ASUS dual boot devices

ASUS to quit production and sales of dual boot devices due to pressure from Google and Microsoft

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ASUS isn’t the only manufacturer that’s been cranking out dual-booting devices with both Windows and Android, but it has been pushing them pretty intently. There are already a few on sale, but unfortunately, it looks like that’s about to come to an end. ASUS is halting sales of dual-booting devices and will not be making any more due to pressure from both Google and Microsoft, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Because of Microsoft’s many patent disputes with Google and its partners, Microsoft is allegedly no longer acknowledging dual-boot devices. Since Windows is not open source or open for manufacturers to freely use, this becomes a problem for ASUS. Google may also be unhappy about this type of product, and since getting Google services on Android hardware requires Google’s certification, this may also be part of the problem.

While it’s really a shame that an whole device category goes out the window because two companies don’t much like each other, I’m not sure that we’re missing all that much. I never saw the benefit of combining the two operating systems onto one device. I wonder if other manufacturers will be hit with the same problem. Share your thoughts on this issue in the comments!

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ASUS dual boot devices

ASUS to quit production and sales of dual boot devices due to pressure from Google and Microsoft

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ASUS isn’t the only manufacturer that’s been cranking out dual-booting devices with both Windows and Android, but it has been pushing them pretty intently. There are already a few on sale, but unfortunately, it looks like that’s about to come to an end. ASUS is halting sales of dual-booting devices and will not be making any more due to pressure from both Google and Microsoft, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Because of Microsoft’s many patent disputes with Google and its partners, Microsoft is allegedly no longer acknowledging dual-boot devices. Since Windows is not open source or open for manufacturers to freely use, this becomes a problem for ASUS. Google may also be unhappy about this type of product, and since getting Google services on Android hardware requires Google’s certification, this may also be part of the problem.

While it’s really a shame that an whole device category goes out the window because two companies don’t much like each other, I’m not sure that we’re missing all that much. I never saw the benefit of combining the two operating systems onto one device. I wonder if other manufacturers will be hit with the same problem. Share your thoughts on this issue in the comments!

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Karbonn lounch dual-boot both Android and Windows Phone

Karbonn set to launch smartphones that dual-boot both Android and Windows Phone    

Karbonn Mobiles is an unfamiliar name to many, but this Indian smartphone manufacturer is getting set to release a phone that will boot both Android and Windows Phone. Karbonn Mobiles has already managed to secure a deal with Microsoft regarding Windows Phone, as the chairman of Karbonn Mobiles, Sudhir Hasija, explained. It is reported that the dual-OS smartphones will be out by June and will target office-going professionals and 'techies.'

"Microsoft has eased the regulations and is opening up its platform for other players. We signed the agreement two days ago and will launch a range of Windows phones in about three months" - Hasija

No details on specifications or pricing as of yet, however, but given that it attempts to target the Indian subcontinent, it would be expected to be competitive with the "China phones" that target the same region-- about $300 USD.
How this smartphone will work is anybody's guess, and some questions that need answers include:

• Would the user be able to seamlessly access their content across both operating systems?
• What would happen to things like alarms, or text messages?
• How will OS upgrades be handled?

..and plenty more queries that will look to be answered as the smartphone is released. Depending on how it works out, it could turn out to either be really amazing or a complete disaster, so hopefully its not the latter. Either way, it's worth commending Karbonn Mobiles for trying to be innovative in their smartphone offering.
This report comes not long after Nokia announced its range of Nokia X smartphones that come with its own tailored flavor of Android.

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Karbonn lounch dual-boot both Android and Windows Phone

Karbonn set to launch smartphones that dual-boot both Android and Windows Phone    

Karbonn Mobiles is an unfamiliar name to many, but this Indian smartphone manufacturer is getting set to release a phone that will boot both Android and Windows Phone. Karbonn Mobiles has already managed to secure a deal with Microsoft regarding Windows Phone, as the chairman of Karbonn Mobiles, Sudhir Hasija, explained. It is reported that the dual-OS smartphones will be out by June and will target office-going professionals and 'techies.'

"Microsoft has eased the regulations and is opening up its platform for other players. We signed the agreement two days ago and will launch a range of Windows phones in about three months" - Hasija

No details on specifications or pricing as of yet, however, but given that it attempts to target the Indian subcontinent, it would be expected to be competitive with the "China phones" that target the same region-- about $300 USD.
How this smartphone will work is anybody's guess, and some questions that need answers include:

• Would the user be able to seamlessly access their content across both operating systems?
• What would happen to things like alarms, or text messages?
• How will OS upgrades be handled?

..and plenty more queries that will look to be answered as the smartphone is released. Depending on how it works out, it could turn out to either be really amazing or a complete disaster, so hopefully its not the latter. Either way, it's worth commending Karbonn Mobiles for trying to be innovative in their smartphone offering.
This report comes not long after Nokia announced its range of Nokia X smartphones that come with its own tailored flavor of Android.

Read More