How to try Firefox OS apps in Android

When it comes about mobile gadgets, it is clear that we are talking about, or Android, or about iOS. But in fact, these two list of mobile operating systems, the names is not restricted. Yet deep in the shadows, but there are other interesting developments, such as Firefox OS. This project from the creators of the eponymous browser not only managed to settle in a few very real devaysakhBut obzavolsya fairly extensive catalog of applications. For information on how to try the program out Firefox OS to Android, we describe in this article.

Applications for Firefox OS development c using web programming languages ​​(HTML5, CSS and JavaScript), so they can be run in any browser. But they are focused primarily on native browser Firefox, so to run these applications on your device running Android, you will need to install the Firefox browser.

After installation run the program and go to the app store firefox Marketplace

Which is a kind of analogue of the Google Play or Chrome Web Store. I decorated it is quite simple, so finding the right application there is no difficulty. You can use the search bar or browse the contents of your own you are interested in the categories.

The installation process is a little different from the usual you install programs from the Google Play catalog. As a result, a new icon appears on your home screen, touch to open that the appropriate program, and its appearance and behavior did not remind that in front of you Web-based application. Let's look at a few interesting programs from the catalog of Firefox OS.

Telegram

Unofficial client for very popular in the last instant messaging service time, special attention is paid to the privacy of your correspondence.

Weather Map

A simple application that detects your location and displays the weather conditions in your area, including temperature and cloudy.

My Candy

A colorful game that works on the principle of "three in a row." Here you have to collect sweets for the hungry little girl forever.

Loqui IM

This multi-functional messenger helps you gather to communicate all of their friends from WhatsApp, Google Hangouts, Facebook Chat, Nimbuzz, Nokia ovi and any other service operating on XMPP / Jabber protocol.

CutTheRope

To represent this great game, I'm not worth it. It is only necessary to note that in this way she feels no worse than a typical mobile application.

Music Graph

Very complete and intelligent musical encyclopedia, which is able not only to provide full information about the you are interested the artist, but also to answer questions like "tell me a group similar to the" Beatles ", but singing in Spanish language. "

File Manager

Simple File Manager for viewing and managing your files on the memory card. Able to play multimedia files, open PDF documents, create and edit text files.

Aviary

You've probably already met with this wonderful photo editor, and as an online version and in the desktop version, and as a mobile application. Firefox-version is no worse.

HERE Maps

Mapping application from Nokia in their time to compete with Google Maps. Now it boasts not only an accurate topographic data, but also the ability to plot a route the best possible way.

Personal Trainer

Where we are today without sports. This app will help you plan your training schedule, learn new exercises, calculate your optimal weight and suggest the necessary steps to achieve it.

Of course, we have presented in this review, only some samples to give you an idea of ​​how a wide range of applications in the Firefox OS directory. Perhaps to widespread distribution of this operating system, it never will reach, but the application for it can be used right now. So why not take this opportunity?