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Meizu seems to be making a new Ubuntu phone codenamed Midori
27 Jun 2016, 02:32 | by
Luis D.
a recent entry in Ubuntu's bug-tracking page mentions a device code-named 'Midori', one we haven't heard...
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The world's most powerful Ubuntu smartphone is now available to purchase
26 Apr 2016, 12:41 | by
Ben R.
Back in February, it was revealed that Canonical would once again team up with Meizu to produce a powerhouse....
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Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition hits pre-order: $289 tablet and desktop rolled into one
28 Mar 2016, 11:16 | by
Ben R.
Canonical's first Ubuntu tablet, which can double up as a fully-fledged desktop, is now up for pre-order...
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The Meizu PRO 5 to be re-launched as the world's most powerful Ubuntu Phone
18 Feb 2016, 09:25 | by
Ben R.
The powerhouse Meizu PRO 5 will soon be available running Canonical's Ubuntu software...
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The Canonical M10 will be the first tablet with Ubuntu convergence features
06 Feb 2016, 00:12 | by
Michael H.
Canonical has been talking about, promising, and planning for the convergence of Ubuntu between mobile...
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7 rumored smartphones and tablets that sounded awesome, but never made it to the market
07 Jul 2015, 07:13 | by
Chris P.
With speculation and rumors coming out of our ears, it shouldn't be surprising that not all of them end...
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Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition lands in Europe, you'll need an invite to get one
24 Jun 2015, 07:18 | by
Mihai A.
Meizu and Canonical will launch the Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition in Europe tomorrow. The price is set at...
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Canonical's Aquaris E5 HD Ubuntu Edition launches tomorrow in the EU for $223
02 Jun 2015, 14:09 | by
Mihai A.
Canonical recently announced that it will soon launch its second Ubuntu smartphone, the Aquaris E5 HD...
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Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition now available
17 May 2015, 03:37 | by
Alan F.
For all of last year, those running the AnTuTu benchmark test on their Android handset had to see the...
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Android Lollipop vs Firefox OS vs Ubuntu Touch - interface comparison
10 Mar 2015, 07:37 | by
Luis D.
We invite you to breeze through the slideshows and appreciate how different the three operating systems...
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Hands-on with the first Ubuntu phone: Say hello to the bq Aquaris 4.5 Ubuntu Edition
04 Mar 2015, 14:54 | by
Chris P.
We've been talking for years now about Ubuntu coming to mobile devices, and it seems that in 2015, we're...
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World's first Ubuntu phone gets unboxed, operating system's 'scopes' showcased
09 Feb 2015, 09:29 | by
Chris P.
Last week Spanish BQ and Cannonical announced the Aquaris E4.5 – the first ever smartphone to run on...
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The BQ Aquaris E4.5 is the world's first Ubuntu phone, will cost €170 and feature mid-range specs
06 Feb 2015, 09:51 | by
Chris P.
After years of development, Cannonical is finally ready to debut Ubuntu on phone, and that phone will...
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LeTV to release three new Ubuntu smartphones?
25 Jan 2015, 11:40 | by
Alan F.
Chinese television manufacturer LeTV has decided to add smartphones to its product line. Thanks to Team...
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First photo of the M1 Note Mini. Rumors say it will have an Ubuntu variant
23 Jan 2015, 04:10 | by
Paul.K
China-based Meizu has been making the news for the past year with its powerhorse smartphones, priced...
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Vsenn modular phones may allow Firefox or Ubuntu, not just Android
09 Dec 2014, 10:49 | by
Michael H.
When you think of a customizable smartphone, you might think of a modular device like Google's Project...
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Meizu and Canonical sign "strategic partnership"; Ubuntu phones coming in Q1 2015
26 Nov 2014, 10:00 | by
Michael H.
Meizu has been the most vocal supporter of Ubuntu Touch, and there have been a few times that the MX4...
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Meizu exec says the company has a lot to learn from Apple, also talks about the MX4 Pro
22 Oct 2014, 23:22 | by
Florin T.
Meizu is getting ready to launch its next flagship smartphone - the MX4 Pro, which will come with a Quad...
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Meizu MX4 Pro with Alibaba's own YunOS on board leaks, might get unveiled on October 20 and cost roughly $293
13 Oct 2014, 02:17 | by
Peter K.
Although the Meizu MX4 is already out in select markets and the device is, by all means, a powerhouse...
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Meizu MX4 Pro delayed until November
08 Oct 2014, 23:47 | by
Florin T.
The Meizu MX4 Pro could run Ubuntu Touch, featuring a 5.4-inch display with an unusual 1536 x 2560 pixel...
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Ubuntu Touch-powered Meizu MX4 Pro caught in the wild
07 Oct 2014, 09:05 | by
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Back in August, Meizu teased that it might release a “stunning new OS” in the indefinite future. Given...
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Meizu MX4 caught in the wild, ultra-thin bezels visible
14 Aug 2014, 17:19 | by
Florin T.
The MX4 will be Meizu's next flagship smartphone, and could be available to buy in September for prices...
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Meizu teases a “stunning new OS”, Ubuntu Touch immediately pops into mind
12 Aug 2014, 08:06 | by
Peter K.
Almost half a year passed since we last heard about the collaboration between Meizu and Canonical, the...
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Ubuntu Touch hits 100,000 "app downloads" before release
06 Jul 2014, 16:24 | by
Michael H.
Ubuntu Touch has been on the back burner of our attention for quite a while now. The platform is technically...
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Ubuntu 14.04 released, will power commercial tablets soon
17 Apr 2014, 22:18 | by
Michael H.
Ubuntu Touch is getting closer and closer to commercial release. The phone version of the software has...
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3 minute demo covers the looks and main functions of Ubuntu Touch, reaffirms Chinese Meizu's cooperation
14 Apr 2014, 01:51 | by
Chris P.
With a huge following, Ubuntu is often times considered the world's largest Linux-based distribution,...
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Do you plan to switch to another smartphone OS this year?
02 Apr 2014, 09:19 | by
Florin T.
Switching to a different smartphone OS is not uncommon, so we want to see how many users intend to do...
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Seed concept allows for a smartphone to power other devices including a tablet, laptop and desktop
21 Mar 2014, 23:17 | by
Alan F.
Seed is similar concept to the Asus Padfone. A smartphone is placed into a dock to power up a tablet....
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Ubuntu phones to sell for $200 to $400, is this the right strategy?
12 Mar 2014, 20:38 | by
Michael H.
Canonical's founder Mark Shuttleworth is one person in the tech world who it seems always has something...
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Meizu and bq officially launching Ubuntu smartphones this year
19 Feb 2014, 12:42 | by
Florin T.
Canonical's Ubuntu is almost ready to take on the smartphone market, with the first handsets based on...
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Ubuntu convergence shown with the same app running on a phone, tablet, and PC
12 Feb 2014, 13:29 | by
Michael H.
One of the most compelling visions for the future of computing is in the idea of convergence - the idea...
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Poll results: Which emerging mobile OS is most likely to succeed?
10 Feb 2014, 07:57 | by
Nick T.
Ubuntu Touch, Sailfish, Tizen, and Firefox OS – they're all out there, all alive, all kicking, and all...
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Which emerging mobile OS is most likely to succeed?
03 Feb 2014, 03:18 | by
Chris P.
While smartphone manufacturers are popping left and right nowadays, the same can't quite be said about...
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Meizu to announce its plans for Europe at MWC
20 Jan 2014, 00:45 | by
Alan F.
Last month, one of the hottest handset manufacturers out of China, Meizu, announced that it was making...
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Major carriers may not offer Ubuntu Touch until 2015
16 Jan 2014, 19:14 | by
Michael H.
Canonical is on a mission to manage expectations right now. We know that Ubuntu Touch phones are expected...
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Ubuntu Touch drops Nexus 7 and 10 support, won't add Nexus 5 support yet
13 Jan 2014, 17:21 | by
Michael H.
So far in its development, Ubuntu Touch has been focused on Nexus devices. Canonical has officially supported...
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Meizu MX3 runs Ubuntu as well as Android
11 Jan 2014, 01:22 | by
Alan F.
Picrtures posted on the official Meizu Weibo website show the Meizu MX3 running Ubuntu. What does this...
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Ubuntu Phones coming from multiple OEMs to multiple regions
08 Jan 2014, 11:11 | by
Michael H.
So far during this year's CES, we haven't seen or heard anything about the coming release of Ubuntu Phones....
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Ubuntu Touch gets official dual-boot with Android
23 Dec 2013, 23:12 | by
Michael H.
Sometimes, it's really hard to choose just one platform. Many of us dual-boot systems on our desktops,...
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The first Ubuntu Touch hardware partner announced, still unnamed though
10 Dec 2013, 19:50 | by
Michael H.
Ubuntu Touch is still on track and hoping to have hardware on the market by early 2014. The software...
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Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy Salamander (aka Ubuntu Touch) now officially available for phones
17 Oct 2013, 22:16 | by
Michael H.
It's been a long road since the original announcement from Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth; and,...
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Canonical confirms that Ubuntu Touch will be ready for October 17th
19 Sep 2013, 13:54 | by
Michael H.
The aim has always been to make sure that Ubuntu Touch is ready for use on smartphones as part of the...
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Ubuntu Touch looking smooth in newest video running Mir
13 Sep 2013, 20:46 | by
Michael H.
Ubuntu Touch is scheduled to be ready for distribution on October 17th. We've shown you some of the polishing...
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Ubuntu Touch adds over-the-air system updates
06 Sep 2013, 16:55 | by
Michael H.
Everything is progressing on schedule for Ubuntu 13.10, which had its first beta release yesterday, and...
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Ubuntu Touch now includes a walkthrough tour of the OS
29 Aug 2013, 20:49 | by
Michael H.
In case you had forgotten with all of the news about the upcoming iPhone and Note III announcements,...
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Canonical and the failure of the Ubuntu Edge
22 Aug 2013, 02:04 | by
Maxwell R.
Well, that magic moment has come, and gone. Canonical’s audacious drive to source $32 million for the...
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Research says Android and iOS will continue to dominate, but others will find their niches
20 Aug 2013, 21:10 | by
Michael H.
One of the most common questions that is asked any time someone hears the names Firefox OS, Sailfish,...
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The Ubuntu Edge shatters crowdfunding record, will still probably fail to meet goal
16 Aug 2013, 09:01 | by
Chris P.
There's no denying that the Ubuntu Edge has won a place in our hearts. Not only is it a great looking...
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See the Ubuntu Edge in flesh, the smartphone that wants to revolutionize the industry
13 Aug 2013, 09:41 | by
Chris P.
We're getting closer and closer to the 22nd, which will mark a month since Canonical announced the Ubuntu...
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Price of Canonical's Ubuntu Edge smartphone lowered and now fixed at $695 until the end of the campaign
08 Aug 2013, 09:36 | by
Chris P.
The story of the Ubuntu Edge is definitely an inspiring one – a promise of computing convergence, along...
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