HTC considers buying its own smartphone operating system
HTC has no immediate plans to buy its own smartphone operating system, but it's not ruling such an acquisition out.
Report: HP to produce up to 200,000 more TouchPads
Get your credit card ready: A new reports says that HP is planning to produce between 100,000 and 200,000 more TouchPad units.
Samsung rules out buying webOS
Image used with permission by copyright holder Speaking at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, Samsung CEO Choi Gee Sung said his company would “never” pursue a deal to acquire webOS from Hewlett-Packard. “It’s not right that acquiring an operating system is becoming a fashion,” Bloomberg quotes Choi as saying. A Samsung spokesperon in […]
Yes, it’s discontinued, but HP may offer more TouchPads for sale
HP's $99 TouchPad tablet was such a hit that, even though it's discontinued, it flew off retailer shelves. And HP might - just might - offer more of them.
Got a slow HP TouchPad? Here are 3 easy ways to speed it up
We give step-by-step instructions on three different ways you can speed up the HP TouchPad. Everything from entering a simple code to overclocking the tablet to 1.5 GHz.
The HP Pre 3 will not be sold in the US
HP does not plan to sell the HP Pre 3 in the United States, it will only be sold in a limited release.
HP webOS tablet prices slashed at Best Buy and elsewhere, availability is scarce
Store supplies disappear as Best Buy and other retailers slash the price on HP TouchPad tablets following Hewlett-Packard's announcement last week that it is discontinuing support for its webOS platform.
Opinion: How the Google-Motorola deal will spawn a new OS
Where will Android refugees like Samsung, HTC and LG settle in the wake of Google’s Motorola buy? A new Mystery OS that hasn’t yet revealed itself.
Come join us, Microsoft says to WebOS developers
The future of WebOS, the operating system developed by Palm and bought by Hewlett-Packard, looks highly uncertain following HP's decision this week to leave the PC business and end tablet and smartphone production. Realizing there'll be a number of WebOS developers out there wondering what to do next, computer giant Microsoft has come up with a suggestion.
HP’s stock reacts to yesterday’s announcements by dropping 26%
HP's stock takes a nose-dive after announcing yesterday its plan to stop PC production and possibly killing off webOS.
HP may not abandon webOS software – execs scramble to figure out a plan
Yesterday, HP's webOS team held an emergency meeting to address what the hell might happen to webOS. Department head Stephen DeWitt didn't have any answers, claiming that a plan to make a plan was underway.
HP wants to sell its PC business, kill webOS: So what happens now?
When the number one manufacturer of computers decides to pack up its bags and go home, the industry is in for a major shakeup. Here's what the sale of HP's consumer division and the death of webOS will mean moving forward.
HP announces it will discontinue webOS development
HP announces it will discontinue support of the operating system, though licensing or reselling are still options.
HP wants to take webOS everywhere: appliances, cars, you name it
Undeterred by weak sales of the TouchPad, HP is moving ahead with webOS. The PC maker is now in talks to license the OS for use in smart appliances, cars, and other gadgets.
HP TouchPad gets $50 cheaper
Did $499.99 put you off from buying HP's webOS-based TouchPad tablets? How would you feel about $449.99?
HP TouchPad gets its Movie Store
HP is tricking out entertainment options on the TouchPad, adding a RoxioNow-powered Movie Store to its webOS tablet.
HP replaces head of Palm webOS with its best PC guy
10 days after a cool launch for the TouchPad tablet, HP has replaced ex-Palm CEO Jon Rubinstein as head of the webOS division, moving him into the PC department.
One size doesn’t fit all: How the PlayBook and TouchPad outperform the iPad
The iPad still make the best choice for the masses, but for consumers focused on certain types of experiences, the TouchPad and PlayBook make better choices.
HP in talks to license webOS
Both HP CEO Leo Apotheker and HP's Palm boss Jon Rubenstein have confirmed they're talking to multiple companies about licensing out webOS.
Report: HP readying 7-inch TouchPad tablet
HP's 10-inch TouchPad hasn't reached consumers yet, but the Taiwan Economic News reports HP is readying a 7-inch tablet may be coming in August.
HP announces Pivot magazine for the TouchPad
HP is developing its own magazine for TouchPad users called Pivot. The new publication hopes to enlighten and help users find new and relevant apps to use.
HP TouchPad available for pre-order
Hewlett-Packard's webOS-powered TouchPad 9.7-inch tablet is now available for pre-order, with units set to reach customers July 1.
HP TouchPad on sale July 1 starting at $499.99
HP's TouchPad features a 9.7 inch display and webOS, and goes on sale in the U.S. July 1 - a version with AT&T 3G service will follow this summer.
Comscore finds BlackBerry taking a beating
During February, March, and April, Comscore finds RIM lost 4.7 percent of the smartphone market...while Android gained 5.2 percent.
HP to open WebOS, directly compete with Android and Windows
HP's CEO Leo Apotheker revealed that WebOS may become a licensed platform like Android or Windows.
HP Veer 4G landing at AT&T May 15
HP's Veer 4G compact smartphone - running webOS and featuring a QWERTY keypad - will go on sale from AT&T on May 15 for $99.99.
HP planning to put WebOS on every PC it ships in 2012
HP is getting serious about WebOS integration with plans to have the formerly mobile operating system extend to all of its PCs starting next year.
Angry Birds to break through to Facebook
With best-selling mobile game Angry Birds about to cross the 100 million downloads threshold, Rovio says the game is about to fly onto Facebook.
BlackBerry PlayBook coming April 10?
We haven't heard anything from RIM, but rumors are pointing toward an April 10 launch for its 7-inch BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.
HP CEO: We don’t bring products to market fast enough
HP's new CEO Leo Apotheker says the company's problem isn't innovation: it's taking too long to bring products to market.
HP claims great relationship with Microsoft, cryptic about WebOS PC plans
In a series of interviews, HP executives have clarified that the company's relationship with Microsoft is still solid.
HP TouchPad Snapdragon chip capable of 1080p, 3D, says Qualcomm
The Qualcomm-made Snapdragon processor that will power the HP TouchPad tablet has serious potential — but is it enough to compete with Apple's juggernaut device?
Five reasons why the sun is setting on Windows dominance
The world is changing, and the clumsy Redmond behemoth just can't seem to keep up. Here's why the sun is setting on Microsoft's once-invincible Windows empire.
HP TouchPad: Game changer or missed opportunity?
HP has aggressive plans for the TouchPad, but a generic name, late timing and lack of apps could foil the would-be iPad challenger.
HP snubs Windows, plans to integrate webOS into PCs
Hewlett Packard had a historic day today. First it announced several new devices and then dropped a bomb: it plans to integrate WebOS into its printers, PCs, and notebooks, giving it one universal platform for all its devices.
HP unveils WebOS HP Veer, Palm Pre 3, and HP TouchPad tablet
At its WebOS event today, HP announced three new products: the tiny HP Veer smartphone, the Palm Pre 3, and the 9.7-inch HP TouchPad tablet. Full details and pictures are included below.
First leaked look at HP Palm’s webOS Topaz tablet
Apparently February 9 couldn't come soon enough: Well before HP's scheduled press event, details have started to surface on the so-called Topaz and Opal tablets from HP Palm.