USB forum to host grudge match: Palm Pre vs. Apple iPhone

If you’ve never heard of the USB Forum, don’t feel bad. Palm has filed a complaint with the forum that alleges Apple is restraining trade. It is an odd place for Palm to launch this kind of attack.

The USB Forum began in 1985 as a way to build support for similar connections. Apple is a member of the Forum. Palm aims to point out that Apple is misusing the standard of interoperability created by iTunes not allowing connection via USB to other devices, such as the Palm Pre.