Tizen the OS of Everything. That was the slogan that the Tizen Developer Conference (TDC) 2015 in Shenzhen this year. Tizen was Introduced to devs as a versatile OS that is light on CPU, Battery and Memory. You can develop WebApps using HTML5 / CSS3 / JS and also Native apps using Native – C / EFL. There are also Hybrid Apps, but as the name suggests are a mix between Web and Native apps.
Tizen can power Smartphones, Smartwatches, Smart TV, Cars,and many more items such as your fridge, lighting, microwave, washing machine, and other home appliances. The era of the Internet of Things (IoT) is here and Tizen can be used to fulfill this vision.
Tizen is built with the DNA of Linux and promises Openness, Optimization, and Opportunities. The video below was created by a Samsung employee and tells the story:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z0ujQ7gU3k&feature=youtu.be