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LG, give me a webOS phone!

Mwc 2013 Early Monday morning, LG used the popular event Mobile World Congress, currently taking place in Barcelona, Spain, to announce that they have successfully purchased webOS from HP. As it stands right now, the details are pretty light...

Feb 25th by Evan Selleck 28 12 Reactions

Open webOS won't feature support for current webOS products

News Open webOS is due to see a full 1.0 release in September, and so far the work on the project has been progressing, like with the recent release of the Enyo 2 application framework. Today the Open webOS Project took another step toward...

from 2012 by Alex Wagner 7

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Top 5: Worst smartphones of 2011

Android We definitely saw some awesome phones in 2011 and I listed the top 5 smartphones in a previous post, but we also saw some disappointing phones as well. And I'm not just talking about low-end Android phones, though there were plenty of...

from 2011 by Sydney Myers 219 125 Reactions

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What should HP do with webOS?

Webos It has been an uphill battle for webOS since day one. It launched on the brink of an Android explosion and quickly fell from the limelight to the shadows only a few weeks after its launch. In short, Palm missed the mark in more ways than...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 10

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Should we just let webOS die?

Webos It isn’t just webOS’ future that’s in shambles. As we’ve recently heard, it’s all of HP that’s looking a little haggard at this point. With talk that the company’s current CEO, Leo Apotheker, is on the way out, it isn’t looking good for...

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 92 80 Reactions

HP says Veer and TouchPad updates will continue, Pre 3 to see a "limited" launch [UPDATED]

News There have been a lot of questions surrounding webOS and devices like the Veer, TouchPad, and Pre3 ever since HP announced that it was "discontinuing operations" on webOS hardware effective Q4 2011. Today Stephen DeWitt, SVP and general...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 6

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Will the Pre 3 face similar disinterest from US carriers?

Palm Webos Back in April of last year, HP won the bid for Palm, hoping to breathe life into the web-based platform. Palm originally introduced webOS in the middle of 2009; it initially caught the eye of techies and journalists around the web, but was...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 14

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Should HP bring gestures to the TouchPad?

Webos So, gestures. They are by far one of the coolest things our smartphones can do. And that’s really saying something, considering that our smartphones can do some pretty awesome things. But, it’s true.

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 4

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Should the Pre 3 remain unchanged for the sake of time?

Palm Webos Since buying Palm back in April of 2010, HP has tried their best to breathe life into Palm's web-based mobile platform, webOS. Much to their dismay, HP quickly realized that they are up against much stronger competition than what they...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 50 44 Reactions

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Will the HP Pre 3 matter versus the competition in the fall?

Webos While HP kicks around the idea of licensing webOS to other manufacturers, and Samsung decides on whether or not they want a piece of the webOS pie, we’re still waiting to get our hands on the HP Pre 3.

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 47 39 Reactions

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Should Samsung customize webOS?

Webos One of the main draws to Google’s mobile operating system, Android, is its level of customization. It’s no secret that the manufacturers out there do their best to bring Android on a whole new level with each new high-end device, featuring...

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 67 58 Reactions

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HP Veer 4G Video Review Part 2

Cell Phone Reviews After months of waiting, new webOS hardware is available on a nationwide carrier. Can the HP Veer 4G hold its own in an increasingly competitive smartphone landscape?

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 0

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HP Veer 4G Video Review Part 1

Cell Phone Reviews Though the hardware clearly appeals to a niche market, webOS is back on a carrier with AT&T's HP Veer 4G. That said, there are some well-equipped high-end smartphones on AT&T with better hardware (Infuse 4G, Inspire 4G, and iPhone 4, just...

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 60 57 Reactions

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Does device arrival lag time hurt smaller platforms like webOS?

Android It seems almost as if there is a new Android device being released every week. In the past month, we have seen the Sensation 4G, LG Revolution, HTC Merge, Droid X2, LG Genesis and more reach consumer hands. On the opposing side of the...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 9

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Will webOS ever return to Sprint?

Webos For a fledgling mobile operating system, and especially the company behind it, getting carriers on board to launch your new creation is a big step. Especially if you’re willing to put all your chips on one carrier, and hope for the best....

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 37

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Should the HP TouchPad have launched first?

Webos The HP Veer has been out for a little while now, but it hasn’t been long enough for AT&T or HP to start talking sales numbers. But, considering the device’s remarkably small stature, and the impressive list of smartphones available on...

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 7

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Should HP license webOS out to other manufacturers?

Webos A few years ago, when the smartphone boom had just begun, several manufacturers and platforms really started to flourish. In the midst of the sudden expansion, Palm aimed to launch themselves back into the race with their web-based...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 9

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HP Veer 4G Unboxing

4g Veer is a unique smartphone and it's nice to see the return of webOS, but will it sell well alongside competitors like the Samsung Focus, HTC Surround, and iPhone 3GS?

from 2011 by Aaron Baker 8

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HP Veer 4G to AT&T

4g The HP Veer 4G lands at AT&T Sunday May 15, 2011.

from 2011 by The PhoneDog 2

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Is HP focusing on webOS for tablets and computers over handsets?

Tablets Since the Palm buyout went down, we have heard very little from HP about webOS, specifically about webOS handsets. The floating rumor towards the end of 2010 was that we would see one webOS device every two months throughout the year....

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 3

HP Veer 4G officially landing on AT&T on May 15th for $99.99

4g We've been hearing reports that the HP Veer was "just around the corner," and now we know exactly when we'll finally be able to get our paws on the tiny webOS smartphone. AT&T just announced that they'll begin offering the HP Veer 4G will...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 6

HP Veer press images show it all dressed up in white on its way to AT&T

News We're still waiting for word on the HP Veer's official release date as well as which carriers will be offering the tiny webOS handset, but today we've got a new batch of images of the Veer to fawn over until those details do come out. As...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 9

HP Veer launch party hints at a release that's right around the corner?

News Eagerly anticipating the day that you can get your hands on HP's latest, greatest, and probably smallest handset, the HP Veer? It doesn't look like you'll be waiting much longer, as a couple of new event invites have suggested that we...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 5

HP: webOS 3.0 SDK now available, Veer "on course" for a May launch

News Last month we saw HP tease webOS 3.0 on the TouchPad and, while there's still no official word on when we can expect them to be released, today we did get another step closer to their launch. Today HP announced that the webOS 3.0 SDK is...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 1

HP planning "big push" for Veer launch that's "just around the corner"

News A few short days ago, we speculated that the HP Veer's launch could be inching closer after a tweet from O2 Germany proclaimed that they'd be releasing the device in May, and now more evidence of an impending Veer arrival has emerged. In a...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 3

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HP's hit-or-miss strategy needs to change

Webos webOS is a great mobile operating system. Even for those who aren’t a fan of the software, there’s no denying that webOS is a benchmark in its distinctiveness and creativity in the mobile OS market. Palm created something that bolsters...

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 43 32 Reactions

HP Veer expected to arrive on O2 Germany in May

News Ever since HP announced its three new webOS products last month, we've slowly been hearing rumors and leaks claiming to know when the devices will arrive. First, was the TouchPad and its possible June launch, and today it's the Veer's turn...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 0

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Why HP putting webOS on all computers is a great idea

Palm Webos I can remember back to the first time I heard about webOS. Along with most other tech enthusiasts, my inner nerd was excited beyond containment. Then along came Android to rain on its parade – and pretty much every other platform out...

from 2011 by Taylor Martin 47 41 Reactions

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Why HP's CEO is absolutely right

Webos When the original Palm Pre was unveiled, it looked like Palm was ready to turn the industry on its head and keep it there. The design of the Pre was interesting and unique, but more than anything else webOS was ready to give customers...

from 2011 by Evan Selleck 10

HP CEO: We need to "get our products to market faster"

News HP CEO Leo Apotheker has said in the past that his company would begin shipping products much more quickly, although it doesn't seem like HP's new trio of webOS devices are included in that statement since they won't be shipping until...

from 2011 by Alex Wagner 1

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HP Veer 4G Video Review Part 2

After months of waiting, new webOS hardware is available on a nationwide carrier. That said, it's TINY! Aaron reviews the HP Veer 4G , and despite its size, it's no slouch. Sporting an 800 MHz processor, it offers a 2.6-inch display, 5-megapixel camera, webOS 2.1, and a full QWERTY keyboard that's surprisingly easy to use. It's available now at AT&T for $99.99 with a two-year agreement. HP webOS fans will be happy to see something new out there, but due to... more...