The Ubuntu smartphone heralds the coming of a new age of customization in the world of intelligent computing. Ubuntu smartphones have been in development for some time now, and the makers of the operating system, Canonical, are late entrants in the market. Their idea behind launching the phone in the market as a late entrant is to improvise on the mistakes and opportunities that other companies have made and missed out on. The makers of the phone believe that learning from other’s mistakes will help boost sales. The biggest issues that seem to be plaguing the iOS and Android operating systems have already been resolved.
What makes Ubuntu smartphones better?
”Ubuntu” was designed as an operating system that could take on the behemoth Microsoft and its operating system Windows. Released on 20th October 2004, Ubuntu began making waves as the creators encouraged users to improve and share the operating system with as many people as possible. What began as a mini-revolution spiraled into a multimillion dollar business for Canonical Ltd., the creators of Ubuntu. The company earns revenue through providing technical and other forms of support to Ubuntu users worldwide. The operating system now exists on 10% of desktops used around the world, showcasing the immense success of the brand. Ubuntu smartphones will allow better content and services, and let users have control over the customizability of the device, something that both Android and iOS offer sparingly. The goal is to put preferred content at your fingertips. The makers believe that grids, currently dominating the smartphone market, need to be removed. The evolution from grids to “scopes” has begun and at first glance, the system looks promising.
What are the Ubuntu phone’s features?
The Ubuntu phone, the BQ Aquaris E 4.5, features a MediaTek 1.3 GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor and 1GB RAM. It serves incredibly well as Ubuntu is known to be an operating system that is almost devoid of all bloatware. 8GB of internal storage and expandable memory up to 32GB via the MicroSD card slot ensures that the users have enough room to store all their content. The 4.5-inch qHD screen with a resolution of 540 x 960 ensures that visually, the phone performs admirably. It has two cameras, a rear 8MP BSI camera and 5MP front-facing camera, to facilitate video communication. The phone also offers dual-sim functionality. The 2150mAh battery ensures that the phone stays on for a long time. Combined with the light and efficient operating system, the battery life is never a worry. One aspect of the phone that blows it away from all the competition though is the ability to use the phone as a remote personal computer. This open source phone, when connected to an external screen, can function like a desktop. Mirroring of the device does not occur when an HDMI cable is plugged in. Instead, the phone allows for a mouse and keyboard to be connected so as to function as a desktop or a laptop. The Ubuntu phone is thus different from phones running iOS and Android as it also functions as a personal computer. At a lightweight of 123g, it is one of the lightest phones available in the market and the dimensions of 67 x 137 x 9mm make it comfortable to hold.
Why buy an open source phone?
Open source phones offer unique benefits. They are fully customizable in terms of software, which means that the possibilities are limitless for developers who choose to invest time in developing the code. The Android operating system benefitted hugely from the open source feature. IOS has historically been closeted in comparison, with the makers deciding what can and cannot be done when a person uses the phone. Ubuntu phones let users experiment with the interface and functionality of the phone, allowing them to push the hardware to its very limit. The Ubuntu phone also has a feature similar to the Windows desktop interface. Context sensitive options are hidden at the corner of the screen, allowing for a minimalist look and leaving enough visual retail space for apps. While the feature does not seem to successful on Windows, it might be more of a success on a smaller screen.
Ubuntu phones will probably be bought by technology lovers across the world. Those familiar with the operating system on the computer swear by it and they might be the first ones to invest in the device. Ubuntu smartphones offer things that both iOS and Android based phones are not able to. They offer a level of customizability that is limitless; surely a good enough reason to invest in one.
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