Editorial: Engadget's take on HP's discontinuation of its webOS devices

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WebOS, where did things go wrong? One moment you’re worth a “double-down” investment](HP: 'We're doubling down on webOS,' Palm: 'That was the whole point') by HP valued at $1.2 billion, and the OS of choice for future tablets, computers and even printers](HP / Palm buyout officially complete -- get ready for webOS printers); the next, you’re discarded like yesterday’s crusty old oatmeal. Today, HP announced – among other things – that it’s chosen to discontinue operations for its webOS lineup, and that the company “will continue to explore options to optimize the value of webOS software going forward.” So what does this all mean for the future of webOS? Have we seen the last of webOS? Join us past the break for our thoughts.Continue reading Editorial: Engadget’s take on HP’s discontinuation of its webOS devices
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