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webOS Heading to HP Tablet PC’s and Printers?
May 19th
The dust has settled from the HP buyout of Palm, and Palm enthusiasts have been patiently awaiting word on what will happen to their beloved webOS. There was some Twitter chat about possibility of HP using the beleaguered OS on their aging iPaq devices, which to me would be quite interesting to use.
Today, Mark Hurd, CEO of HP released the following statement:
“in order to enhance our intellectual property…in the connected-mobility space. We expect to leverage WebOS into a variety of form factors, including slates and Web-connected printers,”
“With a whole series of Web-connected printers, as they connect to the Web, they need an OS,” he added
HP plans to invest “heavily” into webOS, and focus not only on mobile phones, but also on up-and-coming tablet PCs and printers. To date, the only other operating system showing the potential expansion outside the mobile realm is Android, which itself is growing faster than any other mobile platform. webOS, in my opinion, is an acquired taste for those who aren’t too concerned about apps (though that may change), but more in need of a fast, reliable alternative to iPhone or Android. webOS never gained the mainstream popularity that Palm had hoped for, which in turn, led to their eventual demise and buyout.
But as of late, with HP pushing online connecting printers that have their own apps available for download, could its expansion into peripherals be what webOS needs to really gain momentum? Could it be more popular running on a microwave than the cell phone that it was developed for?
Only time will tell, but kudos to HP for trying to innovate instead of duplicate.
[Via CNET]
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HP Acquires Palm for $1.2 billion
Apr 28th
So this is still new, and likely more info will emerge, but what we know is that HP has purchased Palm for $1.2 billion in change.
Whether there will be a large shakeup within the company as a result (or more than has already been) remains to be seen. Apparently Jon Rubinstein, current Chair and CEO, will remain with the company to run the day-to-day business.
“We’re thrilled by HP’s vote of confidence in Palm’s technological leadership, which delivered Palm webOS and iconic products such as the Palm Pre. HP’s longstanding culture of innovation, scale and global operating resources make it the perfect partner to rapidly accelerate the growth of webOS,” said Jon Rubinstein, chairman and chief executive officer, Palm. “We look forward to working with HP to continue to deliver industry-leading mobile experiences to our customers and business partners.”
More info to come…
(source Yahoo News)
