--- title: Smartphone | Blog description: Canonical makes open source secure, reliable and easy to use, providing support for Ubuntu and a portfolio of enterprise-grade technologies. Founded in 2004, Canonical operates globally with team members in over 80 countries. url: https://canonical.com/blog/tag/smartphone?format=md --- # Blog posts tagged *"Smartphone"* --- [Maciej Mazur](https://canonical.com/blog/author/mamazur) 6 May 2022 ### [What is a Cloud-Based Smartphone?](https://canonical.com/blog/what-is-a-cloud-based-smartphone) Telecommunications Ubuntu tech blog A couple of months ago, at MWC 22 in Barcelona, Canonical had announced its partnership with Vodafone to test a new technology that uses Anbox Cloud and the power of smart mobile networks. Today, we’re excited to see that Mobile magazine is talking about the Cloud-Based Smartphone concept in an eight-page article “Will 5G Give ... --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 28 February 2017 ### [Canonical wins Orange Award for Converged Computing at MWC 17](https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-wins-orange-award-for-converged-computing-at-mwc-17) Phone and tablet Ubuntu tech blog BARCELONA, Spain – February 28, 2017 – Canonical announced today it was awarded the Orange Outstanding achievement for converged computing & digital openness at the Orange Device Partner Awards ceremony. With 25 awards over four categories, the Orange Device Partner Awards celebrates the 10th anniversary of the smartphone and aims to reco ... --- [Amrisha Prashar](https://canonical.com/blog/author/amrisha-prashar) 6 April 2016 ### [Phone Update: OTA-10 – New theme and color palette](https://canonical.com/blog/phone-update-ota-10) Phone and tablet Ubuntu tech blog We have a summary list of updates made for OTA-10 below! The following apps are now pre-installed by default: Email app (Dekko) Calendar app uNav   General enhancements: New theme and color palette Updated OOBE (Out Of Box Experience – provides a better initial setup experience for new users) Updated Edge tutorial VPN support added ... --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 24 June 2015 ### [Meizu Launches the MX4 Ubuntu Edition in Europe](https://canonical.com/blog/meizu-launches-the-mx4-ubuntu-edition-in-europe) Phone and tablet Ubuntu tech blog 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](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 21 April 2015 ### [Ubuntu 15.04: Desktop, Phone and IoT; towards a converged future](https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-15-04-desktop-phone-and-iot-towards-a-converged-future) Desktop Ubuntu tech blog Ubuntu 15.04 desktop extends leadership of developer experience Snappy Ubuntu Core on general availability for the first time New developer tools allow immediate and constant access to latest updates London – 21 April, 2015. Ubuntu 15.04, the latest release from Canonical, will be available for download this week with updates across the d ... --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 16 March 2015 ### [MWC 2015: a week to remember](https://canonical.com/blog/mwc-2015-a-week-to-remember) Cloud and server Ubuntu tech blog As the lights go down on Mobile World Congress 2015, we’ve taken a bit of time to reflect on what has become one of our favourite events in the conference calender. And what a week it was! Congress touched every team within Canoncial and so here’s a bit of insight into what we did there: ... --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 26 February 2015 ### [Ubuntu at Mobile World Congress 2015](https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-at-mobile-world-congress-2015-2) Cloud and server Ubuntu tech blog Three Reasons to visit Canonical @ Mobile World Congress 2015 Mobile World Congress 2015 is nearly upon us and, with a host of new demonstrations including the first shipping Ubuntu phones and a number of new cloud and IoT innovations, we’re looking forward to welcoming you to the booth (Hall 8.1 Booth F41). Here’s a ... --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 6 February 2015 ### [BQ’s new Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition – the smartphone that puts content and services at your fingertips](https://canonical.com/blog/bqs-new-aquaris-e4-5-ubuntu-edition-the-smartphone-that-puts-content-and-services-at-your-fingertips) Phone and tablet Ubuntu tech blog First Ubuntu smartphones available in the coming days with BQ on the Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu’s Scopes introduce a new mobile experience for users, a smarter ecosystem dynamic for developers, and unprecedented differentiation opportunities for device manufacturers and mobile carriers Operators in Europe, including 3 Sweden, amena.com, giffgaff ... --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 18 December 2014 ### [Developer Innovation Contest launched with China Mobile](https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-developer-innovation-contest-officially-launched) Phone and tablet Ubuntu tech blog “AND Your Dream Come True” Million Youths Entrepreneurship and Employment Programme “Ubuntu Developer Innovation Contest” officially launched China Mobile and its industry partner Canonical today announce the launch of the “Ubuntu Developer Innovation Contest”, aimed at giving young developers new, innovative entrepreneurial opportunities ... --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 4 June 2014 ### [Showcasing Ubuntu at Mobile Asia Expo 2014](https://canonical.com/blog/showcasing-ubuntu-at-mobile-asia-expo-2014) Phone and tablet Ubuntu tech blog Shanghai’s Mobile Asia Expo kicks off this week and we’ll be there to show how Ubuntu has re-invented the way users engage with content and services. We’ll also be running Ubuntu on Meizu MX3 phones, taking part in Innovation Lab sessions and talking to the industry about our mobile strategy. China’s leading high-end smartphone manufactur ... --- [Canonical](https://canonical.com/blog/author/canonical) 21 February 2014 ### [Ubuntu looks stunning on phones and tablets at MWC 2014](https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-looks-stunning-on-phones-and-tablets-at-mwc-2014) Phone and tablet Ubuntu tech blog The latest development of Ubuntu for phones and tablets is on show at this year’s Mobile World Congress – including the visually stunning “scopes”, a new mobile UI paradigm. Ubuntu has announced partnerships with Meizu, a hot manufacturer of phones in China, and BQ, a specialist European phone manufacturer, to bring the first range of ... --- 1. *Previous page* 2. [1](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/smartphone?format=md&page=1) 3. [2](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/smartphone?format=md&page=2) 4. 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