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HP to continue running the webOS App Catalog and even “refine” it
commentsPosted on 22 August 2011 by WebOsArena
Once the word spread that HP was halting production of webOS flavored hardware, those with such devices were a little concerned about the webOS App Catalog. Those still sporting a Pre or a Pixi, a Veer or even a TouchPad will be happy to learn that the Palo Alto based firm will not only continue to support the online app store, but also plans on making it better. Meanwhile, Microsoft has been trying to lure webOS developers to its online app store by offering free phones and other tools.
On Friday, HP webOS Developer Relations VP Richard Kerris wrote in a letter on HP’s webOS Developer Blog that HP will continue to support the App Catalog and will even refine it. In the letter, the executive wrote that HP will “enhance merchandising and presentation” of apps. Events for developers are still planned around the world, albeit with a different emphasis now that HP is not producing webOS hardware. Kerris gave developers “sincere appreciation” for continuing to support webOS and said that more information would be coming in the next few weeks.
HP’s decision to support the App Catalog might help boost sales of whatever inventory of webOS flavored product is in stores. As we reported, HP has started a fire sale on the TouchPad tablet with the 16GB model going for $99.99 and the 32GB version priced at $149.99.
source: HP via electronista
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Interesting and informative post.
Probably the biggest news for webOS users to come out of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas was the revelation that just before HP put a halt to webOS, a technology company named OpenMobile was engaged in talks with HP to implement a technology which would allow webOS devices to run Android Apps, and immediately eliminate the app selection shortage which many consider to be the single biggest obstacle to webOS growth.
This technology, which was demonstrated live at CES, is in an advanced stage of development and only needs tweaks to be ready for deployment. It allows Android apps to run as a card completely inside webOS at 90% – 95% of native speed, and with this technology there is no need to install Android or dual boot!
Please take the time to sign the petition to let both HP and OpenMobile see how many webOS users want this to happen, and how much it’s worth to us.
Petition Link:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/android-apps-on-webos/