5 New OS ready to challenge Android & iOS. Currently, the smartphone industry, is still dominated by
devices that use the Android and iOS operating systems. However it is not
possible, their power would be shaken by a row of new mobile OS that is ready
to show off.
Yes, recently, several new mobile operating system has been
introduced. Bearing the features and operation of different ways compared to
Android and iOS, the OS feels row holds the potential for success.
What are the new mobile OS that assessed the potential to
block the Android and iOS? Here's the list as quoted from various sources.
1. BlackBerry 10
The handset with the BlackBerry 10 operating system, ready
to be released by Research in Motion (RIM) in late January 2013. Intended to
restore the prestige of the BlackBerry, is certainly BB10 has various excellent
features.
QNX-based OS that has been used as the operating system of
the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet PC. Operations conducted by phone swipe system
that does not require physical buttons. BlackBerry 10 was crammed with a
variety of features that quite interesting.
For example, the BlackBerry Hub will accommodate all
messages, notifications, or calendar and can be accessed easily. In the sector
of the camera, there is a feature that works like a time machine. If the photo
was taken is not as expected, this feature seemed to be able to repeat the
moment so that the user can rewind the number of frames to find a better photo.
RIM claims BlackBerry 10 even designed to not have a hang or
crash when operated. And while its release later, this OS will be supported
tens of thousands of apps on the BlackBerry World.
2. Tizen
Samsung is succeeding with a row of phones based on Android
OS. But they are also quite keen to develop its own OS. After the presence of
Bada OS is less so glowing, South Korean vendors are preparing to present this
operating system called Tizen.
Tizen is a collaboration with Samsung processor giant Intel.
Intel decided to develop Tizen as MeeGo OS they developed with Nokia stagnates
in the middle of the road.
Tizen is based on open source like Android. In addition to
smartphones, the new platform will also intentions toward tablet computers, Smart
TV to entertainment systems in vehicles.
Reportedly, Samsung will release a Tizen phone the first
time in 2013 as an alternative to Android. According to plans, the first
edition of Tizen phones will be sold in Japan via DoCoMo operator.
3. Sailfish
A number of former Nokia employee is not satisfied because
the Finnish company that left the MeeGo OS and choose Windows Phone. They took
the initiative to set up his own company called Jolla to continue the
development of MeeGo.
Jolla has introduced a new OS called Sailfish which is a
modification of MeeGo. Similar operation is similar to MeeGo, which is a system
of swipe or slide.
Jolla expressed, Sailfish will be compatible with some
Android apps. Mobile inaugural Sailfish plan will be formally introduced in the
first quarter of 2013.
In addition to smartphones, Sailfish developed for tablet
PCs. And also a variety of other devices such as computers, televisions and
gadgets in vehicles.
4. Ubuntu
Early 2013's, Canonical - the company behind the Ubuntu
distribution - formally introduced the Ubuntu operating system for smartphones.
Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth, directly demonstrating this operating
system at its headquarters in London ,
England
Mark claims that Ubuntu has a friendlier interface than the
entire current mobile operating systems. Through a video he showed off the user
easy access to favorite applications, search for files, navigate, until the
notification system which is simple yet informative.
Problem wealth of applications, Ubuntu also believe that
their application store called the Ubuntu Software Centre is able to meet the
needs of its users. Application is very important to increase the potential
success of an OS.
Ubuntu for smartphones it has officially blown. However, phones
that use the new operating system is expected in late 2013 or early 2014.
5. Firefox OS
Mozilla does not want to miss developing a new mobile
operating system called Firefox OS. With the support of several large
telecommunications companies, Firefox OS claimed superiority will challenge
Android and iOS on the iPhone.
Mozilla says, operators such as Deutsche Telekom, Sprint, Smart,
Telecom Italia, Telenor and Etisalat, have expressed support for the Firefox OS.
Phone vendors ZTE and TCL also plans to release a mobile Firefox OS with
Qualcomm Snapdragon processor in early 2013's.
Support from operators and handset vendors rated as crucial
for the new smartphone OS. Therefore, they will challenge Android and iOS
currently dominates. Not to mention other OS with a smaller market share is
still widely used.
Chief Executive Gary Kovacs Mozilla Corp., believes Firefox
OS still has a chance in the crowded mobile OS market. Moreover, the platform
is provided free of charge, based on open web standards and applications
developed with HTML5 technology.
Firefox Mobile debut this OS will be released in early 2013 via
operator Telefonica Brazil .
