I think the Russian invasion really trashed Jolla’s plans, which were optimistic to begin with (car OS). I don’t know if they’d begun hiring again but before the invasion was COVID – though I suspect a lot of development is done remotely.
Without a partner (and needing one), it’s difficult to have a direction.
I see zero leadership at Jolla at the moment. The 4.5 release should have been delayed.
It is a major release that should have been promoted in the media. It was so buggy, I didn’t even submit it to Slashdot.
The last time Jolla had visible leadership & publicity was under Marc Dillon – ten years ago?
This is why I keep pushing for a Community Manager. There should be a symbiotic feedback between us & Jolla and there isn’t really. Maybe it will happen through the SailMates initiative.