Remember those comments that HP would be open to licensing its webOS operating system? HP CEO Leo Apotheker confirmed in an interview that those hints have progressed to talks with a number of interested companies. He said, “I can share with you that a number of companies have expressed interest. We are continuing our conversations,” but provided little additional information. […]
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HP 7-inch webOS tablet coming in August?
A report from the Taiwan Economic News suggests that Hewlett-Packard could launch a second webOS tablet, this one with a 7-inch display, as early as August. This is likely none other than the tablet codenamed Opal. According to an unnamed subcontractor, Inventec, which is manufacturing the HP TouchPad, has also received orders for this second tablet. Between the two models, […]
Opal codename for 7-inch webOS tablet confirmed by HP
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 […]
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 outlines HP TouchPad accessory pricing
The HP TouchPad is scheduled to land on July 1st in the US and in mid-July in Canada. Along with the tablet itself, HP will offer a number of accessories which it has now priced: 10W HP North America Power Charger with folding prongs: US$29.99 HP Touchstone Charging Dock: US$79.99 HP TouchPad Case (convertible into two-position stand): US$49.99 HP TouchPad […]
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,” […]
Android and iOS continue US growth at expense of others
The latest US mobile subscriber market share report from comScore shows that Google Android and Apple iOS continued to grow in the three month average period ending April 2011. That growth came at the expense of RIM, Microsoft, Palm which all saw their market share drop over the same period. Here are the latest results: Jan-11 Apr-11 Point change […]
Computex 2011: HP TouchPad demoed courtesy of SanDisk
The HP TouchPad made an appearance at Computex courtesy of SanDisk, the company providing the onboard memory components. Philippines-based GadgetsMagazine.com.ph captured an impromptu demonstration. It reveals nothing really new but gives you a sense of the multitasking capabilities of the upcoming tablet. Features such as email, viewing pictures, browsing, and Synergy, were all quickly shown off. Although there are a […]