Do you remember the Ubuntu for Android concept, where Canonical adopted the Android kernel to Ubuntu in order to allow Ubuntu to parallel boot with Android. Well it looks like they plan to bring that concept to life through Ubuntu Edge smartphone, which will offer a full mobile and desktop experience in a single device.
In order to achieve this Canonical has started a 30 day fundraising campaign in Indiegogo, which will fund a limited production of 40,000 Ubuntu Edge devices. Canonical aims to raise $32 million (£21.5 million) in order to achieve this and funding this project could result in you being one of the first people to own a new Ubuntu Edge device.
The Ubuntu Edge is shaping up to be quite a beautiful device, crafted in metal with a 4.5 inch display which will have a 330ppi pixel density and built using sapphire crystal, 128GB of internal storage, 4GB of RAM and the promise of the fastest available multi-core processor under its hood. The battery will use silicon-anode technology in order to provide even better battery life.
The device can be connected to any HDMI display converting it into a desktop and the dual-LTE chip within the handset will ensure you stay connected at all times.
The Ubuntu Edge will dual-boot both Ubuntu OS and Android and convert into a full Ubuntu desktop experience when necessary. We have already seen Ubuntu Phone in action with its swipe based interface, which can be seamlessly switched to the Ubuntu desktop interface with no file syncing or transfer required.
Additionally booting your device into Android is also supported in order to allow Android users to continue using their apps on the Ubuntu Edge.
Canonical plans to offer an unmatched experience with the Ubuntu Edge, and you can learn more about the handset, including how you can get your hands on one by following the souce links.
source - Canonical (Press Release | Indiegogo)