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The USB Implementers Forum sided with  Apple for modifying its iTunes USB sync so that the Palm Pre work-around wouldn't work.

Apple changed the latest update iTunes software to block access by Palm's smartphone.

Palm voiced their complaint to the group in July for Apple's improper use its USB vendor code to block competitors. The forum disagreed in a letter sent to both companies on Tuesday. They also warned that if Palm changes the Pre's software to include Apple's vendor code, it would violate the forum's rules.

The USB-IF  Letter states:

Your letter also states that:

"Palm will shortly issue an update of its WebOS operating system that uses Apple's Vendor ID number for the sole purpose of restoring the Palm media sync functionality."

I attach for your information the USB-IF's adopted and published policy regarding Vendor Identification Numbers (VIDs). Under the Policy, Palm may only use the single Vendor ID issued to Palm for Palm's usage. Usage of any other company's Vendor ID is specifically precluded. Palm's expressed intent to use Apple's VID appears to violate the attached policy.

Please clarify Palm's intent and respond to this potential violation within seven days."

Palm's first letter stated

"We engaged with the USB-IF because we believe consumers should have freedom and choice in how and where they use the non-rights managed media they already own. We are reviewing the letter from the USB-IF and will respond as appropriate."

T-Mobile Shadow Rated 3.5 out of 5 by Wireless and Mobile News Review of Reviews

Although not all the reviews are in yet, the T-Mobile Shadow from HTC does have a shadow of a chance of becoming popular if people can get used to the Windows Mobile interface, its different keyboard and navigation wheel (also referred to as rotating or spinning jog wheel).

Reviewers praised the sleek design, Quad-band GSM, Edge Wi-Fi capabilites, and the way the Windows operating system is made more user-friendly, while it takes time to learn the reduced two-letters to a key keyboard. Some reviewers liked the new slider and the function buttons while others found them slippery.

The worst problem commented on by two reviewers is that the call quality is poor and makes voices higher-pitched, a bad sign for sopranos and tenors. 

If more exciting stellar reviews appear we may improve the rating. For summaries of the reviews and links continue reading.