{"id":13210,"date":"2023-06-07T15:09:49","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T19:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/local.brightwhiz\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=13210"},"modified":"2023-06-07T15:09:52","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T19:09:52","slug":"kaios","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"http:\/\/local.brightwhiz\/glossary\/kaios\/","title":{"rendered":"KaiOS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>KaiOS is a mobile operating system designed for feature phones, which are basic mobile phones with limited functionality compared to smartphones. It is a lightweight operating system that brings smartphone-like features and services to affordable, low-powered devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KaiOS is based on the Linux kernel and uses HTML5 as its primary application development platform. It provides a user interface similar to that of smartphones, with icons, menus, and app support, while being optimized for devices with small screens and limited hardware capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the key advantages of KaiOS is its ability to run on devices with minimal resources, such as low RAM and low processing power. This makes it an ideal choice for feature phones that are affordable and widely used in emerging markets where access to smartphones may be limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KaiOS offers a range of features and services, including phone calls, messaging, web browsing, media playback, camera functionality, and access to popular social media apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and YouTube. It also supports basic smartphone capabilities like GPS, Wi-Fi, and 4G\/LTE connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The operating system provides a platform for developers to create applications using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. 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