Earlier this week, Cheng Hui-ming (HTC CFO) stated that HTC is currently exploring the possibility of creating its own smartphone operating system. The company could really benefit from developing their own OS, however the initial development and support time would be extremely large in regard to resources. HTC is not planning to abandon development for Windows or Android operating systems. Cheng declined rumors that the company may acquire Palm, but stated “there are many multiple factors to be considered…rather than a simple statement as to own or not to own.”
You can read more on the update from Bloomberg.
Eugene O'Rourke
