REDFLY and Other Operating Systems
We’ve received many inquiries regarding future REDFLY support of other mobile OS’s.
For a number of reasons we chose to target Windows Mobile first, but WM isn’t the only OS on our radar.
We are well aware of the demand for REDFLY to support Blackberry, Android, Symbian and iPhone operating systems.
While I can’t say much for now, we certainly are working towards supporting other operating systems.
Monitor this blog’s RSS feed and you’ll be amongst the first to know when we announce additional device or OS compatibility.
Kirt Bailey
President and CEO
Celio Corp
July 16th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Congrats on the new blog.
July 22nd, 2008 at 6:47 am
Yesterday morning I had 5 minutes before I left for work– I didn’t want to waste the time but didn’t want to wait for the computer to boot up either.
I turned on the REDFLY and was able to update 3 email-conversations in that time period. Amazing device! I love it on the road and in the morning now as well.
July 27th, 2008 at 10:01 am
Any word on whether or not you will be supporting the new Sprint Instinct?
July 29th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Lee,
While we are working on supporting other operating systems, the Instinct is not currently high on the list of candidates due to its proprietary OS.
Thanks,
Colin Kelly
July 31st, 2008 at 12:50 am
While I love using the REDFLY with lots of Windows Mobile devices (some not on your compatibility list yet), I do look forward to possible support for my S60 and iPhone devices too. I bought it with the hope that you would eventually add other operating systems, but even if it was just Windows Mobile I would still be pleased with my purchase.
July 31st, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Thanks Matthew,
By the way, I just read your review of the Zinc II. We have a beta driver for the Zinc II now. Let me know if you’re interested and we’ll get it to you to play around.
Thanks,
Colin Kelly
August 8th, 2008 at 1:23 am
I am from the UK and here a lot of business people use Nokia E51s & E71s. These are powerful devices but with small screens. If you need Beta testers for your Symbian drivers i would be happy to buy a Redfly and test the s/w for you.
August 21st, 2008 at 4:22 pm
I am very interested in Redfly. I absolutly would love your device to replace the need for a 3g card and a laptop. If I can just use my smartphone AND Refly, I have no need for laptop…
SO, I really need compatibility with these smartphones.
1) Blackberry (Bold, Curve, 88xx, Pearl) When the Bold is released, Doc’s to Go and 3g will be superb!!!
2) HTC/Cingular 8525 with WM 5 and 6.
3) Palm Treo Pro (WM 6)
4) Palm Treo/Centro (Palm OS)
5) iPhone… very obvious, but Apple and Developers need a version of Docs to Go (Data Viz) for real productivity.
September 30th, 2008 at 7:56 am
So I notice that you don’t mention the Palm OS. Is it also a candidate? Thanks.
September 30th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Okay, I have now ordered a Redfly. Plan to use it with my new Xperia X1 - hopefully there will be drivers for this device soon. Also keen to use it with a Nokia E71 at some point.
October 1st, 2008 at 10:09 am
@Jeremy,
Sorry, I doubt that we’ll ever support the current Palm OS (Garnet) as the OS is on its way out and wouldn’t justify all of the development costs. We most certainly will evaluate the opportunity to support Palm’s new OS due sometime next year.
@Jah,
We’re not sure on the Sony Xperia line yet. You can monitor http://www.celiocorp.com/smartphone or comment on this post in the future for an update. As far as the E71 goes, Symbian is certainly on our radar (and the E71 would be one of the first supported phones), but no announcements yet.
October 10th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Now that I have a Redfly (sed with a HTC TyTn II) I can see the power of the concept. I can see myself using it every day on my 1/2 hr train journey. I think the Redfly would be an ideal companion for slim/small devices like the HTC Diamond. Small powerful devices can be used for heavy buisness use with the Redfly and also be suitbale for the weekend. So support of small Symbian S60 devices like the Nokia E51, E66 & E71 must also represent a great opportunity. Ireally hope you sell enough devices to allow you to invest in other OSs.
October 23rd, 2008 at 12:46 am
At a price point of $199 this piece of technology is very interesting.
If only you could make it work with the Iphone 3G…..
October 27th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
I have been looking for the Redfly for a while now. I desided to buy one and I have to say I really love the concept.
Unfortunatelly our whole company and lots of businesspeople in our country use Blackberry. Can you tell me if your company will support it and maybe when?? I think you will have a big market in front of you to tackle.
October 28th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
I have a Redfly and an Alltel ppc 6800 with WM 6.1. There are two 6800 drivers, a Verizon WM 6.1 and a Sprint WM 6.1 Beta. I’m using the Sprint which works fine, is there any difference and why is one a Beta and the other not? Is there any carrier specific aspect to the drivers? I know Verizon blocks some of the GPS features Sprint doesn’t block on that phone. Alltel doesn’t block any features on the ppc 6800 so I chose the Sprint driver even though it was a Beta.
October 28th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
I would buy this in a heartbeat if it works with a Blackberry. Just spent $500 buying an EEE PC so that I can travel with a decent screen for viewing.
Hope y’all can make this happen soon!
October 31st, 2008 at 6:52 am
I wish you would reconsider the centro. I have one, and I would use redfly. It seems that verizon is selling a lot of them!
November 3rd, 2008 at 2:54 pm
This device has great potential to deal with some thorny IT Security concerns regarding protection of data (the lost laptop syndrome). My org is standardized on the Blackberry rather than Win Mobile based devices and could potential use hundreds of devices like this. Do you have any target dates you can share for beta and production versions of a Blackberry compatible Redfly and do you anticipate it would work through Verizon VZAccess to a Citrix host?
November 4th, 2008 at 2:54 am
I bought the redfly in the hope that it would work out of the box with the Sony Xperia. Alas it doesn’t. I heve tried every driver on the web site in the hope that one of them may give some functionality. Again Alas. So i have a very nice paper weight. Please please sort a driver for the xperia.
Ever hopeful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 8th, 2008 at 2:57 am
Awaiting support for Blackberry OS! I’m currently using a Curve 8330 with 4.5 OS.
November 10th, 2008 at 8:59 pm
I absolutely love the Redfly concept and was ready to order when… I was so disappointed to see that it doesn’t work with Blackberry…. Tell me some Good News that Blackberry is next on your OS list. Christmas is just around the corner!!!
April 6th, 2009 at 9:16 am
@Scottie, Xperia is now supported and works well.
@Travis and Daniel, no word for sure on Blackberry support, but we are actively working on it.
May 15th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
The iPod Touch would be my vote. Any thoughts about supporting it ?
June 8th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Agreed. So many Apple iphones and itouches. Surely a candidate. What do you think Redfly ? ?
June 9th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
I had a ATT 8525, and worked great with my Redfly. Upgraded recently to a I-Phone. It would be great if Redfly would upgrade their software to include the I-Phone, even if it was in the Beta format.
June 19th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
E71 please.
Would happily buy either of the hardware versions.
Or the viewer and use with my X110, (LG clone of MSI Wind).
Need any beta testers?
June 21st, 2009 at 11:18 am
Isn’t the iphone the fastest selling phone. Add the ipod touch and here is a huge market. I have the ipod and my wife wants one too. To add Redfly’s screen and keyboard, would surely be a complete winner for you. Keep it to a sensible price. The iphone has matured sufficiently to be an super base.
June 24th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Helloooooo Redfly. iphone / itouch, yes, no, maybe, actually next week ?
September 6th, 2009 at 8:10 am
Rumours are all over the internet about Celio Redfly supporting Blackberry within one month…. Is that true? Could please anyone let me know if that is true?
September 8th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
We’re getting close. There are still some timing issues and other factors involved, but we plan on providing more information and dates soon. You can subscribe to REDFLY announcements here and we’ll email you as soon as there’s an update.
September 13th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
But nothing in the iphone ?
September 17th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Sorry, not at this time.
October 13th, 2009 at 10:25 am
I LOVE my Redfly! Bt my Mogul is wearing out fast, and am thinking about going android. How close are we to gettig it? Thanks!