Remember those rumours of a second HP webOS tablet sporting a smaller 7-inch display? The codename of the device in question was Opal. HP has now confirmed (likely accidentally) the codename suggesting that the tablet is not vaporware. If you visit a web page set up by HP to highlight some of what it considers essential apps, you can hover […]
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HP TouchPad now available for pre-order in Canada and US
As scheduled, the HP TouchPad is now available for pre-order from a number of retailers in both Canada and the US. Canada US Hewlett-Packard CanadaBest BuyFuture ShopStaples Hewlett-PackardAmazon.comBest BuyNewegg.comSams ClubStaples The 16GB model sells for US$499.99 or CA$519.99. The 32GB version sells for US$599.99 or CA$619.99.
HP Pre 3 to launch in July with webOS 2.2 and Skype integration?
A number of new rumours are shedding some new light on the upcoming release of the HP Pre 3, HP’s latest webOS smartphone. HP for its part has only promised a summer release. While FCC documentation suggested a while back that the Pre 3 would ship with webOS 2.3, the latest suggests it will ship instead with webOS 2.2 instead. […]
HP webOS CONNECT coming to Toronto
Hewlett-Packard is reaching out to Toronto-based developers with the upcoming webOS CONNECT Toronto event. Taking place on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, the event will allow you to meet Richard Kerris, VP of Worldwide webOS Developer Relations as well as members of the webOS team, listen to some featured talks by webOS developers, and meet other local members of the webOS […]
HP working to add NFC in upcoming webOS devices?
A Business Week report is indicating that Hewlett-Packard could launch webOS smartphones and tablets sporting Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities before the end of the year. Citing “two people familiar with the company’s plans,” the report goes on to suggest that the move is intended to help HP keep up with competitors and prevent further erosion of webOS’ market share. […]
Rogers to carry HP Pre 3 and TouchPad?
A new rumour suggests that Rogers Wireless could launch the HP Pre 3 as early as July 19th (it currently offers the HP Pre 2). Rogers also appears set to carry the Wi-Fi-only HP TouchPad alongside the newest webOS smartphone. The same rumour suggests that July 15th will be the launch date for the HP TouchPad for some Canadian big […]
HP TouchPad to launch in US on July 1st and Canada in mid-July
Hewlett-Packard today announced that the Wi-Fi version of the HP TouchPad will be available in the US on July 1st with a Canadian launch following in mid-July. Preorders will begin on June 19th with the 16GB version selling for US$499.99 (CA$519.99) and the 32GB one for US$599.99 (CA$619.99). “What makes HP TouchPad a compelling alternative to competing products is webOS,” […]
HP open to licensing webOS
HP’s plans for webOS are much larger than many (me included) had anticipated. Speaking the D9 Conference, HP CEO Leo Apotheker reaffirmed plans to put have webOS powered printers and even on desktops as a Windows overlay (at least initially). But the company’s plans don’t stop there. Apotheker said: “It’s not correct to believe that it should only be on […]