Canonical releases Ubuntu 14.04

Today Canonical has released Ubuntu 14.0.4, which makes the Linux distribution full ready for tablets. The Phone version of Ubuntu Touch has essentially been ready since October last year, and with the release of version 14.04 (codenamed Trusty Tahr) we get even closer to the commercial release of Ubuntu smartphones and tablets.

Ubuntu for Android demonstrated on Google Nexus 4

While Ubuntu Touch offers a unified experience across smartphones and tablets, Ubuntu for Android allows users to continue using Android on their smartphone and enhancing your experience when docked to offer a full Ubuntu desktop.

Canonical engineer Victor Palau demonstrates Ubuntu for Android running on a Google Nexus 4, which has been attached to an external monitor using a Slimport HDMI cable.

Canonical launches crowdfunding appeal to develop Ubuntu Edge smartphone

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.