Archive for September, 2011

Intel Drops MeeGo for Tizen

September 28th, 2011 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: Linux, Platforms: MeeGo, Platforms: Tizen | Comments Off

Following partner Nokia, Intel has now announced it is to abandon the MeeGo platform as well. Instead, it will be working on a new mobile platform with Samsung that’s called Tizen.

Read the rest of this entry »

IBC: Liberty Global/UPC Unveils App Store Plans

September 9th, 2011 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: Web Apps | Comments Off

Yesterday, UPC owner Liberty Global announced a new settop box called Horizon. Though the system is mainly advertised as ‘the’ new way to experience TV, the new box will also hold an App Store.

Read the rest of this entry »

Baidu Announces Own Android OS Fork

September 5th, 2011 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: AndroidOS | Comments Off

Chinese search giant has finally announced its own mobile operating system. To be specific, the company is launching their own version of Google’s Android OS, called Baidu Yi.