Limo
Foundation, theLinux-basedopen systems development group for mobile
phones, yesterday launched nine new phones from NEC and Panasonic
for Japanese telcoNTT Docomo, bringing theLimo-compliantrange to 42.
The phones feature high megapixel cameras, rich media
capabilities and upgraded connectivity support.
NTT Docomo's Kiyohito Nagata, chairman of Limo Foundation, said
the launch consolidated Limo as a device platform in the mobile
ecosystem.
The Limo (Linux Mobile) Foundation was launched in January 2007.
Limo's membership includes mobile OEMs, technology developers, and
12 global network operators representing nearly one billion mobile
subscribers.
Members Vodafone, Orange, NTT Docomo, SK Telecom, Telefonica and
Verizon Wireless plan to launch Limo phones this year.