AsteroidOS

AsteroidOS: Open-Source Smartwatch OS for Extended Battery Life

AsteroidOS is an open-source operating system for smartwatches. It is designed to run on multiple smartwatch chipsets and aims to provide a smooth user experience with extended battery life compared to proprietary smartwatch operating systems.

What is AsteroidOS?

AsteroidOS is an open-source operating system designed specifically for smartwatches. It works across multiple smartwatch hardware platforms and chipsets including Qualcomm, Exynos, and MediaTek. The goal of AsteroidOS is to provide a smooth, intuitive user experience on smartwatches while optimizing battery life.

Unlike proprietary smartwatch operating systems from companies like Apple and Google, AsteroidOS gives users more control and customization options over their devices. It is based on Linux and built using standard web technologies like HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS. This allows developers to easily create apps and watchfaces for AsteroidOS.

Some of the key features of AsteroidOS include an integrated dialer, SMS and email apps, music playback controls, calendar and notifications support, and a suite of sensors to track steps, heart rate, etc. It provides capabilities like WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and NFC connectivity. The interface is designed specifically for round, bezel-based smartwatches using concepts optimized for small touchscreens.

With a focus on smooth performance and maximizing battery life compared to alternatives, AsteroidOS offers an open-source operating system option for those looking to escape the walled gardens of proprietary smartwatch ecosystems. The project is under active development by community contributors and works on watches like Asus ZenWatch 2 & 3, LG G Watch, LG Watch Urbane, Sony SmartWatch 3, Qualcomm Toq and more.

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