HTC, the largest Taiwan based mobile manufacturer is analyzing to launch its own operating system. HTC known for its incredible range of smart phones is stepping ahead to sustain its market position as it has faced a 1.4 percent decline in Taiwan trading.
HTC relies upon the Google and Microsoft for software needs of their handhelds. HTC bags the fame of being the first manufacturer to project Google’s Android based handsets.
HTC rolls out more number of gadgets based on Windows Mobile platform. Recently HTC introduced HTC Smart based on Qualcomm’s BREW system in India at cheap rate. The company views to make native OS which could intensify highly competitive war with Google and Microsoft.
The success rate of Apple and RIM phones are high due to their own operating system. But the cost incurred to project one’s own operating system is highly expensive.
HTC is also viewed as a conceivable bidder for Palm Inc. HTC CEO quoted that there are ‘multiple factors’ to be considered before entering in to the own OS launch. As per Bloomberg report,
“We continue to assess, but that requires a few conditions to justify” having our own system, Cheng-Hui ming chief financial officer of the Taoyuan, Taiwan-based company, said in a phone interview today.
“There are many multiple factors to be considered together, rather than a simple statement as to own or not to own” proprietary software, Cheng said.