Jolla major Saapunki update adds a ton of new features

Jolla has begun rolling out the latest firmware update called Saapunki on its Jolla smartphone. It combines updates 6 and 7 and brings massive list of improvements to the Sailfish OS.

Some of the Saapunki update's highlights include:

• Extended 4G support


• Facebook notification sub-page


• Folder support in launch area


• Better sync options


• Updated browser with full-screen support for HTML5 content


• Support for SIM applications


• New Bluetooth profiles


• Customizable lockscreen shortcuts

If you feel like it, you can check out the complete changelog for the Saapunki update. However be prepared to do lots of scrolling - the bug fix list alone has about 100 items.

The update was first made available to the First One cover owners, while the rest of the you will get it shortly (if not already).

This firmware update comes just a month after the update 5 rollout and just a week after Jolla announced a permanent €50 price cut off the Jolla's retail price. It seems Jolla is prepping the update 8 for July, so even more cool stuff is on the way.

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