4tiitoo AG announces upgrade of WeTab OS to MeeGo v1.2

(openPR) San Francisco, May 23, 2011 – today at the MeeGo Conference 4tiitoo announces its rollout plans to integrate the MeeGo* v1.2 common code base on the WeTab. WeTab’s operating system, the WeTab OS, incorporates a user experience built by 4tiitoo using MeeGo user interface (UI) for tablet and touch enabled computing platforms. MeeGo is an open source operating system project governed by the Linux Foundation.

“The integration of MeeGo v1.2 constitutes another milestone in the development of the WeTab”, Stephan Odörfer, CTO of 4tiitoo AG, says. “With its open system architecture the WeTab offers not only an alternative to closed systems but also proves by its constant advancements the adaption to market developments and needs”. With its innovative user interface the WeTab OS allows a simple and intuitive use for everybody – with or without previous knowledge in computer education.

Since May the WeTab supports seven languages: German, English, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Russian and French. “MeeGo continues to gain momentum as evidenced by 4tiitoo’s commitment,” says Ram Peddibhotla, director System Software Marketing, Software and Services Group, Intel. “The MeeGo software platform gives developers a faster and easy way to deliver intuitive and compelling user experiences.” MeeGo provides an operating system framework optimized for Intel® Atom™ processor-based devices across platforms, including netbooks, tablets, in-vehicle infotainment system, handhelds and more.