Firefox, one of the most popular internet browser developer had launched their first phone in Spain.
The phone runs on a Firefox system and costs approximately $113, making it one of the most affordable smart phone in the market.
By launching the phone, it further strengthens it''s motto of open development of the online world.
The main draw for the phone will be the low price. The specifications of the phone is kept at minimal and uses the internet for all it's features.
So, what's the main purpose of launching a phone with minimal features at this very moment?
The launch of the phone is to contest the big market players- iOS and Android mobile operating systems. By providing a new option for the market, it will be great for consumers to have another choice. Besides, the low-cost option will ensure that the low income in the developed countries will have a chance to purchase a smart phone.
And this is only the first phone that is launched by Firefox. By releasing a cheap model, more people will be incline to purchase the phone, providing feed backs and new enhancements can be added in to the future models.
Besides, developers are given another platform to showcase their programs.
Source: http://www.digitalone.com.sg/news/article/25501
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