Mozilla launches Firefox OS for smartphones.

Our very own browser Mozilla Firefox has launched its new operating system focused on smartphones called Firefox OS. Same as in browser, Firefox OS has taken an open web standard in designing the OS with the support of HTML5. Firefox OS is powered by Geekphone, to give full hardware support.

Firefox OS is available for developers to test and add more applications to it. The best part is that you can run Android Marketplace to get more support from the other mobile platforms. Most probably you may also get Windows Apps store in it. Due this cross platform support you can use more applications. For developers Firefox OS simulators are also available which give a good replica of the OS to test it.

The Firefox powered phones are available in the market. You can buy it online. 

Keon

• CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 1Ghz
• UMTS 2100/1900/900 (3G HSPA)
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (2G EDGE)
• Screen 3.5″ HVGA Multitouch
• 3 MP Camera
• 4GB ROM, 512 MB RAM
• MicroSD, Wifi N, Light and proxmity Sensor, G-Sensor, GPS, MicroUSB
• 1580 mAh battery
• Over the air updates
• Unlocked, add your own SIM card

Peak

• CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.2Ghz x2.
• UMTS 2100/1900/900 (3G HSPA).
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (2G EDGE).
• Screen 4.3″ qHD IPS Multitouch.
• Camera 8 MP (back) + 2 MP (front).
• 4 GB (ROM) and 512 (RAM).
• MicroSD, Wifi N, Light and proxmity Sensor, G-Sensor, GPS, MicroUSB, Flash (camera).
• Battery 1800 mAh.

Firefox OS is bringing HTML5 in limelight as Mozilla being a first open source browser.

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