Jolla’s Modular Smartphone Vision Revives Hardware Customization In Linux Phones
In an industry dominated by sealed slabs of glass and metal, the idea of a smartphone that users can physically modify feels almost radical. Yet that is precisely what Jolla is proposing with its upcoming Sailfish-powered phone. As crowdfunding interest surges past expectations, the Finnish company is once again positioning itself as a challenger to mainstream smartphone orthodoxy—this time by revisiting modular hardware in a way that feels both nostalgic and forward-looking. Jolla’s newly announced stretch goal suggests that if demand reaches a critical mass, the phone will support swappable rear covers capable of doing far more than cosmetic customization. … Read more