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Few days ago I ranted about Ubuntu for Android, saying that I can’t wait to install it on my smartphone. Today I have a related idea to discuss with you. At the moment, Canonical doesn’t allow users to download Ubuntu for Android (or perhaps it’s still not ready for prime time), and the company is…
I can clearly remember the day when Canonical announced Ubuntu for Android. My first reaction was – finally, the true convergence is here! The ability to turn smartphone into a full-blown PC is something we’ve been hearing about for quite some time now. And Canonical was first to make that dream into a reality. Except…
Speaking in a keynote at Mobile World Congress, Jolla CEO Marc Dillon said that the mobile industry is in “what may be the last step in the golden age of ecosystems – what is happening now is that everybody is getting squeezed”. According to Dillon, operators have a fear of turning to dump pipes when…
Google decided it had it enough with entry-level Chrome laptops. Their newest product is completely different beast, one that comes with rock-solid specs, backlit keyboard, glass touchpad and a body made from an anodized aluminum alloy, making for an awesome look and feel. Perhaps the best part is that the new Chromebook Pixel comes with…
China Fortune Holding is investing in Jolla, the company behind the Sailfish OS, built on the heels of Nokia’s and Intel’s MeeGo platform. Under the deal, the Chinese firm will take a 6.25% stake in Jolla and help it launch smartphones in the world’s largest smartphone market (China). China Fortune has a business unit focused…
The Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview was announced earlier this week, and now the software package is available for tech-savvy consumers to install on their Nexus devices. The current build will work on the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10. Before you jump right in and flash your Android device, take heed of Canonical’s…
As expected, Canonical announced that its Ubuntu linux distro is headed to tablets. This announcement increases the reach of Ubuntu outside of its desktop roots and brings it to smartphones, tablets and more. “Our family of interfaces now scales across all screens, so your phone can provide tablet, PC and TV experiences when you dock…
Tizen 2.0 source code and SDK are now available download. The new version is described as a “major milestone” that includes many new features and improvements (when compared to Tizen 1.0 and Tizen 2.0 alpha). Here’s what’s new: Enhanced Web framework that provides state-of-the-art HTML5/W3C API support Web UI framework that includes full-screen and multi-window…
Tomorrow is shaping up to be a big day for mobile tech news. Not only is HTC planning on making a big announcement, Canonical may also have some Linux goodness up its sleeve. As noticed by The Verge, Canonical has hijacked Ubuntu’s main webpage and replaced the standard product information with a countdown ticker. The…
The Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 are getting the Linux treatment, at least for developers at the moment. Canonical is releasing a developer preview of its Ubuntu mobile operating system available on February 21st. Since the release is a developer preview and not finalized code, it may be awhile before we see Ubuntu running a…