HP layoffs webOS group

HP to cut 275 staff webOS group, a step in the strategy to bring webOS operating system open source community.
 

 
HP said last year it had stopped producing devices running the Palm webOS development for phones and tablets, and then the company decided to move into a webOS software under license Apache 2.0 License. HP bought Palm in 2010.
 
HP said, with a small staff will help webOS soon turned into open source software, as well as maintaining the software as HP's commitment. The staff was cut from the group HP webOS will be arranged to consider other jobs in the firm.
 
January / 2012, HP said it will provide full source code for webOS open source community on May 9/2012 consist of core applications such as Mail, Calendar for the Linux kernel.
 
Earlier this month, HP launched the governance model for webOS. HP says that the new webOS Open a number of projects including: Envyo, JavaScript framework, WebKit / Isis, standard Linux kernel, and webOS System Manager.
 
Each project will have a project management committee. According to the developers blog webOS is the first time members of the reason this project will come from HP, then will transfer from the community who participate in development projects.

The last day of the tablet HP TouchPad has to

Today  will be the last day of Hewlett-Packard (HP) TouchPad tablet sold for $ 99 and 149 USD.
According to a statement posted on HP's internal web TechCrunch technology, HP will end the short lifetime of the TouchPad tablet by "discharge" on eBay for $ 99 USD and 149 USD equivalent the 16 GB version and 32 GB today.
Previously, HP had some indication as to stop selling TouchPad: providing employees before the company sold on eBay, refreshing all units TouchPad tablet.
TouchPad runs on WebOS operating system, which HP launched in August this year - two months after the hardware WebOS closed. The price of this device appears to be $ 99.99, by HP and retailers like Best Buy distribution.
Specifications of the TouchPad include multi-touch screen 9.7-inch with a resolution of 1024 x 768, dual-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060 1.2 GHz speed, the HP operating system WebOS , a 1.3 megapixel front camera, and speaker of the Beats Audio (manufacturer of audio equipment HP has been known to buy back this year).
The market tablets began to flourish at the end of this year. Forecast in 2012, a series of new products, high profile, good design will be announced. In addition, the status of "knock out" of the old type tablets have difficulty competing issues such as the HP TouchPad is also understandable.

Compare the computer's operating system table

Windows 8 participate in the tablet market with great potential, while the risk of going webOS disappeared from the market.
Here are five things to know about the operating system for the tablet on the market today.

Apple iOS (4.3.5)

IOS on the iPad has great advantage of massive storage applications. Click for larger image.

Pros

The number of large applications: Apple is the leading manufacturer in the field of application. This company has a team of developers as well as a huge number of app. According to Cnet, most new applications have appeared on the IOS and then to other platforms.
Compatible with iPhone application: If you do not find applications for iPad, they can use the app for the iPhone version on this device. However, the image display may break when running the application in fullscreen mode. It is considered as a method by saving the user can take advantage of the iPhone app was bought to use without having to spend extra money to buy a similar application for the iPad.
Speed: Cnet reviews IOS is the operating system interface is eye-catching, with less lag or out of memory.

Cons

Can not customize main screen: The user must open the application first and then can perform the tasks they need not be placed directly on the screen information to access the home screen.
Not compatible with Adobe Flash: Even though Apple is claiming that the new HTML5 standard of the future and will gradually be excluded, but Flash is still a lot of sites use animation technology proprietary Adobe. IOS operating system of the "Apple" is the only platform on the tablet does not support Adobe Flash, this is even true for those third-party applications.
Unable to access file system: Browse the IOS does not allow users to download any file not iPad support. In addition, they can not just upload your file download by Apple does not allow the direct access to the file system.
Locked in to iTunes, users must have iTunes to activate the device and upload the multimedia file. However, the upcoming iOS 5 promises to bring the features enabled and updated by means of OTA (Over-The-Air). In addition, synchronization and data recovery system will also be made through Apple's new service iCloud.

Google Android (3.2)

Which is known as Android operating system capable of high customization. Click for larger image.

Pros

Can customize the main screen: Android allows users to email, Tweet and Facebook directly to the home screen. Additionally, the information can be updated on the main screen without having to open the application. Android includes a library of widgets for users to easily customize the device.
Tight integration with Google applications: Users can synchronize contacts, calendar, email and pictures through clouds without electronic devices connected to your computer.
Download and manipulate data recovery easy: the Android file system can easily access the same as PC. Users can attach files to email, download or upload any content from storage services through electronic cloud.
Can be used on multiple devices: Unlike other platforms, Android is open-source operating system and is used on many different devices.

Cons

Frequent lag in action: memory management system is not fully utilized so that the user must manually adjust the application to delete "RAM hungry" when equipment is not operating smoothly.
Less than iOS Application Library for Android applications is not much in IOS, especially game.
OS has the potential fragmentation: The Cnet, the Android platform on the tablet very fragmented as the smartphone. For Apple, most updates are put into the hands of all users. Meanwhile, Google is based on the network to release the update OTA. This can lead to status updates are not uniform and many devices running operating system versions obsolete. Lenovo's Tablet running Android 3.1 is an example and present, the manufacturer has not announced plans to update 3.2 for this product. In addition, some manufacturers add the interface and its own software on the Android operating system makes the updates depend on them more than Google.

Tablet BlackBerry OS (QNX)

QNX's BlackBerry platform can work with a number of applications for Android. Click for larger image.

Pros

Fast processing speed: Like Apple's IOS, the RIM BlackBerry OS is fast and clean interface. This operating system can manage memory better.
Using gestures to control devices: RIM's PlayBook allows users to return to home screen and switch between applications without due to the physical keys.
Wireless Data Transmission: After PlayBook connection with PC, RIM's devices to create a virtual disk on the desktop that allows users to transfer files wirelessly from PC to tablet.

Cons

Too few applications: BlackBerry OS is the new platform so there are few applications for the tablet of RIM. Currently, Canadian manufacturers are planning to release a major update in October to help your device run a certain number Android app. This is to help increase the number of applications that can run on this platform.
The device has only one size: RIM only a 7 inch tablet form to simplify and avoid confusion from customers. However, this design is not very ideal for many people.
No information management system separate individuals (Persional Information Management-PIM) or email client: PlayBook not have separate programs for email, calendar and contacts. Instead, all the above information is taken from the BlackBerry smartphone. RIM said it will solve this problem with the upcoming update in October, which includes features such as PIM and email client.

HP webOS

webOS interface management applications unique. Click for larger image.

Pros

Interface management applications unique: Instead of using the icon to display the program is running, webOS to the loading on each application. Here is how to transfer app is different from other platforms.
Tight integration with the smartphone webOS: When using Bluetooth, users can transfer calls and SMS from smartphones to tablet webOS use this platform easily. In addition, users can perform similar operations with the URL to surf the web easier.
Virtual keyboard can adjust size: One of the unique features of the tablet is running webOS can adjust the size of the virtual keyboard that fit the hand size and other input keys.

Cons

Few applications: The number of applications for webOS is not very rich and difficult to attract developers.
Running flash lag: Cnet says the Flash gaming machines lag to the "unbearable".

Windows 8

Windows 8 has a great potential market for the tablet PC OS. Click for larger image.

Although still not official but could list some features of Windows 8 for the tablet as follows:

• Windows 8 supports ARM processors which are used on most of the tablet.
• Metro Interface does not support Flash plug-in so the browser built-in Internet Explorer can not run video and Flash game.
• Windows 8 will also have the app store. The app must be approved by Microsoft. The company promises to the laws and guidelines are transparent.
• The new operating system of Windows help faster boot device, may within 8 seconds.
• Electron cloud service is built right on the OS, including Microsoft's SkyDrive.

According to The Chemical