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What does this "Black Rabbit" look like? What does Ubuntu mean by entering the smartphone market? What functions will Ubuntu bring to mobile phones? What is the difference between this and UbuntuforAndroid? The Ubuntu system developer Canonical announced on Wednesday that it plans to apply the Ubuntu system to smartphones this year. This is an exciting consumption for consumers.
What does this "Black Rabbit" look like? What does Ubuntu mean by entering the smartphone market? What functions will Ubuntu bring to mobile phones? What is the difference between this and Ubuntufor Android?

The Ubuntu system developer Canonical announced on Wednesday that it plans to apply the Ubuntu system to smartphones this year. For consumers, this is an exciting news that gives them more choices. However, what does Ubuntu mean by entering the smartphone market? What functions will Ubuntu bring to mobile phones? What is the difference between this and Ubuntufor Android?

　　Comparison between mobile Ubuntu and Ubuntu for Android

First, let's answer the last question. Ubuntu for mobile phones is different from Ubuntu forAndroid. In fact, mobile Ubuntu is an independent mobile operating system with its own ecosystem and hardware products. Ubuntu forAndroid can run on Android devices and provide desktop experience when connecting to external monitors. This can be considered as a way to implement dual systems on Android devices.

However, Ubuntu forAndroid allows users to have a look at the functions of Ubuntu, which was provided to developers and hardware partners after last year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (MWC. Mobile Ubuntu provides unique mobile user experience and independent applications.

　　What is Ubuntu?

The new mobile Ubuntu provides a new user interface. Canonical describes the mobile Ubuntu experience as follows: "The mobile phone will make you more immersed, and the screen will not be messy. you can naturally switch from one application to another. When connected to the docking station, the mobile phone will become a complete PC and lightweight client ." What does this mean? This is similar to Motorola Mobile's practices on docking systems and Webtop, but with the Ubuntu Core, the performance will be more powerful.

　　Ubuntu gesture control

In mobile Ubuntu, users can scan the left side of the screen to quickly view all applications that can be used. This means you do not have to switch to the home page screen or find frequently used applications. This is similar to the multi-screen feature in Samsung GalaxyS III and Galaxy NoteII. The overall experience of mobile Ubuntu is based on gesture control. You can also scan at the bottom of the screen to view application-specific control options, or scan at the right of the screen to switch to the top application.

　　Ubuntu ecosystem

The Ubuntu ecosystem depends heavily on web applications. Canonical said that Ubuntu will adopt both web applications and native applications. This means that you can use all applications developed based on HTML5 technology, such as Facebook, Google Maps, Spotify, and Twitter. Mobile Ubuntu will also provide developers with a complete software development kit (SDK ). Therefore, the mobile Ubuntu platform does not lack application support. RIM and Microsoft may have to note this.

　　Ubuntu Hardware requirements

If you want to run the Ubuntu system, what kind of hardware configuration does the mobile phone manufacturer need? In fact, the hardware requirements for mobile Ubuntu are not low, especially for entry-level products.

For mobile Ubuntu, the device must be equipped with at least 1 GHz Cortex A9 processor, MB to 1 GBRAM, and 4 GB to 8 GB of internal storage space. In addition, the device must support SD card extensions and multi-touch screens. However, Ubuntu does not require entry-level phones to be compatible with desktop computers.

Ubuntu mobile operating system concept

　　Run the "super cell phone" of the Ubuntu system"

Such mobile phone hardware configuration will be higher, such as at least Quad Core Cortex A9 processor or Intel Atom processor, at least 1 GBRAM, minimum 32 GB extended storage, and compatibility with desktop computers. In other words, using the Ubuntu system "super phone" will provide a complete desktop experience. As long as you connect your phone to the docking station and connect the keyboard, mouse, and display, a Ubuntu computer is assembled.

　　Who will the mobile Ubuntu bring benefits?

Everyone. If possible, why not accept the desktop experience? Ubuntu for mobile phones will also apply to enterprise users. On the one hand, these users work in the office, and on the other hand, they also need to work when they go out. When they return to their desks, they can connect their phones to the docking station and type on the real keyboard.

　　Will Microsoft try this in Windows Phone 8 or Windows?

This is not the case. With SkyDrive, Microsoft is developing its cloud computing business. For Office documents or files stored in cloud computing systems, you can read and edit them on a Windows tablet or desktop. Canonical integrates desktop computers and mobile phones, and mobile phones can play two roles at the same time.

　　When can I purchase a Ubuntu mobile phone?