Episode 55: Got Mobile?

What this episode covers

For those who are able to view this episode on YouTube, you're in for a treat. Steven Tompkins demos Android L and Firefox OS . Bada and Tizen are also discussed as well. Bada was merged with Tizen, yet Tizen's availability is delayed in Russia . Ubuntu Touch is also going through a delay of its own. These delays may hurt the viability of other mobile operating systems. Windows Phone 8 exists, but is nowhere near as dominant as Android and iOS. Ironically, Bill Gates himself predicted the takeoff of mobile computing. Speaking of iOS, despite battery drainage issues , version 8 seems to be intriguing in terms of new features . As for whether mobile devices will replace desktops, both hosts concluded that they won't entirely do so.

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