AT&T hosting webOS 3.0 development webcast May 12th 27
Are you a beginning developer looking to get your feet wet with webOS 3.0, or an intermediate-level developer looking to up your game or expand your audience? Palm and AT&T have got you covered. On Thursday May 12th from 10am to 11am, Josh Marinacci from Palm’s Developer Relations team will be appearing via webcast as part of the AT&T Developer Program to discuss the developer features of HP webOS 3.0. This event is targeted at beginning developers and those of intermediate knowledge. They also note those looking to port existing applications will the webcast beneficial.
As we get down the final weeks before the next generation of webOS hardware hits stores, it’s great to see carrier-supported events looking to increase the developer community for our favorite mobile OS. Registration is required for this webcast, but it appears this particular event isn't quite ready for your checkbox-clicking just yet.
Oh, and we can't help but notice that this is AT&T hosting the event, which makus us smile because they're the main carrier who seems to care about supporting webOS developers lately (primarily through these seminars). Also, yeah, webOS 3.0 is going to be coming to the TouchPad first and while it's not crazy to think that AT&T merely wants to stock the WiFi-only version, it's also not crazy to think that HP's quietly "announced"-via-the-spec-page 3G version could be coming too.
Source: att.com
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"This event as targeted at beginning developers, those of intermediate knowledge. They also note those looking to port existing to applications will the webcast beneficial."
Uh, what the he__ does that mean?
"They also note those looking to port existing to applications will the webcast beneficial." should read: "They also note, those looking to port existing applications will find the webcast beneficial."
yikes! fixed.
That's pretty interesting considering they(HP/Palm) haven't announced ANY carriers for ANY new devices!
Given that the Pre 2 originally ran best on AT&T (before the CDMA version came out), I'd say it's a good bet that HP will have WR unlocked versions of their new devices too. Maybe for the next round, AT&T will have a more active role in selling webOS devices.
man.. what's with the 10-11AM time? Are they targeting the unemployed? I guess i'll call in sick that day and attend this
they have always always always been at this super akward time. I have no idea why. I usually attend as many as i can if my class schedule allows but i find it odd that unless ur a fulltime dev, or a student like myself someone with a fulltime job might find it very difficult to attend these.
All i have to say is i've been attending several of these for other platforms and in the last one he kept saying the att app center is supported by ios, android bbm etc. and i asked during Q&A why he kept skipping over webOS and all i got was a "we can speak about this privately later" ....which has yet to happen mind you. At&t doesn't care about webos, i've done alot of these webinars and its been painfully clear, i've seen other people bring itup only to be shot down by the att rep. its kinda sad.
Yes but at least here is a webcast specifically for webOS.
That would be the presenter doing this and not AT&T. As being one who has given a webinar through AT&T for webOS, I know for a fact they are behind us 100%.
Its good they are talking about 3.0, since that is the future, but veer will come before and its webOS 2.2
Has anyone been able to register for this? When you go to the registration form they ask for a bunch of information and they list two OTHER events, but no mention (or way to select) the webOS event.
OK, We need to get something clear by now: Sprint is NOT getting any webOS device in the near future. Do We need more proof?
palm.com Web code mentioned Verizon and AT&T, pic of Palm pre3 with Verizon logo, AT&T hosting webOS 3.0 webcast.
Am I switching to Verizon or AT&T for palm ? not likely. And you? not likely. So, hp needs to address this issue because It will lose its biggest customer base.
I have already switched to Verizon from Sprint. I agree, I don't think Sprint is going to bring on any webOS devices. I hope I am wrong.
On one hand, it makes sense to go where the people are, and those two carriers cover almost 200 million possible US customers.
On the other hand, Sprint is low hanging fruit that continues to get plucked up almost entirely by Samsung and HTC, and Verizon and AT&T are far more invested in the iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone 7 and Droid brands/product lines.
I think, ultimately, Sprint will get...something. But if HP won't make them a priority, Sprint will most certainly return the favor.
I'm not switching, since I still have over a year and a half left on my Sprint contract. On the other hand, I now have a shiny new Sprint Pre 2, so I don't have as much motivation to switch carrier/phones as other webOS Sprint users do.
The literal-net requires absolute confirmation that Sprint will not be carrying any new webOS devices. That means that someone from Sprint actually has to officially say that they are not carrying something - which will never happen.
I really hope you are wrong...but I fear that you are right...I'm not switching away from Sprint at this point and HP has GOT to realize how much of a built in webOS base they have among Sprint customers!
I'm sure they do realize... they realize that the webOS base among Sprint customers accounts for around 1% of all smartphone marketshare. I think they're shooting a little higher than the existing marketshare, and they're probably hoping you forget that they "promised" to "make things right".
It is indeed great to see a carrier going out of their way to support webOS. Hopefully once the new phones come out, AT&T reps will actually know what they are, unlike VZW reps with the Pre 2. They'll at least know what the Touchpad is...
Hi all,
I'm hoping this means that AT & T will be selling the Pre3!
I'm glad to see that HP is immersing carriers in all things webOS...let's hope this mean the sales people at the stores and kiosks will truly be knowledgeable about webOS!
Take care, Jay
I actually see this more of a "confirmation" the Veer's going to AT&T. Don't forget the Veer is due for Spring.
i'm gonna be very disappointed if Palm does continue with Sprint for their new devices. i'm a huge Palmhead but i won't switch for it. the prices are too good on Sprint right now to switch. i'm using the Veer as my gauge. if it's not on Sprint, i guess i'm gonna go EVO 3D.
Should I just move on from the "make things right" speech?
Honestly how can you make things right if you don't release the devices to Sprint? Totally the opposite of "making things right"... Or is cutting your original user base out of the picture how they plan to make it right?
I still have high hope for Sprint to carry the Pre3.
Although it really doesn't look good for us so far.
How can I get a FrankenPre2? I'm not doing it myself I'll just send away to have it done. Any takers on this offer if Sprint doesn't get the Pre3?
Well If Sprint don't want it, what can we do? looks more and more like that is the way it will be..Im getting sad. I hate At&T
In his last interview with Engadget, Ruby said forget the old pre and the past,......maybe us little guys too.
Yea, Sprint can thank its half assness for the Palm support and a mixed abandonment from HP/Palm for me leaving. I now rock the cult phone on ATT... Im pretty happy with it but i have reservations... like the fact the iphone wont sync contacts and phone numbers from FB. iOS needs an over haul BAD. Sprint rules when it comes to reception though.
As far as it looks though at least I might have an option to the Pre 3 :)