Is Palm pulling webOS for Android?
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There is no question that Android is hot at the moment. Even Rubinstein said that the DROID's launch at Verizon before the Pre Plus was one of the reasons why his phone is selling poorly at Big Red. But there are things that Palm can do with its OS. Considering that many analysts who hated the hardware of the two phones love the OS, Palm could license webOS to another company who can make superior handsets. Whatever move Palm makes-and time is running out-dumping their home grown OS for the same software everyone else is using seems unlikely.
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12 Comments
1. Bales posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:45 0 0
You're seriously posting this? It's already been debunked. Please stop propagating lies.http://www.engadget.com/2010/0
3/23/palm-moving-to-android-to-stay-alive-not-according-to-palm/ IMO WebOS is the best mobile OS out there right now. Palm just needs hardware like what HTC is cranking out right now.
2. fsjon posted on 24 Mar 2010, 07:51 0 0
I agree. As I previously stated, they need to get the OS out of its lab and into the hands of other manufactures. I wanted to say Samsung, but I doubt they will take on another OS when they just released BADA, maybe LG. HTC could do serious damage if they get their little hands on the WebOS.
3. remixfa posted on 24 Mar 2010, 08:00 0 0
they need to release the source code so hackers can put it on their HD2's, Nexus ones, droids, ect... and see if its any good. It might spur a few sales.
4. Trevsx1000 posted on 24 Mar 2010, 09:48 0 0
Card view+ Droid=Best mobile OS. Too bad this is a stupid rumor that as engadget already has refuted and they were the ones who started it! Come on phonearena, I know we set lower expectations for you but seriously way to make us lower the bar even more.
5. JeffdaBeat posted on 24 Mar 2010, 10:15 0 0
I don't know if this is true or not...but I think companies need to understand that everyone isn't going to have the same success as Apple...hear me out. Apple makes the OS and manufactures (for the most part) their own equipment. They don't let other manufacturers use their OS with their own specs. Palm was trying for the same thing...only allowing WebOS on their handsets and not giving it out to the likes of HTC, LG, or Samsung. The thing is, I don't think Palm could afford to do this. Android caught fire because they are allowing other manufacturers to use it...and to be honest, that's the only way Andriod could compete with the iPhone. Palm need to do the same thing.
6. clevername posted on 24 Mar 2010, 11:04 0 0
I completely agree with u 100%. If not for the amount of android phones android wouldn't have a user base close to the iPhones. In fact with so many phones android is still in second place. That's proof. Better spec'd phones have come out and failed to do better. Now with web os palm stands to make more liscencing t. Or maybe going back to designs like the treos. Unfortunately I don't see either happening. Too bad for palm. I see them being bought by someone else and web os being incorporated into another os. So sad.
12. jskrenes posted on 24 Mar 2010, 20:39 0 0
That's how Microsoft beat Apple in the computer game. Apple had a superior product. Microsoft came along and borrowed some of Apple's ideas, made their own OS, and let other manufacturers put it out. I don't know if that will happen in the mobile industry to the same extent, but Google is trying that formula with phones. Seems to be at least mildly successful.
7. desertmike680 posted on 24 Mar 2010, 11:59 0 0
WebOS is simply amazing. The most unique operating system out there. I can understand why Palm would consider switching Android, but they wont give up so soon. Palm has been around for a long time, but competition is very stiff right now. They'll figure it out and succeed as they usually do. I have complete confidence in them.
8. iHateCrapple posted on 24 Mar 2010, 12:58 0 0
I don't... Palm took its first step into the graveyard with the release of the Centro.(IMO)
9. desertmike680 posted on 24 Mar 2010, 13:27 0 0
I agree, PalmOS compared to Operating Systems today is definitely crap. But prior to the release of the Android, Iphone and others, it definitely dominated the PDA market. But again, it all goes back to competition and choices of. You cant please everyone.
10. phone333 posted on 24 Mar 2010, 14:52 0 0
Better solid Hardware. Same Amazing WebOS. Give it some crazy specs like the EVO and the "Game is over"
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