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 [...]
HTC, Uncategorized, android, software, webOS
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 [...]
Apple, Uncategorized, Windows, android, software, webOS
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 [...]
HP, Uncategorized, software, tablets, webOS
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 [...]
HP, Uncategorized, software, tablets, webOS
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 [...]
HP, Uncategorized, software, tablets, webOS
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, [...]
HP, Uncategorized, software, tablets, webOS
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 [...]
Uncategorized, Windows, software, webOS
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 [...]
HP, Uncategorized, software, webOS
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 [...]
Uncategorized, software, webOS
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 [...]