First Ubuntu Smartphones Coming Out Later This Year from bq and Meizu

Linux / Mobile Tech / February 20, 2014

First Ubuntu Smartphones Coming Out Later This Year from bq and Meizu

Canonical has been working on its’ Ubuntu mobile OS for a quite a while and now the company seems to be ready to finally ship the OS, as they have signed a deal with Spanish mobile device maker bq and Chinese smartphone maker Meizu to launch the world’s first Ubuntu-powered smartphones later this year.

Canonical confirmed via The Next Web, that these first Ubuntu smartphones will come powered with “a superior user experience on mid to high-end hardware.” Once launched, the devices will go on sale through the official websites of bq, Meizu and Ubuntu.

Mark Shuttleworth, founder of Canonical has also hinted to TNW that Ubuntu-powered tablets are on the way. Looks like we can expect to see a worthy Android opponent in the mobile market very soon.

While you wait for the Ubuntu smartphones, check out this quick preview of the new mobile OS.