: Bada was eventually merged into the Tizen project in 2013, which Samsung still uses today for its smart TVs and appliances.

: Despite a smooth user experience and high sales (over 1 million units in its first month), Bada ultimately failed because it couldn't attract developers. When it launched, its app store had only about 60 apps compared to the thousands available on rival platforms.

: Samsung developed Bada to reduce its reliance on Google's Android. At its peak, it actually held a 3% global market share , briefly outperforming Windows Mobile.

The phone’s name, "Wave," was tied to its operating system: (Korean for "Ocean").