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Ubuntu founder credits Android and iOS for reversing Microsoft's dominance

By Jacob Kastrenakes on June 1, 2013 08:07 pm + 313 comments

Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth has just crossed off one of the biggest goals of his operating Continue reading…
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LG not working on a new Nexus device, teases tablet and non-Android smartphone (update)

By Aaron Souppouris on May 28, 2013 04:46 am + 208 comments

LG Mobile's European VP has revealed that the company isn't interested in making a sequel to its Continue reading…
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China slams Apple's 'empty and self-praising' response to warranty complaints

By Aaron Souppouris on March 26, 2013 06:05 am + 90 comments

Chinese state-run newspaper The People's Daily has called Apple out for its "empty and self-praising" Continue reading…
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China building a national operating system based on Ubuntu

By Matt Brian on March 22, 2013 10:10 am + 81 comments

Canonical's Ubuntu platforms are set for a huge boost after the Chinese government chose the OS to Continue reading…
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Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview for Nexus devices now available

By Aaron Souppouris on February 21, 2013 11:06 am + 49 comments

As promised, the Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview for smartphones and tablets is now available for Continue reading…
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Ubuntu for tablets hands-on: an intriguing mix of Windows 8, Android, and Kindle Fire

By Tom Warren on February 20, 2013 05:02 pm + 168 comments

Canonical unveiled its Ubuntu phone OS last month, and a tablet friendly version this week. The Continue reading…
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Ubuntu phones won't ship till 2014, might be locked down by carriers

By Sean Hollister on February 19, 2013 02:45 pm + 44 comments

Earlier this month, The Wall Street Journal reported that smartphones running Ubuntu Linux would Continue reading…
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Ubuntu Touch Preview coming to Nexus tablets this Thursday with Windows 8-like multitasking

By Aaron Souppouris on February 19, 2013 11:00 am + 221 comments

After unveiling its phone OS last month, Canonical is today launching its new tablet-ready Ubuntu Continue reading…
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Ubuntu teases tablet-related announcement for February 19th

By Chris Welch on February 18, 2013 02:34 pm + 102 comments

Tomorrow's already looking to be a busy day thanks to HTC's big event, but it seems that the company Continue reading…
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Ubuntu Developer Preview for Nexus 4, Galaxy Nexus arrives February 21st

By Dante D'Orazio on February 15, 2013 01:38 pm + 103 comments

As was promised, enthusiasts and developers will be able to flash Ubuntu onto their Galaxy Nexus' Continue reading…