Atom 1.0: Open-Source Code Editor Goes Stable

More than a year after launching a public beta the open-source code editor Atom has gone stable.

28 June 2015

Why It Will Be 2016 Before Mobile Carriers Sell Ubuntu Phones

Three different Ubuntu Phones are now available to buy online — but none are available through network carriers or sold in retail stores. Why? Well, read on…

26 June 2015

Ubuntu 15.10 Alpha 1 Releases Now Ready for Download

Surprise — the first alpha release of the Ubuntu 15.10 development cycle is available for download. Just don't expect too many user-facing changes this early on.

25 June 2015

Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition Finally Goes on Sale — But There’s a Catch

We're pleased to be able to reveal that the long-awaited Meizu MX4 Ubuntu phone will go on sale this Thursday, June 25.

23 June 2015

Linux Kernel 4.1 Released, This Is What’s New

Linux Kernel 4.1 Features big battery life improvements for select Intel hardware, rumble support for Xbox One controllers and a heap more besides.

22 June 2015

Should Ubuntu Phone Ditch Debian for Android?

Former Canonical employee Jono Bacon has suggested that Ubuntu Phone should ditch Debian for Android — but do you agree?

19 June 2015
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Music, The GNOME Music Player, Is Getting Smart New Features

Music, the GNOME music player that isn’t Rhythmbox, has been quietly progressing in the past few GNOME releases. The app now has a basic feature set that ticks all the right boxes, e.g. search, smart playlists, etc […]

17 June 2015

Unity 8 Shell Rotation Finally Coming to Ubuntu Phone

Working shell rotation is finally on its way to Unity 8 for Ubuntu Phones and Tablets.

15 June 2015

Why Siri in iOS 9 Validates the Design of Ubuntu Phone

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but Apple's introduction of Siri Suggestions is more than flattering — it's a sign Canonical is ahead of the curve.

9 June 2015

Brand New Ubuntu Phone Goes on Sale Priced at €199

The Bq Aquaris E5 Ubuntu Phone is available to buy in Europe. It features a 5-inch IPS screen, nippy quad-core Mediatek CPU and 16GB storage.

9 June 2015

Tickr Is An Open-Source RSS News Ticker for Linux Desktops

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Alright, so the app we’re highlighting today isn’t quite the binary version of an old newspaper seller. But it is a great way to have the latest news brought to you, […]

5 June 2015

Take the Developer Skills Census For a Chance to Win an Ubuntu Phone

Fancy getting your over-worked hands on a shiny new Ubuntu Phone and sounding off about the state of software development in the process?

3 June 2015