Andre Yoskowitz
20 Aug 2010 12:55
HP, speaking during their Q3 earnings conference call, have confirmed a WebOS-based tablet for 2011.
Furthermore, the company promised a Windows 7 tablet, as well.
Says Todd Bradley, of HP's Personal Systems Group: "You'll see us with a Microsoft product in the near future, and a WebOS-based product in early 2011."
HP acquired Palm, including all their patents and the WebOS mobile operating system in April for $1.2 billion USD.
After the acquisition, it was unclear if HP would continue their long-standing partnership with Microsoft, and it is apparent today that they will.
HP's WebOS tablet should be a direct competitor to Apple's popular iPad, as well a plethora of upcoming Android-based tablets.