New Delhi: Mobile newcomer Jolla has launched its first smartphone based on Nokia's old software, in hopes to grab a share of a highly competitive market.
The Jolla handset's Sailfish operating platform is based on MeeGo software, which Nokia abandoned in 2011 when it switched over to using Microsoft Corp's Windows system.
Jolla's phone, which costs $540, has a 4.5-inch screen with a 960 x 540 pixel resolution and a dual-core chip. The phone supports fast 4G Internet connections and includes Nokia's HERE maps covering 180 countries. It is compatible with some 85,000 apps by Google's Android. It will first launch in Finland on Wednesday and then in 135 other countries.
The news of Jolla's new smartphone comes after it became clear the Samsung and Intel backed Tizen project wouldn't have a phone on sale until 2014.
After announcing the release date, Jolla has clarified about the pre-order and phone sale situation, saying that those who pre-ordered have begun receiving invitations to finalize their purchase.
It's probably a big day for Jolla but it remains to be seen how the new OS will be accepted by the buyers.
