HP launching an investigation into TouchPads shipped with Android, suspects foul play

After a few TouchPads found their way into the hands of consumers loaded with Android 2.2 , the devs working to port Google’s OS to HP’s hardware reached out to the company to get a look at the source code. Well, the request was denied since, according to open-source program director Phil Robb, HP had nothing to do with Froyo finding its way onto the slate. In fact, the company is going so far as to launch an investigation into how the OS wound up on the tablet and into retail channels. In an email Robb said, “we presently believe that some person or persons unknown may have facilitated the delivery of these Android-based units strictly against the policy and authorization of HP.” Of course, with TouchPad hardware discontinued we don’t expect the company to waste too much time or resources tracking down the culprits. HP launching an investigation into TouchPads shipped with Android, suspects foul play originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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