Sep 16. 2013
Sep 16. 2013
News – Jolla’s new Sailfish OS already unofficially offered support for running Android apps, but now it can also be installed on existing OS Android devices.
The Finnish company Jolla on Monday announced that its new Sailfish mobile operating system will be running Android. both hardware and app compatible This means that manufacturers the platform with little effort can transfer. To existing devices Also equip.
possible smartphones with both operating systemsSuccessful test
addition to compatibility with existing Android devices, can also apps for Android on Sailfish turning. Currently popular Android apps like WhatsApp, Instragram and Spotify already been successfully tested on Sailfish, reports the manufacturer. CEO Tomi Pienimäki is optimistic about the opportunities that this development will provide: “We are convinced that this is an interesting option for large telecom providers in Europe and Asia. We are following this breakthrough in talks with several major Asian manufacturers. “
An unknown number Sailfish phones last week could be purchased. using a presale action for $ 399 Meanwhile, these phones sold. Later this week, customers can register through the website Jolla on a second batch of smartphones that rolls off the line. It is a device with dual-core processor, 16GB of memory and a 4.5 inch screen.
Nokia fork
Sailfish OS is the remnant of the once promising Linux-based Meego, which Intel and Nokia worked. After the transition of Nokia Windows Phone, Jolla took the code and the project was Sailfish OS baptized. The company was founded by former executives and employees of Nokia in 2011. At the manufacturer, about 150 employees are working on the development of the very young operating system.
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