Developer | Samsung, Linux Foundation, Tizen Association and Intel |
First Launch | January 5, 2012 (For Smartphone), September 1, 2015 (With Smartwatch Samsung Gear 2) |
Initial Version | Tizen OS 1.0 Larkspur (April 30, 2012) |
Latest Stable Version | Tizen OS 3.0 |
First Device | Samsung Gear 2 (First Tizen OS Smartwatch) |
Working State | Current |
Latest Flagship Device | Samsung Gear S3 (As of Smartwatch) |
Device Type Target | Smartwatches, Smartphones, Wearable Devices |
Platforms | ARM and x86 |
Interface | Touch, Rotating Bezel, Buttons |
Programming Language Used / Written In | HTML5, C, C++ |
OS Family | Tizen OS (Unix-like, Linux Kernel) |
Kernel Type | Monolithic kernel |
Source Model | Open source |
License Type | GPLv2, LGPL, Apache License, BSD, Flora License |
Update Method | OTA |
Fitness and Health Monitoring | Yes, via Samsung S Health |
App Store | Tizen Store |
App Store Link | tizenstore.com |
App Extension | TPK (For Native), WGT (For Web App) |
Multi Tasking | Yes |
App Development Language | C/C++, HTML5 |
Touch | Yes |
Watchface | Customizable |
Voice Command | Yes |
Personal Assistant | Samsung S Voice |
Smartphone Compatibility | Android, iOS |
Smartphone Companion App | Samsung Gear App |