Symbian AlternativesMobile Os & Operating Systems like Symbian

Symbian is described as 'Was a mobile operating system (OS) and computing platform designed for smartphones and currently maintained by Accenture. Symbian was originally developed by Symbian Ltd., as a descendant of Psion's EPOC and runs exclusively on ARM processors, although an unreleased' and is a Mobile OS in the os & utilities category. There are five alternatives to Symbian for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Linux Mobile, Android SDK, Android Wear and Android TV apps. The best Symbian alternative is Android, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Symbian are iOS, Sailfish OS, Tizen OS and KaiOS.

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  1. Android icon
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    Open-source mobile OS developed by Google, based on the Linux kernel. It supports app development in Java and Kotlin. Compatible with various devices, offering seamless integration with Google services, customizable interface, and extensive app ecosystem for smartphones and tablets.

    45 Android alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • Android SDK
    • Android Wear
    • Android TV
     
  2. iOS icon
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    iOS is a mobile operating system designed by Apple for its iPhone and iPad devices. It offers a user-friendly interface, intuitive features, and seamless integration with other Apple products. With iOS, you can access a wide range of apps, games, and multimedia content, as well...

    26 iOS alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
     
  3. Sailfish OS icon
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    Sailfish OS is a European alternative to dominating mobile operating systems, and the only mobile OS offering an exclusive licensing model for local implementations.

    29 Sailfish OS alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Linux Mobile
     
  4. Tizen OS icon
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    Open source Linux-based platform designed for smartphones, tablets, netbooks, automotive infotainment, and smart TVs, offering scalable compatibility, advanced multimedia, touch support, Application Compatibility Layer for Android apps, 3D UI, and multitasking.

    80 Tizen OS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
     
  5. KaiOS icon
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    KaiOS brings smartphone-like functionalities to affordable phones: the KaiStore for apps. Video calls over 4G. Mobile payments through NFC. Even dual-SIM support.

    27 KaiOS alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Linux
     
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