And just like that, Palm’s baby was abandoned. Among the “other announcements” in today’s press release about the potential spinoff of its entire Personal Systems group (PCs, mobile devices, storage) is a note that the webOS ecosystem HP snagged a year ago is already being ditched. “In addition, HP reported that it plans to announce that it will discontinue operations for webOS devices, specifically the TouchPad and webOS phones. HP will continue to explore options to optimize the value of webOS software going forward. ” Check the full press release after the break and hold your Pre or TouchPad tight, this is going to be a rough one. ..developing Continue reading HP will ‘discontinue operations for webOS devices’, may spin off Personal Systems Group HP will ‘discontinue operations for webOS devices’, may spin off Personal Systems Group originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink