April.

These improvements could make it a more convincing product, even if you still want to think carefully before you get one. As we noted in our review, size does not fit everyone. The tiny keyboard and gesture searches will not completely compensate for the lack of screen area and the jury will decide if the improvements in battery life will be sufficient. Palm's creation always addresses a small group of people – it's just a larger group than it used to be.