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First Firefox Mobile OS Phones Announced

Posted by samzenpus on from the in-the-beginning dept.

judgecorp writes "The first devices running Firefox Mobile OS, originally known as Boot to Gecko, have been announced. TCL and ZTE are making the phones, which will show up on Brazil's Telefonica Vivo network. Other operators are planning to give the phones a try. From their blog: 'Device manufacturers TCL Communication Technology (under the Alcatel One Touch brand) and ZTE today announced their intentions to manufacture the first devices to feature the new Firefox OS, using Snapdragon processors from Qualcomm Incorporated, the leader in smartphone platforms. The first Firefox OS powered devices are expected to launch commercially in Brazil in early 2013 through Telefónica’s commercial brand, Vivo.'"

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  1. Re:Do we need another mobile OS? by ArhcAngel · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Funny...This comic seems to be getting a lot of use lately.

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    "A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it." - K
  2. Definitely interested by thetoadwarrior · · Score: 3, Interesting

    My experience with Android has been less than stellar to put it kindly and I don't quite feel up to paying for an iphone so this will definitely be something I look at. Plus it would be nice to support someone who isn't interested in locking me in or stealing all my data to sell me stuff.