The Samsung Galaxy S5 available in Tizen and Android versions - CNETFrance

Galaxy S5, the next high-end smartphone from Samsung, will obviously be equipped with Android but could also be offered with the Tizen operating system, developed by the Korean brand and Intel.

last August, when we thought the dead, the Samsung Tizen mobile operating system has gained strength through statements JK Shin, one of the leaders of the Korean brand. It explained in that the software would become “more than just an alternative to Android” and that the goal was to make a multiplatform system, like Linux.

Samsung could keep his word and soon Tizen project on the front of the stage with the Galaxy S5, the next smartphone reference, some versions can be equipped, even if the majority of the offers and sales take place Android. This is certainly what explains the IBTimes site adds that on this occasion, Tizen could undergo a facelift. The side of Android is version 4.4 KitKat would be used.

Whereas in spring 2014 to compete with the iPhone 5S or iPhone 6 the future, the Samsung Galaxy S5 should benefit from an aluminum shell and magnesium carry a camera sensor with optical image stabilizer. (EP)