Key Highlights
- BharOS is a native mobile operating system
- The operating system comes with No Default Apps (NDA) unlike Android OS
- Developers claim the operating system was designed to provide a more secure experience
Our Make-in-India hopes for a domestic mobile operating system could be coming to life. According to officials, “BharOS” has been developed by a company that was incubated by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, and it can be installed on commercial off-the-shelf handsets.
JandK Operations Private Limited, which was housed in IIT Madras, created BharOS. Currently, enterprises with stringent privacy and security needs are receiving the operating software. According to a press release, it is perfect for those who deal with sensitive information. Also Read | iOS Tips And Tricks: How To Setup And Use AutoFill For Contact Cards And Credit Cards In Safari On iPhones And iPads
BharOS: What Does It Offer?
This mobile operating system’s advantage is that it comes with No Default Apps (NDA). This simply means that, unlike Android, users will have access to the majority of the storage capacity. Along with some native apps, the OEMs include some Google apps by default with the phones. One won’t be compelled to use apps they may not be familiar with or that they may not trust if they use BharOS.
Similar to Android phones, one will be able to get “Native Over The Air” (NOTA) upgrades. According to the creators, NOTA updates are downloaded and installed on the device without the need for user intervention.
How then can users download apps? Instead of using a company-run marketplace, Ayyar claims that BharOS provides access to reliable software from organization-specific Private App Store Services (PASS).
In addition, the operating system also provides access to trusted apps through company-specific Private App Store Services (PASS). “PASS provides access to a curated list of apps that have been thoroughly vetted and meet specific security and privacy standards set by the organization. It means users can rest assured that it is available and screened for potential security vulnerabilities and privacy issues,” the developers said.
