
Trolltech announced Qtopia Phone Edition, a Linux-based application framework for smartphones. TechNewsWorld reports that the move means that handset makers have access to a ready-made user interface and developer tools for Linux-based phones. Qtopia Phone Edition includes a synchronization framework to keep users’ contacts, calendar, to-do list and files up to date with those on their PCs. Currently, this only supports Microsoft Outlook or Qtopia Desktop.