Mozilla on Monday gave its Boot 2 Gecko mobile platform a new name, Firefox OS. Designed as an alternative to Windows Phone or Google's Android, Firefox Mobile OS is built on an infrastructure based on the HTML5 web standard. As a result, devices based on Firefox Mobile OS will be uniquely accessible to developers in a way most smartphone platforms are not.
The introduction of the open mobile OS continues the Mozilla mission to promote openness, innovation and opportunity on the Web for users and developers. As billions of users are expected to come online for the first time in the coming years, it is important to deliver a compelling smartphone experience that anyone can use," claimed Gary Kovacs, chief executive of Mozilla, at the announcement. "The large number of operators and manufacturers now supporting this effort will bring additional resources and diversity to our global offerings."
• First devices featuring Firefox OS to be manufactured by TCL Communication Technology (Alcatel) and ZTE
• Leading global network operators back initiative, including Deutsche Telekom, Etisalat, Smart, Sprint, Telecom Italia, Telefónica and Telenor
No comments:
Post a Comment