OS that makes ‘dumb phones’ smart takes on Android, Apple
With millions of Indians still using feature phones, its no surprise that this brainchild of KaiOS Technologies is already the second most popular mobile operating system in India.
- Getty Images Codeville says that for KaiOS, the partnership will help fast-track development, and has helped bring features like Google Maps, Assistant, and others to the feature phone ecosystem.
- With millions of Indians still using feature phones , it's no surprise that this brainchild of San Diego startup KaiOS Technologies is already the second most popular mobile operating system in India after Android, capturing over 16% market share.
- The new category of handsets powered by KaiOS, which has partnered with Reliance Jio, require limited memory while still offering a rich user experience through services like Google Assistant, Google Maps, YouTube, and Facebook, among others.