That could soon be possible thanks to a new project currently raising funds at Kickstarter. Guys behind this initiative are looking to get $35,000 to support their efforts in porting technology from OpenMobile WorldWide to webOS. This in turn will make Android apps run on webOS, extending the life of the TouchPad along the way.

webOS has impressive multi-tasking capabilities and some really cool features many of today’s platforms are still lacking. And yes, we’re sad that HP didn’t know what to do about it, deciding to dump all of its webOS plans it once had.

We know that LG bought webOS assets but as far as we know, the Korean company intends to use the platform for its next-gen smart TV products, rather than smartphones.

So if you do want to keep using that TouchPad, hop over to this page at Kickstarter and help these guys out. You’ll get something super-useful in return…

LG will reportedly acquire the webOS source code, remaining webOS employees, patents and more in the deal. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. LG will allegedly use the mobile OS to power the software running on their smart TVs. Both LG and HP are remaining tight-lipped on the deal, which was neither confirmed or refuted by either company.

CNET first reported this acquisition, but later pulled its story. AllThingsD confirmed with its own sources that the information is accurate. A formal announcement is expected later today.

[Via CNET, AllThingsD and The Verge]