Google has been focusing development on the netbook and tablet markets for some time now, using Android OS as a stepping stone into the sub-laptop operating system market. The first tablets featuring the Android OS have already arrived, with more on the way for 2010, which that begs the question: What of Google's other mobile software project, Chrome OS? Will it make its way onto tablets too?

Recently, TechRadar asked Google if the forthcoming mobile operating system would support touch input, implying that it would be featured on tablet or slate-like devices, to which Google's Anders Sandholm nervously responded that the operating system is designed to target everything from netbooks and "everything up to desktop computers".

Google's lack of explicit confirmation on the issue of touch input in Chrome OS--and Sandholm's less-than-confident response--may suggest it's intended as the software solution for competitors to Apple's newly announced iPad, according to TechRadar.

A handful of hardware manufacturers have slate-style mobile computers currently under development, with little information available regarding software or operating system options.

Will touch really make its way to Chrome OS? It's hard to say for sure; Sandholm's non-answer may not necessarily indicate anything, but given Chrome OS is still under development, we may want to watch this space.

Source: MaximumPC

It is Thursday and that means it’s time for another Palm Press. Palm Press is our weekly look at the world of Palm. The hardware used in the Pre is as advanced as that of almost any phone on the market, but at times the interface can feel a bit laggy. This is no doubt impacted by how nice and graphical the webOS interface is designed. If it looks pretty, it usually takes a bigger hit on the system. That may soon be a thing of the past according to Palm. Palm stated recently that an update for webOS coming “in the immediate future” would address UI latency issues. Sounds like a great phone is about to get even better.

Pre owners who are looking for tips and tricks available on the phone may want to check the Palm Pre Made Simple. The authors aim to show Pre owners how to maximize the benefits that the capable phone offers. The book is a complete guide to the Pre for both Windows and Mac users.

Sprint disappointed quite a few customers with its recent statement that tethering would not be an option for customers any time soon (if ever). While it has been possible to tether the Pre to laptops to share the 3G connection, Sprint reiterated that those doing so are violating the contract for service. Sprint customers are reporting that the carrier is now blocking tethering.

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