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HP, Uncategorized, software, webOS

HP to continue running the webOS App Catalog and even “refine” it

August 22nd 2011 | Posted by WebOsArena

Once the word spread that HP was halting production of webOS flavored hardware, those with such devices were a little concerned about the webOS App Catalog. Those still sporting a Pre or a Pixi, a Veer or even a TouchPad will be happy to learn that the Palo Alto based firm will not [...]

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HTC, Uncategorized, android, software, webOS

Peter Chou says HTC is not interested in having its own OS, will stick with Android

August 22nd 2011 | Posted by WebOsArena

The last few weeks have seen a change in the smartphone landscape, thanks to Google’s acquisition of Motorola and HP’s decision to stop producing any more webOS flavored hardware. Is there an opportunity somewhere for HTC to get involved and perhaps acquire webOS or another OS to call its own? The [...]

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Apple, Uncategorized, Windows, android, software, webOS

Time Inc. promises tablet versions of all magazines by the end of the year

August 4th 2011 | Posted by WebOsArena

Our digital news stands are about to get quite a bit better. Time Inc. has promised that by the end of this year, it will bring all 21 of its magazine titles to the “leading tablet platforms”. Although, by “leading platforms” apparently Time only means iOS, Android and WebOS. Sorry, BlackBerry [...]

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HP, Uncategorized, software, tablets, webOS

HP misses out on its promised release for webOS 3.0.2 last month, but it’s rolling out now

August 2nd 2011 | Posted by WebOsArena

Some early adopters of the HP TouchPad might have been bummed by the fact that they waited the entire month of July to find webOS 3.0.2 nowhere in sight – something that was promised to be available “by the end of the month.”
Although they missed out on hitting their promise, HP TouchPad owners don’t [...]

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HP, Uncategorized, software, tablets, webOS

webOS 3.0.2 is found running on an HP TouchPad in Singapore

August 1st 2011 | Posted by WebOsArena

Last week, we reported that webOS 3.0.2 for the HP TouchPad was believed to be rolling out in the form of an over-the-air update, but it has yet to materialize even this week – causing us to wonder if it’s being pushed back later than expected.
Interestingly enough, a photo of an HP TouchPad [...]

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HP, Uncategorized, software, tablets, webOS

HP Movie Store is now open for business on the TouchPad

July 21st 2011 | Posted by WebOsArena

With its generously sized display, some recent HP TouchPad owners in the US might have been giddy to know that the HP Movie Store app on the tablet would allow them to watch some fine content, but sadly enough, it wasn’t in full operation form on launch day.
Well, after a little bit of wait, [...]

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HP, Uncategorized, software, tablets, webOS

Buy an HP TouchPad, get 50 GB of cloud storage

June 27th 2011 | Posted by WebOsArena

HP has a pretty steep uphill battle ahead of them, especially with their upcoming TouchPad tablet. The iPad is still the dominant force in the tablet market, and even the Android juggernaut is only slowly gaining market share. Meanwhile, HP has yet to prove that webOS can be a commercial success [...]

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Uncategorized, Windows, software, webOS

Big management shake-up at Skype, webOS integration coming soon

June 21st 2011 | Posted by WebOsArena

Hot on the heels of Microsoft getting the green light from FCC to acquire Skype, sweeping management changes are already underway. Don Albert, Doug Bewsher, Chris Dean, Anne Gillespie, David Gurlé, and Russ Shaw have been dismissed from the company, or expressed intentions to leave.
While most of them are HR and marketing [...]

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HP, Uncategorized, software, webOS

HP might launch webOS cloud-based music service, compete with iCloud

June 16th 2011 | Posted by WebOsArena

HP’s webOS packs a lot of unique features starting with a card-based multitasking system and instant communication between devices, but HP might also be developing its own cloud-based music service to compete with rival offerings like Apple’s iCloud and Google’s Music. HP is said to have already engaged in talks with various [...]

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Uncategorized, software, webOS

nDrive is the first data-free navigation solution for webOS 2.0

May 3rd 2011 | Posted by WebOsArena

There are many GPS solutions for your mobile device. There are carrier-specific ones, like VZ Navigator, or the free Google Maps Navigation for Android devices. But, until last week, webOS 2.0 has lacked a data-less solution. The ‘nDrive’ data-less solution is good because it stores all the maps on your device, so you [...]

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