Will HP’s Acquisition of Palm Shake Up the Smartphone Market?

Computer giant Hewlett-Packard believes the $1.2 billion it is paying to acquire Palm will accelerate its growth within the $100 billion-plus connected mobile device market.

Industry analysts are split over whether or not HP’s backing will help Palm jostle in a competitive smartphone market ruled by Apple, Research In Motion and a growing stable of Android-based devices.

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