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- Latest version: Symbian OS 9.5
- Designed to run in portable electronics that use ARM ProcessorsARM.com: Symbian OS
- Derived from EPOC, Psion's operating system for PDAsOfficial Press Release: Symbian releases latest EPOC technology for future smartphones and communicators (June 15, 1999)
- Predominantly used on Nokia devices, but also implemented in Sony Ericsson devicesAllAboutSymbian.com: Recent Devices
- Company originally a partnership between Sony Ericsson (then just Ericsson), Motorola, Nokia and Psion
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Symbian OS is an operating system specifically designed to be implemented in smartphones. Although the operating system is developed and licensed by Symbian, Ltd., system developer kits (SDKs) are available for users to create and modify applications within the Symbian OS.
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Nokia Open Source
On June 24, 2008, Nokia announced plans to purchase all remaining shares in Symbian, Ltd. The deal reportedly cost about $140 million. Nokia also announced that they would be making the Symbian OS open source, which has led many to speculate that Nokia seeks to compete with Google's Android operating system.Engadget: Nokea buys Symbian, turns software over to Symbian Foundation (June 24, 2008)
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Symbian OS Questions
Running Parrallels, how do I get Windows icons onto the bottom Menu Bar of OS so its easier to navigate between the two systems? 1 AnswerThe best way to navigate between the two systems is to use Spaces on the Mac. Go to System Preferences and click on Expose & Spaces and enable the feature. ... read more
What do you think about the Google Chrome OS announcement? 14 AnswersI think this could turn out to be an important project for Google. It is in their best interest to provide software that allows users to have a good experience ... read more
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