Description: Bada is a discontinued mobile operating system created by Samsung Electronics for smartphones. Launched in 2010, Bada was designed to provide an intuitive and smooth user experience, combining features of smartphones and functionalities of more basic devices. Its name, which means ‘ocean’ in Korean, symbolizes the breadth and versatility that Samsung aimed to achieve with this system. Bada was characterized by its customizable user interface, support for third-party applications through its app store, and the ability to handle multitasking. Although it was an attempt by Samsung to diversify its offering in the mobile operating system market, Bada did not manage to capture a significant market share against competitors like Android and iOS. Despite its discontinuation in 2013, Bada laid the groundwork for the development of Tizen, another Samsung operating system that seeks to integrate multiple devices and platforms.
History: Bada was announced by Samsung in 2009, and its first version, Bada 1.0, was released in 2010. The operating system was designed to compete in the growing smartphone market, offering an alternative to Android and iOS. In 2011, Bada 2.0 was released, introducing significant improvements such as a more advanced user interface and support for native applications. However, despite these updates, Bada did not manage to gain a substantial user base. In 2013, Samsung announced that Bada would be discontinued and that its efforts would focus on Tizen, a more versatile operating system that could be used across a variety of devices, from smartphones to smart appliances.
Uses: Bada was primarily used in Samsung smartphones, allowing users to access applications, games, and online services. Its intuitive and customizable interface facilitated navigation and the use of various device functions. Through the Bada app store, users could download applications specifically designed for this operating system, although the number of available applications was limited compared to other more popular platforms.
Examples: Some examples of devices that used Bada include the Samsung Wave, which was the first phone to run it, and the Samsung Wave 3, which offered improvements in hardware and software. These devices stood out for their design and features, such as AMOLED displays and high-resolution cameras, although they did not achieve significant market acceptance.
