Jolla Releases Sailfish OS 5 “Tampella” for MWC2025
Jolla has officially released the fifth major version of its mobile operating system, Sailfish OS 5.0.0, codenamed “Tampella.” Actully, the first version of the latest OS update was released on October 2024 but just for Jolla C2 community phone, and the version 5.0.0.61 is now available for all supported Sailfish OS device users.
The 5th version of Sailfish OS brings a host of improvements, focusing on performance enhancements, security upgrades, and user interface refinements.
Key Highlights of Sailfish OS 5 “Tampella”:
- Faster and Smoother: Apps launch quicker, animations are smoother, and overall system performance is improved.
- Updated Browser: Now uses a newer engine (Gecko ESR91) for better website compatibility and security.
- Better Android App Support: Upgraded to Android 13 (API level 33), allowing more Android apps to run smoothly. Support for MicroG has also improved, helping apps that rely on Google services work better.
- New Features:
- WireGuard VPN Support: Users can now manually set up WireGuard for secure browsing.
- Call Blocking: Easily block unwanted incoming calls.
- Improved Landscape Mode: The home screen, events view, alarm view, and lock screen now work better in landscape mode, especially on devices with notches or rounded corners.
- Device Support: Built-in support for the new Jolla C2 and Jolla Mind2 devices.
Sailfish OS continues to be a popular choice for users seeking an alternative to mainstream operating systems, offering unique features like Android app support and a gesture-based interface. The update is rolling out to all compatible devices. For detailed release notes, you can check the official Sailfish OS forum.
Have you tried Sailfish OS 5 “Tampella”?
By the way, Jolla will be present on MWC2025 where the Fins will get a chance to show its latest OS version and other products. You can find them in Hall 5, stand 5J45.
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