July is here, time for a Jolla Tablet update

July is here and we want to update you on the latest Jolla Tablet developments.
Recent Achievements

Sailfish OS 2.0 is getting closer to desired maturity. We are implementing the final missing features and  performance optimization, and carrying out quality assurance testing around the clock. In addition, we are customizing the Sailfish OS native apps for the Jolla Tablet experience.

Beyond creating the Tablet, we are working on getting it into your hands. This involves implementing a new logistics solution, which goes hand-in-hand with the improvements we are making to our online shop, where you will finalize your contribution. There is still work to be done, more on that soon.

There is good progress on the accessories side. Lastu and Mapbagrag are on schedule, and we are planning to introduce additional accessories to complement your Jolla Tablet experience. We will tell you more about them in upcoming posts on the Jolla Blog!
Challenges and Updates

In a previous update, we mentioned switching to a new display. We and our component supplier are still facing some unexpected challenges with the display change. Our end-July shipping target may be affected by the extra work necessary to complete the display switch. We are monitoring the status daily, and will keep you informed of the situation.

We  have also been sharing related updates on the Jolla Blog with the  ‘Jolla Tablet’ tag, such  as software releases which progress towards Sailfish OS 2.0, our partners in accessories development, and possible  new ambience designs. We will continue to do so, please follow our blog if you haven’t already!

Thank you all for your support, contribution and patience <3

Jolla strengthens focus on Sailfish OS licensing and development; a new company to continue device business
 
Jolla Ltd., the Finnish mobile company and developer of open mobile operating system Sailfish OS, today announced a change in its company structure and management as further action toward company’s strategy to focus on Sailfish OS licensing and development.  
 
As of today, the company Jolla Ltd. will concentrate on the development and licensing business of the independent and open mobile operating system Sailfish OS. A new company will be established to continue Jolla’s device business, where the company sees a specific interest from privacy-aware consumers and corporations around the world.
 
Dr. Antti Saarnio, Chairman of Board of Jolla Ltd. takes charge of leading Jolla Ltd. Dr. Tomi Pienimäki, former CEO has been appointed to a new position outside the company, in which he will move during August. A new leader for Jolla devices business will be appointed during this autumn.
 
Antti Saarnio comments: “Every young company has to find its clear focus at some time, and for Jolla that time is now. We have huge opportunities in the Sailfish OS licensing business, and I am very proud and excited to take responsibility of steering the Jolla ship to a new commercial phase. After three years of intensive Sailfish OS research & development we are now moving full speed to new bigger waters, which requires full focus on software from the team.”
 
"We have already proven that there is demand for unlike Jolla devices in the market and we continue to see good opportunities for it. We have now decided to continue the Jolla devices business under a new company, focusing on security enhanced devices.”
 
Jolla Ltd. will be present in Mobile World Congress Shanghai next week (July 15-17) and will be showcasing progress in the Sailfish OS licensing business. “This is a key event for us, and a right place to show what we have achieved during the last few months, in particular in India and Russia,” Antti Saarnio continues.  
 
Jolla is committed to deliver the Jolla Tablet to its Indiegogo crowdfunding contributors and is working hard to start first shipments as soon as possible. “The software (Sailfish OS) part of the work is in good shape but we have been slowed down by supply issues of certain hardware components. We expect to solve this issue very soon,” Mr. Saarnio says.
 
The new Jolla devices company will be announced separately after the summer.

Highlights
 
    New gcc 4.8 based tool chain is used on SailfishOS platform from this release onwards, bringing C++11, among other things
    Alien Dalvik (Android support)
        Added 'Android Support' settings to Settings > System > in the 'Info' section
            Option to prevent Android apps from accessing your contacts
            Option to Stop/Start Android support
        Added a settings page for Android applications in Settings > App from where you can control how the installed application works on your Jolla device (Force stop, Clear cache, Clear data, and running the app on background)
        Having the option to run Android applications on background enables receiving notifications for Android messaging apps even when the app is closed.
        Better WLAN connection handling for Android apps
    Introduce certificate handling middleware (p11-kit). All crypto libraries now share one CA store.
    Update to PulseAudio 6.0, improving Bluetooth audio
    Possibility to choose different keyboard layouts for Bluetooth keyboards if paired with one for different languages via Settings > System > Text input > Active layout