If you use the browser Firefox instead of Chrome
and Safari, chances are you have heard about Firefox OS, the new open
source operating system for smartphones and tablets from Mozilla. The
organization is serious in working to make the Web open and accessible
to everyone. Though this new mobile OS is an emerging technology, it is quickly
catching the eyes of users, developers, and critics. In this post, we
will have a look at what’s in store. 1. What is Firefox OS?
Firefox OS (codenamed Boot2Gecko or B2G) is a mobile operating system
based on Linux and Mozilla’s Gecko technology. It is built upon open
web standards like HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
Mozilla has developed Web APIs so that HTML5 apps can communicate
with the device’s hardware, which was only possible for native apps
until now, e.g. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Camera, etc. Continue Reading
