There are more open source smartphones coming this year than you can shake a stick at, ranging from Ubuntu phones to Tizen Linux-based handsets. But among the most eagerly awaited phones are new handsets based on Mozilla’s open Firefox OS. Back in February, we reported on how Mozilla is in an alliance with Telefonica and Qualcomm to become a serious player in the smartphone business. The partners are aiming to deliver their initial phones at low price points in emerging markets.
With the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) coming up next week, there are confirmations online that Firefox OS-based phones will be on the show floor in Las Vegas. And, you can already get an early peek at them online.
Among several photographic tours of phones running Firefox OS, The Verge has a very good gallery of shots, found here. The Verge reports that the OS is two weeks away from being fully completed…Read more at Ostatic
