According to Focus Taiwan, HTC is looking into purchasing its own mobile operating system.
Cher Wang of HTC, when asked about their future smartphones, said "we [HTC] can use any OS we want," and then confirmed the company had held internal meeting on perhaps obtaining their own OS.
Currently, the device makers has Windows Phone 7 and Android devices and has been a strong supporter of Google's decision to purchase Motorola Mobility for its patent portfolio.
That being said, like other smartphone makers in the market, it is clear the Motorola's hardware division could gain advantages from having Google as its parent, and could look elsewhere.
"Our strength lies in understanding an OS, but it does not mean we have to produce an OS," adds Wang.
One analysis says HP's maligned webOS could be a target.
Currently, the device makers has Windows Phone 7 and Android devices and has been a strong supporter of Google's decision to purchase Motorola Mobility for its patent portfolio.
That being said, like other smartphone makers in the market, it is clear the Motorola's hardware division could gain advantages from having Google as its parent, and could look elsewhere.
"Our strength lies in understanding an OS, but it does not mean we have to produce an OS," adds Wang.
One analysis says HP's maligned webOS could be a target.
