The latest release of the open platform Webos Open Source Edition 2.27 was presented, offering compatibility with various portable devices, boards, and automobile information and entertainment systems. Raspberry Pi 4 serves as a reference hardware platform for this version. The platform is developed in a public repository under the Apache 2.0 license, with community-driven development management following a joint model.
The key updates in this edition include:
- Updates to the browser engine with the move to Chromium 120, enhancing functionality and flexibility for the ENACT browser application.
- Improved support for Progressive Web Applications (PWA) with added navigation options, improved scrolling, and push notification capabilities.
- Streamlined assembly process efficiency with changes in file extensions for emulator launch.
- Enhancements in the reproduction management interface API, including the addition of a method to set supported actions.
- Decoupling of the system service luna-syservice from Qt.
- Upgrade of the QT framework to version 6.7.2.
- Customization options for color changes in the design configurator.
The Webos platform, originally developed by Palm in 2008 for Palm Pre smartphones, continues to evolve with each new release.
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