# Tailor-Made Operating Systems QiKU's '360 OS' Supports High-Powered Smartphone Hardware By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/360-os References: [digit.in](http://www.digit.in/mobile-phones/exploring-qikus-feature-rich-360-os-28836.html) & [qiku](http://www.qiku.com/en/Q-TERRA.html) The '360 OS' is a highly innovative [customized operating system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redmagic-10s-pro) developed by Chinese company QiKU for its QiKU Q Terra line of smartphones. The 360 OS promises an ultra-smooth interface and user experience, and makes navigating through smartphone menus an intuitive breeze. The phone is equipped with a range of powerful hardware features that work brilliantly with the operating system. These features include [thermal management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iqoo-z11-turbo) to keep the phone's processing heat in check during hot Indian summers, an 'Ice Box' feature that keeps lesser-used apps in a low-power, chilled-out mode when not in use and a so-called "Anti-Addiction" feature that reminds you to take breaks during prolonged phone use. The QiKU Q Terra is truly an innovative entrant into the [smartphone market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-find-x8-pro) because of its unique hardware features and, more importantly, the fact that they are supported by the streamlined and sturdy 360 OS. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customized Operating Systems:** Companies can develop customized operating systems to optimize their hardware and offer unique features for better user experience. - **Hardware-os Integration:** Integrating hardware features with optimized operating systems can offer users an unparalleled smartphone experience. - **Smartphone Thermal Management:** Developing smarter thermal management features can improve user experience and avoid device overheating issues. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Smartphone manufacturers can differentiate themselves by developing customized operating systems and hardware features for better user experiences. - **Mobile Operating Systems:** Mobile operating system companies can offer customized solutions to smartphone manufacturers for optimal integration of hardware features. - **Software Development:** Developers can focus on creating innovative solutions for thermal management and app management features in mobile operating systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Smartphone Operating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-os-40.md) - [AI-Enhanced Operating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxygenos-16.md) - [Mobile Operating System Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-operating-system.md) - [Personalization-Focused Mobile OSs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-one-ui-5.md) - [Accessible Smartphone Operating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-12-go-edition.md) - [Tech-Advanced Automobile Operating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automobile-operating-system.md) - [New Mobile Operating Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmonyos-next-5.md) - [Triple Operating System Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nex-computing-nexphone.md) - [Mobile Operating System Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-os-2.md)