Just over a week ago, HP announced that it was getting out of the webOS device business. Perhaps to soften the blow a bit to its HP TouchPad users, HP yesterday announced that it is offering them six free applications. The applications normally sell for as much as US$14.99 but are now free for a limited time. The apps are: […]
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HP Pre 3 not to launch in US
After HP announced plans to get out of the webOS device business (and leaving webOS dangling in the wind), it should come as no surprise that the HP Pre 3, announced at the same time as the HP TouchPad, will not go on sale in the US (and likely Canada). HP has not scrapped sales entirely but will focus on […]
Dell on HP’s proposed PSG spin-off
Let’s start the week with something that made me laugh today. Dell CEO Michael Dell had a few things to say after HP announced plans to possibly spin off its Personal Systems Group: And now on to more serious news… Source: Michael Dell’s Twitter feed
A look back on the past week
What a week to go away on vacation. I had barely sunk my toes in warm sand that Google announced it would buy Motorola. And the shakeups did not stop there. Only days later, HP dropped a surprise of its own, essentially giving up on webOS some 16 months after buying Palm. Just in case you were on holidays last […]
HP cuts US$100 from HP TouchPad price in US
This past weekend, HP offered a US$100 rebate on the HP TouchPad in the US. Initially meant only for two days, HP today confirmed that the price cut is permanent. As you may be aware, over the weekend, we offered a $100 instant-savings promotion through both our consumer and commercial channels. Despite the very short runway, we were pleased with […]
7-inch HP TouchPad Go clears FCC
The rumoured 7-inch HP webOS tablet codenamed Opal now appears to have an official name, the HP TouchPad Go, and FCC approval. A confidentiality request means that much of the documentation is unavailable but some details can still be gleaned from what is now available from the FCC. The Label Location document confirms the model as the Opal and that […]
HP launches webOS Certified Developers Program
Hewlett-Packard has launched a webOS development certification program. HP’s intention is to set a standard that companies can refer to when hiring webOS developers. HP will also provide developers with promotional and referral opportunities to grow their markets. Certified developers will be listed on the “Third Party Developers” page on the Developer Portal and receive “webOS Certified Developer” graphic assets […]
HP changes Pre 3 processor to 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon?
The HP Pre 3 could see a change to its specifications before it hits the street. When announced in February, the specifications included a 1.4GHz single-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The HP UK specification page now lists a “Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-CPU APQ8060 1.2GHz” processor instead. There are signs though that this is nothing more than a typo (and/or shoddy proofing). First, […]