Ubuntu Touch Improves, Comes To More Hardware

Written by Michael Larabel in Ubuntu on 25 March 2013 at 03:12 PM EDT. Add A Comment
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A weekly status update on Ubuntu Touch has been shared that illustrates more work on their key applications and more ports of this phone/tablet-oriented Ubuntu Linux heading to more hardware.

The "Week 12" status update was issued by Ricardo Salveti de Araujo today on the ubuntu-devel list.

Some highlights for Ubuntu Touch over the past week include:

- Bluetooth support for the Google Nexus 7 tablet. Bluetooth capabilities for the Nexus 4 should be enabled in the coming weeks.

- Ubuntu's image gallery application is now called gallery-app while the telephony application is called phone-app.

- Work is ongoing for Qt 5.0.1 usage and compatibility.

- Many fixes and other improvements.

- New ports are bringing Ubuntu Touch to the LG Optimus L9, HP TouchPad, and SGS III (Qualcomm TMO).

Those wondering about mobile devices with Ubuntu Touch can visit this Wiki page.
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