Hewlett-Packard News

HP chief executive Leo Apotheker revealed that it is interested in licensing WebOS to other companies, in a move that could increase the OS's profile and challenge Google and Microsoft.

AT&T plans to release the HP Veer, a new 4G phone that runs on WebOS 3.0, on May 15 for $100 with a two-year contract, offering a smartphone experience in a feature phone form factor.

House Republicans sent a letter to Apple, Google and four other major handset makers, asking for information on how their devices track, store and sometimes transmit user information.

AT&T plans to launch the HP Veer, running its revamped WebOS software, at an event on May 2.

HP today criticized rival Apple for its lack of true partnership with developers on its iOS platform, suggesting that its WebOS effort will take a different approach, as the company attempts traction in the smartphone and tablet market.

Hewlett-Packard today said it is putting cloud computing and associated software at the heart of its strategy, highlighting the importance the company places on mobile devices like its TouchPad tablet.

Hewlett-Packard CEO Leo Apotheker said that every one of its PCs will ship with the ability to run WebOS, in hopes of enticing developers to create apps for its fledgling platform.

Google's Android operating system now runs on more U.S smartphones than any other platform, according to market research firm Nielsen, as the software pulls market share from Apple's iPhone and Research in Motion's BlackBerry devices.

AT&T has launched a location-based marketing service that texts special offers to select users, a move that marks a U.S. carrier's first foray into the fledgling mobile coupon business.

Verizon today said it will sell the Pre 2, the first smartphone to run HP's revamped mobile operating system, dubbed WebOS 2.0, on February 17 for $150 with a two-year contract.

Verizon kicked off the week by opening up iPhone sales nationwide, igniting its rivalry with AT&T. But the top story came on Friday, when Nokia and Microsoft announced a partnership to make Windows phones.

Hewlett-Packard today introduced the Pre 3, Veer and TouchPad, two smartphones and a tablet that run on its revamped WebOS 3.0 software, in a move that pits the PC maker with mobile titans Apple and Google.

A flurry of new smartphones, tablets and gadgets were unveiled at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, with wireless carriers taking center stage, touting their new 4G products.

Hewlett-Packard recently registered trademarks for the "Gyst," "Myte" and "Veer," three Palm phones that may indicate plans for possible devices in the future.

Palm is reportedly developing a mobile device, codenamed "Mansion," which features a 5.0-inch touch screen display and runs on WebOS 2.0 software, to launch as early as February of next year.