Meet the new operating system for smart-watches, TVs

Tencent launched a platform for smart-phones earlier this year but this new software is focused on wearables and other Internet-connected devices, such as smart-watches, wearables.
Like Google’s Android, the Tencent Operating System and TOS+ is available to be licensed without cost.

According to TechCrunch, Mark Ren, Tencent COO said at the GMIC event in Beijing that the platform presented a more social option that could be used to make money using third party services, while taking advantages of integrated social services from Tencent.

Tencent is facing stiff competition from Alibaba, which has also launched a smart home business focused on turning any device or utility into a smart one. Yun OS which is being adopted by Meizu, a smartphone maker that Alibaba has invested in. Xiaomi too has a platform of hardware companies those devices are sold within its Mi.com online store and optimized for its smart-phones. (ANI)