Mobile operating systems are influencing desktops

The dividing line between the mobile and desktop operating systems is getting finer, and the two worlds are expected to merge eventually.

The mobile operating systems have been derived from their desktop counterparts. That's the reason the email application on the smartphones look very much like the desktop version. 

But, as the mobile operating systems maturing, they are in turn influencing the appearance of their desktop peers. 

Take the Mac App Store for example, in which the apps run full screen and it supports multi touch gestures (with the help of Magic trackpad) too — these two properties essentially originated in smartphones and now have made their ways to Mac computers.

The other companies also intend these two worlds to merge eventually. 

The WebOS operating system of Hewlett Packard was designed for mobile use, but HP is now trying to bring it for desktops and notebooks. And then there always is our favourite Windows 8 smartphone operating system, which is now proposed for the tablets as well. 

Upcoming Android Phones in India

If you are looking to buy a new Android phone, May and June have some goodies in store for you. From Samsung Galaxy S II to HTC Sensation, we are going to see some impressive Android smartphones reaching Indian shores in the next sixty days. Don’t worry, action is not limited to only high-end devices, some budget devices will as well grace the markets.

Upcoming Android Smartphones:


1. Samsung Galaxy S II:
Features: 1.2 Ghz Dual Core Exynos Processor, 4.27 inch Super AMOLED Plus Display, 8MP camera and Android 2.3 with TouchWiz 4.0.
Expected Availability: Third Week of May for around INR 32K

2. LG Optimus 2X:
Features: 1 Ghz Dual Core nVIDIA Tegra 2 Processor, 4 inch display, 8MP camera and Android 2.2 with LG UI
Expected Availability: Third Week of May for INR 30K