Your submission was sent successfully! Close

Thank you for signing up for our newsletter!
In these regular emails you will find the latest updates from Canonical and upcoming events where you can meet our team.Close

Thank you for contacting our team. We will be in touch shortly.Close

Blog posts tagged
"Phone"


Canonical
17 February 2016

Meizu PRO 5 Ubuntu Edition launches globally

Phone and tablet Article

Highest specification Ubuntu phone launches internationally with Meizu Meizu PRO 5 Ubuntu Edition available for pre-order during Mobile World Congress 2016 Host of new features: the fifth Ubuntu device launched by Canonical and partners in 12 months Chinese smartphone manufacturer Meizu, jointly with Canonical, announces the global launch ...


April Wang
4 November 2015

Another wave of hacking in China this time with TechCrunch

Internet of Things Article

After undertaking several Ubuntu Phone led hackathons in Beijing and Shenzhen, we embraced the opportunity to be part of the TechCrunch one this past weekend in Beijing (31st Oct-1st Nov). This hackathon afforded us the chance to meet more Ubuntu fans, introduce the OS to more developers and interact with participants from past hackathons ...


Canonical
22 October 2015

What’s new in Ubuntu 15.10: desktop and devices

Desktop Article

The desktop edition of Ubuntu 15.10 will be available for download from today – 22nd October – with the latest developer tools and freshest desktop interface, with a preview of the converged phone, desktop and tablet experience that has been making waves in the tech community. Over-the-air updates to Ubuntu Phone Users of the Ubuntu ...


Olli Ries
15 October 2015

Update on Ubuntu Phone security issue

Phone and tablet Article

A security vulnerability has been discovered on the Ubuntu Phone. We take security very seriously, and want to provide clear information as to what happened; and what steps have been taken to rectify the issue and protect against future similar incidents. At this point, we believe that the core issue has been addressed. An app ...


April Wang
26 August 2015

Winners crowned in the China Mobile and Ubuntu developer contest

Phone and tablet Article

Just recently the ‘’And your Dream come true’’ Innovation contest, launched by China Mobile and Canonical, drew to a close. The competition attracted both Ubuntu enthusiasts and developers nationwide, affording them the opportunity to help fast-track the new Ubuntu mobile ecosystem. This contest has provided a creative platform for young ...


Canonical
20 August 2015

Aquaris E4.5 and E5 Ubuntu Editions debut in India with Snapdeal

Phone and tablet Article

The Aquaris E4.5 and Aquaris E5 Ubuntu Editions to be sold through Indian online marketplace, Snapdeal Marks the inaugural launch of Ubuntu phone in India following a successful rollout of the Aquaris E4.5 and Aquaris E5 Ubuntu Editions in Europe Phones will come preloaded with a number of scopes developed specifically for the Indian mark ...


Canonical
10 August 2015

BQ goes global with Ubuntu

Phone and tablet Article

The successful European launches of the BQ Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition and it’s slightly larger brother, the BQ Aquaris E5 HD Ubuntu Edition, have seen the appetite for Ubuntu phones grow the world over. ...


Amrisha Prashar
7 August 2015

Celebrate the new Film Scope with DJ Yoda

Phone and tablet Article

With the launch of the new Film Scope on the Ubuntu phone, users can now watch movie trailers, read reviews and discover film choices. We’ve managed to get Sci-Fi fan and famous DJ Yoda on-board to be part of a new competition we’re launching. We’re inviting the public to create their own Sci-Fi film GIFS ...


Canonical
20 July 2015

Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition now available for direct purchase

Phone and tablet Article

Good news for Ubuntu Phone fans this morning, those in the EU can now purchase the Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition directly from Meizu’s online store. After a successful launch period that saw thousands interact with the digital origami wall and earn invitations to purchase, consumers can now purchase a Meizu MX4 Ubuntu phone directly from ...


April Wang
15 July 2015

Celebrate Ubuntu: China Hackathon

Phone and tablet Article

To celebrate the Developer Edition Ubuntu phone launch in China, Canonical organized a “celebrate Ubuntu” hackathon for the phone in Beijing. It was also hosted as part of the on-going China Mobile & Ubuntu Developer Innovation Contest, where all projects that were coded during the hackathon were able to be submitted into the contest afte ...


Canonical
24 June 2015

Meizu Launches the MX4 Ubuntu Edition in Europe

Phone and tablet Article

Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition phones will be available for purchase on 25th of June Phones will be available in Europe and by invite only accessed through an interactive origami wall on Meizu’s online site The MX4 Ubuntu Edition was also launched on 17th of May to developers in China Smartphone manufacturer Meizu, in partnership with ...


Canonical
3 June 2015

So You Want to Write a Snappy App?

Cloud and server Article

Introduction If you are anything like me, you love to write apps for Ubuntu. Like the Ubuntu phone two years ago, snappy is a bit of a green field in terms of IoT related apps. If you are like me and have a Beagle Bone and a Raspberry Pi 2 and several old netbooks and ...