Android, being open source, now has one more OS to compete with and that’s Firefox OS. The mobile market which is already crowded still attracts more and more investors and it’s no surprise when Facebook was said to be working on releasing its own smartphone. Firefox OS, formerly Boot to Gecko (B2G) was a project announced by Mozilla Cooperation in July 2011. It’s going to be another open source mobile OS just like it’s popular web browser, Mozilla Firefox.
Will Firefox OS survive in the crowded mobile market?
In a market already dominated by iOS and Android OS, WP7 seems to be struggling to catch up and one can’t help but wonder if Firefox OS will also become a major player in this market. Granted, being open source will definitely aid its growth and popularity but another thing to consider is consumers acceptability. It’s a good thing to have a competitive mobile market actually, each player tries to outsmart the other by being innovative and cutting prices and at the long run, this benefits end users in every way.
How is it going to work?
Firefox OS is going to be an open source mobile operating system based purely on HTML5. The original conception is basically to have all user-accessible software and programs running on the mobile phone to be a Web app that uses advanced HTML5 techniques and device APIs to access the phone’s hardware directly through the use of JavaScript. With Adobe ending Flash support on mobile devices as seen on Android 4.1, HTML5 is surely going to see some rapid developments in the next couple of months as it is become the center of rich media on mobile, and with Firefox taking it a step further by using it basically for Web app development, it can only get better.
When is it going to released?
The first smartphone to run Firefox OS is set to be released by January 2013 and this is confirmed. Mozilla has support from Telefonica, Brazil which plans to launch the first Firefox OS phones in Brazil in 2013 under its “Vivo” brand. Also, it’s been said that the third largest mobile operator in the US, Sprint, is also on board. Leading Chines phone company, ZTE, also plans to manufacture Firefox OS devices. There are lots of mobile operators including German Deutsche Telekom, Etisalat UAE, Filipino Smart, Telecom Italia, Brazillian Telefónica, and Norweigan Telenor.
How Much is it going to cost?
Twitter: mavtrevor
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I always say that technological competition will only produce an advanced platform that we the users will only enjoy. Mozilla has been a success on PC and i see no reason why it wont be on Mobile. Cant wait to lay my hands on a smart device with a Firefox browser, hope it comes with tabbed browser capability.
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Judging with their past products, one can only expect the best from Firefox. I almost can’t wait to have one too.
If battery consumption will be more efficient than its competitors, it might have an upper edge in the emerging markets. I also hope HTML5 shouldn’t drain battery as hungrily as Android or Nokia Symbian S40.
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I’m only concerned about the limitations of HTML5. Let’s see how it goes.
I’m very positive its gonna sell best in Africa and Asia
Twitter: cynamix
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Well, Android is open source and since it is based on Android kernels according to some sources, it should be open source too. So, someone too can take it and make modifications and release it as another OS. Correct me if i’m wrong. I don’t think it can threaten Android and iOS in anyway.
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It probably won’t be threat at the beginning cuz it seems they’re starting with low-end smartphones.
firefox is always the best.it beat other browser
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$100 for low end smartphone is not a steal, is it?
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