HP Sells LG WebOS Client Part

Today, confirmed information has appeared that HP sells key elements of LG’s webOS division. “Key elements” are the source code of the operating system, documentation, all project websites and the development team (client part). However, HP has all the "cloud" division, including the App Catalog, update system and other webOS support services. What else is interesting is that the entire patent package relating to Palm and WebOS will remain with HP, while LG will license the technologies it needs.

LG, by the way, confirmed its participation in the open webOS project, promising to work towards the development of this operating system. A bit unusual deal, but still it will help HP get rid of non-core business, and LG - to get a reliable operating system for their devices. And here is another interesting nuance.
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The fact is that LG plans, first of all, to use webOS for its "smart" TVs. The company is going to equip this OS and its mobile devices, but it will not be so soon. In the short run, LG will only use LG for TVs. Theverge journalists point out that some questions about what LG will give the transition to WebOS, regarding the "smart" TVs, the technical director of the company could not answer (or did not want). In general, during the dialogue between journalists and the leadership of LG, there was an impression of a certain lack of confidence in the management team. Although it may be just an impression.

In general, I would like to hope that the WebOS platform will still evolve and get a decent use. So far, this platform is in stagnation.

Via theverge