Ubuntu for Android Smartphones Released – A Single OS For Phone, PC and TV

Canonical today announced a distinctive smartphone interface for its popular operating system, Ubuntu, using all four edges of the screen for a more immersive experience. Ubuntu uniquely gives handset OEMs and mobile operators the ability to converge phone, PC and thin client into a single enterprise superphone.

Ubuntu is aimed at two core mobile segments: the high-end superphone, and the entry-level basic smartphone, helping operators grow the use of data amongst consumers who typically use only the phone and messaging but who might embrace the use of web and email on their phone. Ubuntu also appeals to aspirational prosumers who want a fresh experience with faster, richer performance on a lower bill-of-materials device. The handset interface for Ubuntu introduces distinctive new user experiences to the mobile market, including:

• Edge magic: thumb gestures from all four edges of the screen enable users to find content and switch between apps faster than other phones.
• Deep content immersion – controls appear only when the user wants them.
• A beautiful global search for apps, content and products. Voice and text commands in any application for faster access to rich capabilities.
• Both native and web or HTML5 apps.
• Evolving personalised art on the welcome screen.

So, Ubuntu has been developed as a smartphone OS and you can expect devices to be running on the Ubuntu mobile Linux OS by Q4 2013, according to developers! This is very cool and it looks like an easy way to give new life to an old smartphone. You can watch a 60 second video trailer of Ubuntu running on a Smartphone below!