Google and RIM have been working together rather well as of late. A recent update to the integrated BlackBerry Google Chat client in October brought a host of nice features with a great UI, and the Gmail / BIS integration just keeps getting better with BES-like syncing features that make using Gmail with your Berry an incredibly pleasant experience. Just when you thought things couldn’t get any better, Google dropped the latest bomb. Google Calender is now fully syncable with your on-board BlackBerry datebook. Simply download a small program from Google, enter all of the relevant details, and you’re as good as synced. Best of all, as with most Google services, this won’t cost you a penny. Hit the link and enjoy!

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In a piece carried by the Wall Street Journal detailing the Jon Rubenstein-era shake-up at Palm, we get the first confirmation of Wednesday’s layoff rumor. According to the WSJ, “Yesterday, Palm made some reassignments and staff reductions.” The article does not cite specific numbers. Regardless, our hearts go out to those who received this unfortunately timed news. Given Palm’s long, steady trudge towards obscurity, couldn’t this have waited just a few more weeks?

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