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India's Intex to Debut 4G Smartphones with Jolla's Open Mobile OS

India's Intex to Debut 4G Smartphones with Jolla's Open Mobile OS Image Credit: Jolla

Jolla, the Finnish mobile company and developer of open mobile operating system Sailfish OS, last week announced India's Intex Technologies as the world’s first Sailfish OS licensing partner. Intex which is currently the second largest smartphone maker from India will launch 4G smartphones based on Sailfish OS 2.0 to the Indian market later this year.

Jolla also unveiled the Sailfish OS 2.0, the company's next generation version of its mobile operating system that will be available on an optimized and scalable 4G LTE reference platform. Sailfish OS 2.0 promises improved Android application compatibility and browser experience, smoother transitions throughout the OS and overall improved stability and performance. 

At the same time, Jolla announced ‘Sailfish India’, a regional mobile ecosystem initiative with initial partners which include Intex Technologies; Times Internet, the largest digital network in India; and Snapdeal, India’s largest online marketplace.

Dr. Antti Saarnio, Executive Chairman, Jolla
In our BRICS country strategy we have been proceeding fastest in India, which is one the most important markets in the future of mobile. We have seen a lot of interest among Indian device vendors, digital media houses, and mobile operators, and they all are very keen to work with an alternative to the currently dominating mobile operating systems. India deserves its own regional mobile ecosystem, an open platform, which supports local Indian services and businesses.

Sanjay Kalirona, Head, Mobile Business, Intex Technologies
Together with the Sailfish India ecosystem partners we believe that we can provide an exciting alternative for smartphone lovers in India and later globally as well. With an open platform like Sailfish OS we have a magnificent opportunity to offer great locally relevant premium content to our customers, all integrated directly into the smartphone’s operating system.

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