Thursday, November 14, 2013

Jolla phone will use Nokia Here map data, get Android apps through Yandex

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/11/13/jolla-deals-with-nokia-and-yandex/

Jolla's phone will use Nokia HERE map data, get Android apps from Yandex

Those who pick up Jolla's first smartphone won't be hurting for content. The mobile startup has just struck a deal to use Nokia's Here services for map data in Sailfish OS; early adopters will have detailed location info in 190 countries. They'll have an easy time finding software, too, since the company has also unveiled plans to include Yandex's Android app store. The Russian web giant will give Sailfish users access to about 85,000 apps, including major titles like Skype and Twitter. Between these two agreements, Jolla is practically ready for prime time -- about all it has left to do is ship its inaugural device to carriers.

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