Named first smartphone makers Ubuntu

Canonical подписала agreements with two companies that will produce smartphones Ubuntu and sell them around the world. First became partners Meizu (China) and bq a > (Spain).



Meizu - one of China's largest manufacturers of smartphones hi-end class. The company has 1,000 employees and 600 retail stores, and the brand has a strong position in China, Hong Kong, Russia, Ukraine and Israel.

Company bq - the largest seller of unlocked phones in Spain. Over the past year has sold nearly 1, 5 million units.

Meizu and bq should release a smartphone in the modern configuration of the end of 2014. The sale will be carried out through their online stores, as well as site Ubuntu.com.

Recall that in August 2013 on the site kraudfandingovom Indiegogo ended campaign to raise money for the production of smartphone Ubuntu Edge. Canonical device sets world record for the amount of funds collected from the population on the issue of the future of the product: almost $ 13 million, though it was less "planned" $ 32 million.

Ubuntu Edge - smartphone computer with the following advanced features: 4 GB RAM, dual LTE, desktop version of Ubuntu and Android, as well as the ability to connect an external monitor and keyboard.

More good news - received support from several operators in several countries, who are also willing to distribute smartphones Ubuntu through their mobile shops. To date, the advisory group has Ubuntu 16 operators , including Vodafone, EE, T-Mobile USA, Three Group, Deutsche Telekom, Verizon, Telstra and Portugal Telecom.

Source: habrahabr.ru/post/213285/