KaiOS Technologies, the developer of a low-memory mobile operating system, has received $22m from new strategic partner Google.

Internet technology provider Google has provided $22m of series A funding for KaiOS Technologies, the US-based developer of a mobile operating system, as part of a collaboration agreement.

KaiOS is working on a web-based operating system designed for use on smartphones and internet-of-things devices that utilise less memory than conventional mobile devices, meaning consumers can access more affordable options.

The platform has already been shipped on more than 30 million phones through partnerships with established telecommunications companies. The companies plan…