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New Linux platform for mobile phones/PDA.
New third-party companies are moving on to Linux platform. First OpenMoko, then Android and now ALP. How about making this OS available for all devices like what members here are using. I hope Android development for HTC device will come into totally full blown OS for HTC. But how about this APL, I believe they have opensource community.
http://alp.access-company.com/
could you explain this
its linux! for a pda/phone! ..... Nah I really don't know. but from the looks of it, its from the makers of netfront browser and widgets. And it looks like they are taking a stab at making a linux based phone much like android.
Recently, there’s been a lot of misinformation in the press about Android and Google’s role in supporting the ecosystem. I’m writing in the spirit of transparency and in an attempt to set the record straight. The Android community has grown tremendously since the launch of the first Android device in October 2008, but throughout we’ve remained committed to fostering the development of an open platform for the mobile industry and beyond.
We don’t believe in a “one size fits all” solution. The Android platform has already spurred the development of hundreds of different types of devices – many of which were not originally contemplated when the platform was first created. What amazes me is that the even though the quantity and breadth of Android products being built has grown tremendously, it’s clear that quality and consistency continue to be top priorities. Miraculously, we are seeing the platform take on new use cases, features and form factors as it’s being introduced in new categories and regions while still remaining consistent and compatible for third party applications.
As always, device makers are free to modify Android to customize any range of features for Android devices. This enables device makers to support the unique and differentiating functionality of their products. If someone wishes to market a device as Android-compatible or include Google applications on the device, we do require the device to conform with some basic compatibility requirements. (After all, it would not be realistic to expect Google applications – or any applications for that matter – to operate flawlessly across incompatible devices). Our “anti-fragmentation” program has been in place since Android 1.0 and remains a priority for us to provide a great user experience for consumers and a consistent platform for developers. In fact, all of the founding members of the Open Handset Alliance agreed not to fragment Android when we first announced it in 2007. Our approach remains unchanged: there are no lock-downs or restrictions against customizing UIs. There are not, and never have been, any efforts to standardize the platform on any single chipset architecture.
Finally, we continue to be an open source platform and will continue releasing source code when it is ready. As I write this the Android team is still hard at work to bring all the new Honeycomb features to phones. As soon as this work is completed, we’ll publish the code. This temporary delay does not represent a change in strategy. We remain firmly committed to providing Android as an open source platform across many device types.
The volume and variety of Android devices in the market continues to exceed even our most optimistic expectations. We will continue to work toward an open and healthy ecosystem because we truly believe this is best for the industry and best for consumers.
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In January, Canonical teased a version of the Ubuntu software for Galaxy Nexus smartphones would be released sometime in February.
The new operating system was announced just before CES, revealing Canonical's intent to bring the full range of desktop capabilities to compatible smartphones.
Canonical has primarily used the Galaxy Nexus as its test device thus far, and it wasn't that shocking to learn a developer version of Ubuntu would be handed out so soon.
However, the developer just revealed a version of Ubuntu for Nexus 4 would arrive with the Galaxy Nexus edition, which comes as a bit of a nice surprise.
Preview of promise
Set to arrive on Feb. 21, the touch developer preview of Ubuntu for both Nexus smartphones will provide images and open source code for more savvy users to mess around with while they wait for a completed version.
The idea is to give Ubuntu enthusiasts and developers a chance to see what the OS has to offer, and give an early lead on potential app creation for the smartphone software.
Canonical will also release tools to help users flash their existing devices to the developer preview, which would allow them to stay up to date with the most current version.
Attendees of Mobile World Congress can bring their Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 smartphones to the Canonical booth, where the developer will flash the devices themselves.
Additionally at MWC, Canonical will have a variety of Ubuntu devices on display (including a possible tablet), though the actual proprietary phones aren't expected to arrive until October.
"Our platform supports a wide range of screen sizes and resolutions. Developers who have experience bringing up phone environments will find it relatively easy to port Ubuntu to current handsets," said Canonical's Pat McGowan in a statement.
"We look forward to adding support for additional devices for everyday testing and experimentation."
The group has also created downloadable app design guidelines, giving potential developers the power to create for the full range of Ubuntu platforms.
Though iOS and Android have dominated the market thus far, there's plenty of room for a possible third option as Windows Phone 8 and BlackBerry 10 have yet to assert themselves in the marketplace.
Whether that OS is Ubutnu will largely depend on how quickly and easily users are able to assimilate the open source software.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2149705 No need for two threads
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x2bO769KDs
Earlier this week, Sony and Telefónica announced in a joint press release that we are evaluating the Firefox operating system for mobile phones. To show you our current progress, we now also provide an experimental version of the Firefox OS software for Xperia™ E, so that advanced developers can try it out and so that we can get valuable community feedback. In this article, we give you the background of Firefox OS, instructions how to flash Firefox OS on Xperia™ E, as well as an introduction to how to start developing applications for Firefox OS.
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Now, with that kind a developer community support, are you still thinking about sh*t HTC support?
Now,I dont know about firefox,but fact is that sony was voted OEM of the year 2012,so all these HTC trolls can shut up
looks like some symbian
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x2bO769KDs
Earlier this week, Sony and Telefónica announced in a joint press release that we are evaluating the Firefox operating system for mobile phones. To show you our current progress, we now also provide an experimental version of the Firefox OS software for Xperia™ E, so that advanced developers can try it out and so that we can get valuable community feedback. In this article, we give you the background of Firefox OS, instructions how to flash Firefox OS on Xperia™ E, as well as an introduction to how to start developing applications for Firefox OS.
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Now, with that kind a developer community support, are you still thinking about sh*t HTC support?
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This forum is about the Xperia Z, please post about E in their respective forums!
Thank you!
Have anyone tried the new Firefox OS yet? How is the OS in general compared to Android? Is it the same or better?
I have tried it on a Geeksphone Keon (only as a second phone); it's a developer preview so it's inusable for every day and the comparison with android isn't possible, but my general impressions are good. I think that the target of Firefox OS is the mid to low end phones, and I must admit that with that poor hardware the OS seems good. The market is - obviously - a little bit "desolated" and a lot of applications aren't optimized for the FFOS yet (the same marketplace is shared between Firefox and Firefox OS), but in my personal opinion the potential of this truly open system are huge.
What a website!
I don't really know much about the OS, but i am really impressed about one thing. I use the Firefox browser on my desktop. So, every time i open it, above the Google search bar at the homepage i see the promotion of the Firefox OS. Yesterday, when i opened the webpage to check it out... WOW! That is some next level s**t! I would say, go and check it out, it will be worth your while!
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I have tried it on a Geeksphone Keon (only as a second phone); it's a developer preview so it's inusable for every day and the comparison with android isn't possible, but my general impressions are good. I think that the target of Firefox OS is the mid to low end phones, and I must admit that with that poor hardware the OS seems good. The market is - obviously - a little bit "desolated" and a lot of applications aren't optimized for the FFOS yet (the same marketplace is shared between Firefox and Firefox OS), but in my personal opinion the potential of this truly open system are huge.
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Was hoping that the future for the OS to be promising, after this we could see giants like Samsung, HTC or LG using it to offer additional phones to their lineup apart from Android ...
I have not tried but it tempts me to do well.
Yes, the initial target market of Firefox OS phones are people who have never owned a smartphone before. And we must sell them at a price that type of person can afford - so the launch hardware is pretty minimal!
However, you can build and run it on phones like Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus and soon on Nexus 4. Running it on those devices gives you something more usable.
The system itself is not fully mature (Android only got awesome at JB!), so lots of work still to be done
One of the nice things about FFOS is that it just uses open standards. I would like to try it on a phone, haven't seen it yet!