New Delhi: Almost a year after Ubuntu developer Canonical joined hands with Meizu and BQ to manufacture handsets with the Linux-based OS installed on them, the company has now announced its plans to release the world's first Ubuntu smartphone - the Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition.
Built by BQ, the yet-to-be launched Ubuntu phone is basically a repurposed version of the company's mid-range Android handset Aquaris E4.5. In other words, BQ has adapted its Android smartphone Aquaris E4.5 to run Ubuntu.
Priced at 169.90 euros ($193), the world's first Ubuntu phone will be available across Europe from BQ.com through a series of flash sales over the coming weeks. The date, time and URL for the first flash sale will be announced through @Ubuntu and @bqreaders on Twitter as well as Ubuntu G+ and Ubuntu Facebook within the next week.
"Ubuntu presents users with an entirely different way to engage with their devices - Scopes guide you to content you want - in the same way you think about it - to deliver a smooth, engaging experience," says Cristian Parrino, VP Mobile at Canonical.
The Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition is dual SIM and completely unlocked so consumers can use it with their current network.
The phone has a 4.5-inch display, 8GB internal storage (expandable), 5-megapixel front camera, and an 8-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and dual flash. Under its hood is a a 1.3GHz MediaTek quad-core Cortex A7 processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. The new smartphone will be available in black.
Canonical and BQ are said to have worked with a host of partners to ensure that there is a wealth of interesting, relevant and dynamic content available at launch, with more content partners to follow.
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