Finnish company Jolla started out 14 years ago where Nokia left off with MeeGo and developed Sailfish OS as a new Linux smartphone platform. Jolla released their first smartphone in 2013 after crowdfunding but ultimately the Sailfish OS focus the past number of years now has been offering their software stack for use on other smartphone devices. But now it seems they are trying again with a new crowd-funded smartphone.

Sailfish OS has supported a number of Sony Xperia smartphones and a variety of OnePlus / Samsung / Google / Xiaomi devices and more maintained by the community. Last year Jolla also announced an “AI computer” as part of the AI hardware craze. Now though they are apparently trying again at their own in-house smartphone.

    • UnspecificGravity@piefed.social
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      24 hours ago

      Funny take given the resurgence of standalone mp3 players and handheld gaming machines, all with 3.5mm jacks.

      Those were all supposed to be dead too.

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        21 hours ago

        resurgence of standalone mp3 players

        Which retirement home is this happening in?