Neowin News Feed for: Sailfish

Gemini PDA picks up Jolla Sailfish OS support with initial "community edition"

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 03:24:01 +0000

Jolla announced during Mobile World Congress that it would be bringing its Sailfish OS to the Gemini PDA. Now, the company has made a "community edition" available for download for the device. Read more...

Russian government certifies Jolla's Sailfish OS as first official Android alternative

Jett Goldsmith — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 19:36:01 +0000

Jolla's Android/iOS alternative Sailfish mobile OS has achieved domestic certification in Russia, amid attempts by the Russian government to reduce reliance on Western tech giants. Read more...

Upcoming Google Pixel XL gets leaked again in video render

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 09:32:01 +0000

The upcoming Pixel smartphones from Google have been leaked numerous times. Now the larger of the two devices, Pixel XL, has been leaked one more time, in images and video, revealing the phone's size. Read more...

Google's Pixel smartphones suffer 3 leaks in 12 hours: more photos and pricing info

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 09:50:01 +0000

In what has become a daily tradition, Google's upcoming Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones have been leaked once again. This time in no less than 3 leaks, showing the two devices and sharing pricing info. Read more...

More images showing Google's upcoming Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones pop up

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 13:32:01 +0000

A number of images purportedly showing the upcoming Google devices have been leaked on the internet. While only showing the front plates of the devices, the new images offer a very close-up look. Read more...

New Pixel and Pixel XL phones from Google rumored to launch with Android 7.1 Nougat

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 13:20:01 +0000

Google is expected to launch new Nexus smartphones this fall, albeit under the Pixel brand. While many of their specs are already known, the OS they'll be running is rumored to be Android 7.1 Nougat. Read more...

Google's Pixel and Pixel XL handsets rumored, once again, to sport identical cameras

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 12:40:01 +0000

A new credible report reinforces previous rumors, suggesting Google's upcoming Pixel XL and Pixel handsets, successors to existing Nexus devices, will feature identical, powerful cameras. Read more...

Google expected to announce Pixel phones, Daydream VR headset, and more on October 4

Andy Weir — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 11:04:01 +0000

October 4 looks set to be a pretty big day for Google, as it's reportedly planning to unveil a 4K Chromecast, its own virtual reality headset, and two new Android phones - the Pixel and Pixel XL. Read more...

R.I.P. Nexus? New handsets will reportedly 'put the Google brand front and center'

Andy Weir — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 18:36:01 +0000

Have we reached the end of the line for Nexus? The two devices expected to launch in the next few weeks will reportedly ditch the Nexus brand, in favor of a stronger focus on Google's brand instead. Read more...

New renders offer a clearer look at HTC's new Nexus 'Sailfish' handset

Andy Weir — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:33:54 +0000

A set of renders provides a further look at 'Sailfish', the smaller of HTC's new Nexus handsets, showing its unusual rear design, Nexus Launcher UI, a range of colors, and no external branding. Read more...

Google's upcoming Nexus devices could be priced starting at $449

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 19:54:01 +0000

Although the official announcement is yet to come, we pretty much have a good idea of what to expect with Google's upcoming Nexus devices. Today, we also get potential pricing for the units. Read more...

Hours after first getting pictured, HTC's Nexus phones show up at the FCC

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 14:36:01 +0000

Earlier today, we reported on the first leaked images depicting one of the upcoming Nexus devices for this year. Now, both Nexus phones have shown up at the FCC for their certification. Read more...

This is our first look at Google's upcoming Nexus "Sailfish" phone

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:10:01 +0000

Google is working with HTC on two new Nexus devices, expected to be unveiled later this year. While the phones' specs were leaked previously, this is our first real look at the design of the Sailfish. Read more...

AnTuTu benchmarks claim to show upcoming HTC Nexus Sailfish specs

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 10:34:02 +0000

HTC is expected to unveil two Nexus devices later this year. Now the smaller of the two, codenamed Sailfish, has supposedly had some of its specs leaked thanks to a benchmarking tool. Read more...

Nexus Launcher: Details emerge of new 'exclusive' Android UI elements for Nexus devices

Andy Weir — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 12:58:01 +0000

The new 'Nexus Launcher' replaces the Android app drawer with a new design, and removes the full-width Google Search bar, along with other changes - and it may be exclusive to the new Nexus handsets. Read more...

Design and other details of HTC's new Google Nexus phones purportedly revealed

Andy Weir — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 07:02:01 +0000

HTC's new Nexus handsets - codenamed 'Marlin' and 'Sailfish' - will reportedly share a near-identical design revealed in a new image, and they may eschew Nexus and HTC branding in favor of a 'G' logo. Read more...

These are the supposed specs for 'Marlin' and 'Sailfish', this year's Nexus phones from HTC

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 11:06:01 +0000

A series of credible rumors have pegged this year's Nexus phones' specifications. According to them, there will be two devices, with 5.5-inch -Marlin- and 5-inch- Sailfish- screens. Read more...

"Many" Android OEMs look set to release Ubuntu devices this year

Paul Hill — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 08:08:01 +0000

Canonical's CEO, Jane Silber, says that we should expect more hardware partners to ship Ubuntu phones and tablets later this year. Names of partner companies have not been disclosed yet. Read more...

Jolla to ship its last 540 Tablets, will try to refund other customers "within a year"

Andy Weir — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:54:01 +0000

Jolla will ship its last 540 Tablets next month, but "thousands" of other customers will be offered half of their refund this quarter, and the other half in 2017 - "financial situation permitting". Read more...

Jolla secures financing to emerge from "latest death valley"; Sailfish OS lives on

Andy Weir — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 14:03:20 +0000

Things looked bleak for Jolla last month, but the company has managed to secure new funding. However, it says it now plans to reduce costs by focusing its efforts on 'core development' of Sailfish OS. Read more...

Jolla releases its first preview of Sailfish OS 2.0

Andy Weir — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 14:42:01 +0000

Almost two months after unveiling Sailfish OS 2.0, Jolla has released its 'early access' preview of the new OS, which features a refreshed UI, and a range of new features for phones and tablets. Read more...

Jolla announces Sailfish 2.0 with new UI; third-party Sailfish OS devices on the way

Andy Weir — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 17:38:01 +0000

Jolla has unveiled Sailfish 2.0 with a "totally new and visually refreshed" UI and improved Android app performance, and Sailfish devices are on the way from Jolla's first hardware partner for the OS. Read more...

Jolla splits business, refocuses efforts on software

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 17:40:01 +0000

Currently, Jolla is a niche product. Although they have created two popular hardware products, it looks as though Jolla is looking to refocus its efforts on its software business. Read more...

Russia is building its own smartphone OS based on Jolla Sailfish

Andy Weir — Tue, 19 May 2015 12:08:01 +0000

The Russian government wants to reduce its dependence on foreign software, and has announced plans to develop its own smartphone operating system, based on the open-source Jolla Sailfish OS. Read more...

Jolla could be announcing a new handset or tablet on November 19th

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 18:28:01 +0000

Jolla has unveiled a new teaser image that suggests the ex-Nokia team will announce a new device next week. Although details are scarce, the tagline could suggest a new phablet or tablet device. Read more...

Magnetic keyboard for Jolla reportedly making its debut on Kickstarter

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 02:56:01 +0000

Jolla phone owners get ready: a new accessory is making its debut. The new illuminated and magnetically attached keyboard will be available in the next day on Kickstarter. Read more...

Jolla phone launches in India, available exclusively via Snapdeal for Rs.16,499

Andy Weir — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 14:30:01 +0000

The Jolla phone is now available in India - exclusively through Snapdeal.com - for Rs.16,499, offering a dual-core Snapdragon 400, 1GB RAM, 8MP camera and a 4.5-inch 960x540px display. Read more...

Jolla chairman: We are the third mobile OS

Andy Weir — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:03:37 +0000

The chairman of Jolla - formed by ex-Nokia employees, and which created the Jolla Phone and Sailfish OS - believes that his OS, not Windows Phone or BlackBerry, is "the third mobile operating system". Read more...

Jolla Phone gets a price cut, now down to €349

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 22:18:09 +0000

After launching in September at €399, Jolla has reduced the price of its Sailfish OS device to €349. The handset runs a Linux-based OS and is said to be the spiritual successor the Nokia N9. Read more...

Jolla's SailFish OS may be made available on older Samsung devices soon

James Walker — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 01:13:52 +0000

An engineer from Jolla has tweeted to say that it is "unwise" to exchange an old Samsung for a new Nokia Lumia because "you may get Sailfish OS to it soonish". Read more...

Jolla smartphone, from ex-Nokia team, goes on sale today

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 10:21:41 +0000

The first Jolla smartphone is finally on the market. Jolla is created by a team of ex-Nokia engineers and the handset is running on Sailfish OS, a rebranded and upgraded version of Meego. Read more...