Browsing though YouTube, I ran across KaiOS. Its a new OS for feature phones, that allows Internet connectivity.
KaiOS can be be seen like somewhat of a successor to Firefox OS, which is now discontinued by Mozilla. The main difference between them, is that KaiOS is squarely designed for feature phones, while Firefox OS was designed for low end smartphones.
Personally, I really hope the project is successful. It brings a solid option for those who don't want, or can't afford, a smartphone; while it allows them to remain connected. And being 4G capable, the devices that run it will be supported by carries since it runs on the same networks that smartphones do.
Several things give me some hope KaiOS will become an option. To begin with, it already was the support of at least manufactures, including Alcatel and Nokia.
Also that Google invested $22 millions on KaiOS. I know that we'll have to wait and see how all it plays out, but this gives me a bit more reason to hope that KaiOS has a shoot of becoming a success that will benefit consumers by giving us a solid option.
Though they are not as many as they used to be, there still many people who prefer a feature phone over a smartphone for many reasons. And the success of KaiOS might give those users the reassurance that feature phones will stay around for a long time, but that carriers will start giving them a better service again. Who know, we might see some users migrate back to feature phones now that they could have access to the apps they like on smartphones, but wanting something simpler.
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