Mandatory system update available to webOS users

Are you still holding onto a webOS device running webOS 2.1 or later? Then you will be interested to know that there maybe an update waiting for you. This is a mandatory system update which has been available for these devices since early June.

Basically what it does is update a certificate used by webOS to access cloud services like backup/restore and the App Catalog. The current certificate is set to expire on June 23.

LG to acquire webOS from HP

LG has announced that they will be acquiring webOS from HP in an attempt to use the operating system to power their new smart TV platform. The acquisition will include the source code, all related documentation, engineers, related web domains and all the patents that HP acquired when their purchased the platform from Palm.

It will be disappointing to know that this may be the end of one of the most innovative mobile operating systems, which had the potential to overtake Apple had it been used properly.

Open webOS ported to the Google Nexus 7

We previously saw Open webOS 1.0 ported to the Google Galaxy Nexus almost immediately after the first stable build of the operating system was released. Since then the operating system has been ported to a variety of different devices. The pace of the development has been quite impressive when you consider the platform has only been around for three months.

Most recently the developers have managed to port Open webOS to the Google Nexus 7. What's interesting is that the developer behind this port has taken only two weeks to port it from the Galaxy Nexus version and that the port is able to run without being connected to a PC. You are however required to tether your device to boot it up, but it can later be unplugged from the desktop.

Open webOS ported to the Google Galaxy Nexus

Developers managed to somehow port Open webOS 1.0 to the Google Galaxy Nexus on the day it was launched. It was a great effort as until that point we had only seen the new operating system demonstrated on an a TouchSmart PC by HP. In any case this port is still work in progress , with hardware acceleration still needing improvement.

With a goal to make the port eventually viable for day to day use, the team will have the processed published once they have fixed the bugs and can show a fully functional unit. You can check out the progress of the webOS port on the Galaxy Nexus below.

HP releases open webOS 1.0 along with video demo

The HP Open webOS project has released the first build of Open webOS on schedule. Developers can now work on it and port it to various form factors and devices to get the ultimate out of the webOS experience. This release follows a couple of beta releases from HP and we are curious to see what kind of role Gram, the webOS spin-off will take in the future development of webOS.

What the following video demo of Open webOS 1.0 running on an HP TouchSmart PC by Steve Winston, Chief Architect at HP.

HP releases Open webOS beta

Open webOS 1.0 is expected to be available by September in its final form and it looks like HP is well in track for the release. Today company announced the first beta release of Open webOS.

HP to spin off webOS division into a new company called Gram

After a long an unsuccessful year with webOS and HP's decision to open source the mobile operating system, it looks like the company is looking to spin off their webOS division altogether.

The new company will be named Gram and will look to leverage the 'core strengths' of webOS and cloud computing. Gram's focus will be on software, user experience, Cloud computing, engineering and partnering.

HP TouchPad (32GB) selling for $195

The HP TouchPad may not have sold as well as expected when it first came out, but saw its stocks fly off the shelf during the fire sales. The TouchPads quickly sold out as a result of the sales, but there are still some refurbished units up for grabs.

Palm Pre on Telcel receives (1.4.5) software update

The Palm Pre on Telcel has been updated to webOS 1.4.5. The Pre has been on webOS 1.4.1 for a long time now so it's quite a surprise that an update has found it's way to this device.

While the chances of getting webOS 2.0 or higher on the original Pre are far from likely it looks to have taken two years for Telcel to release the 1.4.5 update for their Pre handsets.

Open webOS 1.0 coming in September

After HP decided to stop manufacturing devices running WebOS they promised to keep it alive as an open source project. While the company did not reveal much details of their plans on the Open Source version of WebOS a report suggests that Open WebOS 1.0 will be available in September.

HP TouchPad receives webOS (3.0.5) software update

The HP TouchPad users have not been totally forgotten, the company has released an update to their discontinued mobile platform taking the version to webOS 3.0.5. The update fixes some bugs while improving the overall experience.

HP Pre 3 receives webOS 2.2.4 software update

The HP Pre 3 received an update yesterday, with the operating system being updated to WebOS 2.2.4. There are probably not many Pre 3 devices in use around the world, but whomever has one will be happy to see that HP is not totally abandoning their WebOS users.

HP TouchPad successor in webOS future?

Following the all-hands meeting at HP today, there seamed to be some clarity on the future of WebOS. HP CEO Meg Whitman decided that the mobile operating system would be open sourced, but didn't give any indication that the company would follow up with any WebOS hardware. However during a follow up sit-down interview she confirmed that HP hopes to produce more hardware though it would likely only be by late next year or early 2013.

Could this also include a successor to the HP TouchPad?

WebOS to be open source

With the all-hands meeting concluding HP CEO Meg Whitman has made the final decision on the fate of WebOS. The mobile operating system will be open source.

This marks both a beginning and an ending of an era for WebOS which was purchased from Palm a year and a half ago as part of their acquisition. HP has since not been able to bring any innovative WebOS products to the market with attempts of the HP Pre 3 and the HP TouchPad only receiving lukewarm reception.

HP CEO calls all-hands webOS meeting

The last we heard regarding WebOS was that HP CEO, Meg Whitman would be giving her decision on the mobile OS in the next two weeks. It looks like that time has come as the CEO has called a all hands meeting to discuss teh fate of the platform.

New $99 Fire Sale on HP TouchPads this December

It looks like HP is not ready to let the TouchPad fever die down, as reports are coming in that the company is getting set to launch yet another TouchPad fire sale and it will be well in time for the holiday season.

HP will give their final verdict on webOS in 2 weeks

Lots of reports have been circulating around and about WebOS since HP's former CEO, Leo Apotheker announced that they will be stopping development and manufacturing for the platform. The current CEO - Meg Whitman has announced that HP will give the final word on what they are planning for the OS in the next two weeks.

Palm Pixi available for only $29.99

Are you someone who looks to get great deals on smartphones? Well this deal may interest you then. The Palm Pixi is being offered for just $29.99 and that is without having to sign a contract. The deal is only available today, and there are only a few hours left.

The Pixi may be a discontinued device, but getting a smartphone for such a low price is a deal you wouldn't want to miss. If you are one of the lucky owners of an HP TouchPad you may like to accompany your tablet with a WebOS powered smartphone.

HP TouchPad was number 2 tablet for most of 2011

The WebOS running HP TouchPad may have been discontinued, but thanks to the fire sales on the device it has taken the position of #2 tablet position for the first three quarters of 2011.

Portfolio of buyers eyeing webOS

When HP purchased WebOS from Palm for 1.2 billion, we had high hopes for the platform. But after a failed attempt to capture sufficient demand for the device HP has decided not to manufacture WebOS hardware and the operating system is up for sale.