The first official Firefox smartphone for developers

Firefox smartphone: Mozilla has just announced one Smartphone with Firefox operating system – naturally orange. The device will initially only be available to developers in order to stimulate the development of apps.

To two devices with the developer”s mobile operating system OS, the Spanish manufacturer Geeksphone Firefox is currently in collaboration with the provider Telefonica. With those designated as Keon and Peak appliances are different target groups are addressed.

Keon said the device will probably prove that Firefox OS is suitable for affordable units. It runs with the single-core processor from Qualcomm Snapdragon S1, which has access to 512 MB of RAM. The 3.5-inch screen displays 480 × 320 pixels; the camera snaps pictures with 3 megapixels. The internal memory is 4 GB, continues to stand ready MicroSD slot, light and acceleration sensors, and GPS, and microUSB port. To connect to the network are HSPA and Wi-Fi n.

The manufacturer Geeksphone predict there will be also a model called “peak” With a larger display and a faster processor, 4.3 inches screen displays (960 × 540) pixels and Snapdragone S4 at 1.2 GHz, also has the rear camera is a 8-megapixel resolution and the battery is 1800 mAh of something bigger . Also throws Geeksphone the peak nor an LED flash and a 2-megapixel front camera, the other features are similar to Keon.

Firefox smartphone release date

Both models will be available in February; will first be where you will be able to see at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Participants can possibly throw at FirefoxAppDays in late January or early February, a look at the equipment.

ZTE will also media reports this year to build a smartphone OS with Firefox and bring in the European market. So far, only a simulation of the operating system for the same browser is available.