Samsung's Tizen operating system might start popping up on more devices before the end of the year, CNet reports.

According to a report from Reuters, Samsung's own operating system called Tizen could be installed in new devices when they are launched this year. The report cites people who claim to have knowledge of Samsung's plans and says that Samsung plans to launch multiple devices with Tizen at several different prices.

Tizen is similar to Google's Android operating system in that it is an open-sourced operating system capable of running on several devices including smartphones, tablets and TVs. 

Samsung is the leader in developing Tizen, but several major technology companies including Panasonic, Intel and Huawei are also members of the Tizen Association which is a group that was created in 2012 to support the platform.

Tizen was supposed to be a competitor to Android and iOS, the two leading operating systems used on most smartphones today. After delays and and problems, Samsung decided to make Tizen available to customers in emerging markets that wanted cheaper smartphones.

After much delay, Samsung released the Tizen-powered T1 phone in India and Bangladesh in January. This device was made available for just $100 (without a contract) to customers that wanted to get into the smartphone market, but did not have enough money to purchase a high-end phone that runs Android or iOS.

Tizen also powers some of Samsung's wearable devices including the Samsung Gear S and the Gear 2. In January, Samsung said that all of their smart TVs in 2015 will use Tizen.

Samsung could use a boost from Tizen since its phones have been facing stiff competition from Apple and other companies. In China, Samsung used to be the favorite brand of phones, but it is seeing brands Huawei and Xiaomi steal some of its customers.

Tizen could be the answer for emerging markets and Samsung might decide to sell more of these cheaper smartphones equipped with TIzen in these areas.