Palm Treo 650 Update 1.17 for Cingular Customers

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Cingular customers have another update available for their Treo 650. If you missed the previous update, do not worry. This update includes all the previous enhancements along with some new ones.

• Includes VersaMail 3.1c, the latest version for Cingular Wireless Treo 650, which includes an updated Mail Service (ISP) list.
  
• Adds support for Gmail attachment downloads via web browser
  
• Optimizes Bluetooth performance for some Motorola headsets and other car kits
  
• Adds voice quality enhancements.
  
• Optimizes memory handling
  
• Correctly saves Auto-off power setting. This addresses an issue experienced by some users after installing updater version 1.15
  
• Adds an audible beep to indicate call initiation failures
  
• Improves battery life by automatically turning off screen after 30 seconds of a call (originally included in Treo 650 Update 1.15). The power savings will vary depending on usage patterns. To turn the display back on at any time, tap the screen. Do not press the red Power/End button, unless you want to end the call. The screen-off feature applies to handset mode only, not speakerphone or headset modes.

Be sure you download the correct update. Apparently, there are three separate downloads depending on what version of the software you have (CNG, CNB, or CNA).

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Thanks, Antoine! "Back" maybe a little premature, but I am getting a little more sleep. Plus, I felt that a ROM update is big enough news to make time to post an article. Take care.