--- title: The difference an OTA update can make! description: Just over 2 months ago we launched our first convergence device, the Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition tablet with partners BQ. Since then we’re constantly working to evolve the platform to provide better overall performance and speed with our Over-the-Air updates (OTA.) Our OTA updates are released approximately 6-8 weeks apart from each other […] url: https://canonical.com/blog/the-difference-an-ota-can-make?format=md --- 1. [Blog](https://canonical.com/blog) 2. Article --- [Amrisha Prashar](https://canonical.com/blog/author/amrisha-prashar "More about Amrisha Prashar") 7 July 2016 # The difference an OTA update can make! [OTA update](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/ota-update) [Tablet](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/tablet) --- Share the article Just over 2 months ago we launched our first convergence device, the [Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition tablet](http://www.ubuntu.com/tablet) with partners [BQ](https://www.bq.com/uk/). Since then we’re constantly working to evolve the platform to provide better overall performance and speed with our Over-the-Air updates (OTA.) Our OTA updates are released approximately 6-8 weeks apart from each other and are our moments to celebrate as they bring about these developments. Our last [OTA-11](https://insights.ubuntu.com/2016/06/01/over-the-air-11-weve-gone-wireless/) saw overall performance improvements to the M10 that included speed, bluetooth connectivity and smoother scrolling – summarised in the video by Richard above. And luckily these changes were picked up by journalists which are summarised below! [Tech Republic – Ubuntu Touch OTA-11 brings about serious improvements to the platform](http://www.techrepublic.com/article/ubuntu-touch-ota-11-brings-about-serious-improvement-to-the-platform/) [Toms Hardware – Canonical fixes Convergence issues with OTA 11 update](http://www.tomshardware.com/news/canonical-ota-11-aquaris-m10-ubuntu,32030.html) [Slash gear – Verdict and 10 things to know about Ubuntu BQ Aquaris M10](http://www.slashgear.com/verdict-and-10-things-to-know-about-ubuntu-bq-aquaris-m10-02442464/) [Learn more about the M10 tablet >](http://www.ubuntu.com/tablet) [Get in touch Interested in running Ubuntu in your organization?](https://ubuntu.com/about/contact-us/form) ## Sign up for our newsletter Get the latest Canonical news and updates in your inbox. Work email: \*I agree to receive information about Canonical's products and services. By submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to [Canonical's Privacy Policy](https://canonical.com/legal/dataprivacy). Sign up ## Share on --- ## Related posts [### Over-The-Air 12: Go Big! Wirelessly connect your tablet](https://canonical.com/blog/over-the-air-12-go-big-wirelessly-connect-your-tablet) More updates and improvements! Our latest OTA-12 has just landed and we’re excited that you can now wirelessly connect your M10 tablet to a monitor! This gives users the full... [Amrisha Prashar](https://canonical.com/blog/author/amrisha-prashar) 19 July 2016 [### 3 reasons why OTA updates are important [Part II]](https://canonical.com/blog/3-reasons-why-ota-updates-are-important-part-ii) In the first part of this blog series, we covered what the term ‘OTA’ means and some key advantages and considerations of using OTA technology in IoT. Read more about what OTA... [Holly Hall](https://canonical.com/blog/author/hollyhall) 29 March 2023 [### Security in the smart home: considerations for device makers](https://canonical.com/blog/security-in-the-smart-home-considerations-for-device-makers) When people think of home security they usually think of an alarm system with a keypad next to the door. These days, however, home security should have two meanings. I’m here... [Nathan Hart](https://canonical.com/blog/author/nhart) 5 January 2023 [### What does OTA mean? [Part I]](https://canonical.com/blog/what-does-ota-mean) In the second part of this blog series, we cover the top 3 reasons why OTA updates are important. Read more about the importance of OTA technology in the blog post here. OTA is... [Holly Hall](https://canonical.com/blog/author/hollyhall) 24 October 2022