Two Ubuntu Phones Coming In 2014, Aiming For Top 50 iOS/Android Apps

An anonymous reader writes "Mark Shuttleworth just had a conference call with the press where he announced Canonical has partnered with BQ in Europe and Meizu in China to manufacture Ubuntu phones that will ship in 2014. By the time devices ship, the hope is to have ports of the top 50 Android and iOS apps available on Ubuntu." Mark Shuttleworth notes "The mobile industry has long been looking for a viable alternative to those that reign today. Ubuntu puts the control back into the hands of our partners and presents an exciting platform for consumers, delivering an experience which departs from the tired app icon grid of Android and iOS and provides a fluid, content-rich experience for all."

so do not want

[callmetheraven]

Mark Shuttleworth notes "The mobile industry has long been looking for a viable alternative to those that reign today.

This explains the vast numbers trashing their iOs and Android devices and switching over to Windows 8 phones. Good thing we'll have another trusted team like Canonical added to the equation. /sarc

Re:Fuck you, Shuttleworth!

[thevirtualcat]

Yeah, really.

I mean, I know it's not US carriers yet. But when (if) it is, he's essentially just saying "Ubuntu puts the control back into the hands of Verizon Wireless, at&t, T-Mobile and Sprint."

Sounds like a platform I totally want to sign up for.

Re:so do not want

[lagomorpha2]

Mark Shuttleworth notes "The mobile industry has long been looking for a viable alternative to those that reign today.

This explains the vast numbers trashing their iOs and Android devices and switching over to Windows 8 phones. Good thing we'll have another trusted team like Canonical added to the equation. /sarc

He said a "viable" alternative.