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Ubuntu Convergence Demo: X Apps Running on Mir Display Server

Wondering how legacy X apps will look running on Mir, Ubuntu’s next-gen display server? Well, wonder no more. In the video below, shared by Ubuntu developers earlier today, we see Mozilla Firefox, GNOME’s erstwhile text-editor […]

7 September 2015

First Ubuntu Phone with ‘Convergence’ Is Being Made by Bq

The first Ubuntu Phone that will be capable of turning into a desktop PC will be made by Bq. A tentative launch date of October 2015 has been set for the convergence device, though this is likely […]

1 June 2015
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New Video Demos Ubuntu Convergence on Tablet, Phone

A new video shows how far Canonical has come with the idea of convergence, both at the software level and on working hardware.

27 February 2015

KDE Plasma 5 Arrives with Fresh New Look, True Convergence

KDE has announced the first release of Plasma 5, a major reworking of the KDE desktop.

15 July 2014

Is Windows 9 Planned Convergence Feature Similar to Ubuntu?

New rumours suggest that Microsoft's upcoming Windows 9 release will adapt its user interface to suit the type of hardware it's running on.

4 July 2014

Ubuntu Will Reach True Convergence Before Microsoft, Says Shuttleworth

Mark Shuttleworth has expresses his belief that Ubuntu will deliver true mobile/desktop convergence ahead of Microsoft.

29 December 2013

Ubuntu for Android Convergence Demoed on Nexus 4 (Video)

In this video Canonical engineer Victor Palau demos how the 'convergence' between a smartphone and PC in a single device works.

26 July 2013

PinePhone Pro ‘Explorer Edition’ Pre-Orders Go Live

Pre-orders for the PinePhone Pro 'Explorer Edition' are now live on the Pine Store. The powerful upgrade to the original PinePhone costs from $399.

11 January 2022
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The PinePhone Keyboard Case is Now Available to Buy

The mostly hotly-anticipated PinePhone accessory is finally here: the PinePhone keyboard case. It's a keyboard case and a battery. Don't miss it.

3 January 2022

You Can Now Upgrade the Original PinePhone with More RAM, Storage

Original PinePhone owners can now upgrade their device using a replacement mainboard. This offers 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, and is available to buy now.

1 November 2020
Fxtec Pro1 X with Ubuntu Touch

Fxtec’s Pro1-X is an Ubuntu Phone with Physical QWERTY Keyboard

Fxtec's Pro1-X is the first smartphone available with Lineage OS preinstalled. The Pro1-X also boasts a physical QWERTY keyboard and supports Ubuntu Touch.

27 October 2020
PinePhone Manjaro Community Edition

The PinePhone Manjaro Community Edition is Now Available to Buy

The PinePhone Manjaro Community Edition has been announced. The Linux phone is available to pre-order with the Arch-based distro preloaded by default.

31 August 2020