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Meizu, Canonical Sign ‘Strategic Agreement’ for Ubuntu Phone

Chinese phone maker Meizu has today confirmed that a 'strategic agreement' has been signed with Canonical, for…well, that they're not saying.

26 November 2014
Ubuntu Phone on the Bq Aquaris 5

Ubuntu Phone Partner ‘Bq’ Holding Mystery Press Event Next Week

BQ Readers, one of two companies who plan to ship mobile handsets powered by Ubuntu for Phones, is holding a mystery media event next week, November 25, 2014, to announce three new products.

21 November 2014

Three Things to Expect from the First Ubuntu Phones

In the first of an ongoing series as we near the launch of the first two devices we highlight three key features the Ubuntu Phone OS has.

30 September 2014

Ubuntu Phone Improves Scope Access With Slick New Gesture

Managing Scopes on Ubuntu for Phones will soon be easier thanks to new 'bottom edge' gestures and features being introduced to dev builds.

15 August 2014
Tweets displayed on Ubuntu Touch

You Can Now Get Twitter, Facebook and Gmail Alerts on Ubuntu Phone

With the first Ubuntu Phones still on course to ship later this year, its developers are now in the final furlong of preparing for a 'Release To Manufacturing' milestone.

14 August 2014

Ubuntu Phone Adds New ‘Swipe to Close’ App Gesture

An improved way of quitting running applications in Ubuntu for devices is about to land in development builds — and this is how it works.

31 July 2014

Nokia HERE To Provide Ubuntu Phones With Faster, More Accurate Location Data

Ubuntu developers will shortly be able to take advantage of accurate location positioning data in apps built for Ubuntu for devices.

30 July 2014

Suru Icon Pack Brings a Touch of Ubuntu Phone to Android

If you're looking to give your Android device an "ooh" makeover, check out the free Suru Android icons pack from Moka.

4 July 2014

Why a Guerrilla Launch of Ubuntu Phone Makes Sense for Canonical

We've repeatedly heard that ‘big brand’ smartphone manufacturers are serious about shipping Ubuntu on smartphones. But why go with smaller players in the heated mobile space?

25 March 2014
Ubuntu Phone on the Bq Aquaris 5

At $200 to $400, Are Ubuntu Phones Priced for Success?

The first pair of Ubuntu phones will be priced at $200 to $400, Mark Shuttleworth, founder of Canonical, the company developing the mobile OS, has said.

12 March 2014
Ubuntu Phone on the Bq Aquaris 5

Bq Aquaris Ubuntu Phone Features 4.5-Inch Screen, Quad-Core CPU

More information on the hardware specifications of Bq's Aquaris Ubuntu Phone have been revealed at Mobile World Congress.

26 February 2014

This Is What the Bq Ubuntu Phone Looks Like

A handful of photos of the Bq Aquaris handset, one of two Ubuntu-powered phones to launch later this year, have been posted online.

24 February 2014