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What’s next (drumroll, please…)? HP is contributing webOS to the open source community
With the goal of ensuring that the webOS platform will continue to evolve in new and creative ways, HP announced today its plan to contribute both webOS and the Enyo application framework to the open source community. As HP President and CEO Meg Whitman noted, "webOS is the only platform des
HP to Open Source WebOS
HP has just posted a press release detailing its decision on its future plans for the webOS platform. In short, the company plans to open source the webOS software but is noncommittal on any future hardware plans. HP days they will make the underlying code of webOS available under an open source
Pre 2 and TouchPad Updates Rolling Out
Every time HP announces a new update to their WebOS devices, the community breathes a collective sigh of relief that their devices are continuing to be useful and supported. So this week's news that a WebOS system update for both the TouchPad and the Pre 2 is definitely reason to smile. First
HP Holding WebOS Decision Announcement Meeting Friday
Coming as something of a surprise this late Thursday evening, Precentral brings word of the breaking news that that HP CEO Meg Whitman has scheduled an all-hands meeting for Friday, December 9th. At approximately 10:30AM PST, the fate of WebOS in the hands of HP should finally be made clear. Las
HP Holding a Refurbished TouchPad Sale Dec 11
Just when you thought it was safe to start your holiday shopping for an Android or iOS-based tablet, HP has announced a curious return of the fire sale TouchPads, albeit as a slightly less attractive offering than what was offered during the original August blowout. Beginning December 11th at 7P
Whitman: HP to Decide on WebOS Within Weeks
According to a new report from AllThingsD, HP's CEO Meg Whitman is about ready to end the ongoing saga over the uncertain future of WebOS within the next two weeks. Speaking to a French newspaper, she reportedly revealed: Q: What will you do with your operating system webOS? A: We should announ
Cyber Monday webOS app specials
You can still pick up some Black Friday/Cyber Monday special in the webOS App Catalog. Titles on sale (up to 75% off) include: How the Grinch Stole Chirstmas Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Splashtop Remote Desktop Trudie Styler's Weight Loss Yoga Audubon Trees Doodle Fit EVAC HD Everlands HD
Kick off your holiday shopping in the App Catalog
Black Friday has hit the App Catalog. (And, no, Virginia – Black Friday was not named in honor of the “Friday” song by Rebecca Black.) You’ll find a bagful of apps on sale, ranging from seasonal picks like How The Grinch Stole Christmas,, or useful guides like Audubon Trees to help you get
Reuters Reports WebOS Sale Possible, Announcement Expected Soon
After nearly three months of uncertainty, it looks like the other shoe may be ready to drop for HP's WebOS decision. A Reuters article reports that HP is in talks to sell WebOS to any of "several" unnamed suitors. Assisting HP in the decision to keep or sell the WebOS/Palm GBU is Bank of America
The Cat’s in the App
All the news that's fit to tweet -- on your TouchPad, mighty sweet! Sometimes, though, it's kinda tense -- all these things that don't make sense. Euro-debt, and Occupyin', climate change...it's awfully tryin'. Need a break from dreary news? Get a dose of Dr. Seuss! (Though I hear the way to vo