If you thought Windows, macOS, and Linux were the only operating systems for general-purpose PCs, you might want to take a look at the sheer number of alternative OSes out there. The FreeBSD scene ...

Alternative mobile operating systems are struggling to survive while Android and iOS dominate, but an operating system called Sailfish — which was on the brink of disappearing — is back after a short ...

If you live on Earth, there’s better than a 90 percent chance you’ve got an Android or iOS smartphone in your pocket. Yes, there are alternative mobile operating systems out there, but they’re small ...

In last week’s column, I suggested that mobile platforms, such as Symbian and Windows Mobile, may be on their way out. I received a number of calls and e-mails about that comment, so this week I’d ...

Some of the world's biggest handset makers are embracing alternative mobile operating systems. The WSJ’s Yun-Hee Kim explains why handset makers are challenging Apple and Google. Why China’s $3.2 ...

Operators and handset makers are moving toward standardizing on just a few mobile phone operating systems. They’re likely to choose relatively open platforms with large developer groups, according to ...