Imo there is a major privacy and security risk with the email client because it automatically downloads remote images in emails.
All current desktop clients avoid loading remote images for a reason. Most remote images have URL parameters containing a user identification which is used e.g. to verify this email address exists. It is a common approach used in spam mails.
I placed a feature request a year ago but in WebOS 2.1 it is not disabled yet. There is also a patch request at the Precentral forums but it doesn't seem that there will be a patch. I hope this thread gets a little more attention.
Dear HP, please disable the remote image loading in 2.2. I am tired of using my webmail to check if a mail is safe to open.
If anybody finds a patch for this, please post it here. This is something that should be in Preferences - a basic security feature to ensure email integrity.
Welcome to the Palm Forums. I might suggest you file an official feature request at -Palm Feedback and Feature Link ...They Do Listen!
Hope that helps...
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Thanks for the link. I already filed an official feature request a year ago but I do it again if that will help...and I hope it does because it is really annoying.
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