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As we know, Apple iOS, Google Android and Microsoft Windows handsets are dominating crowded mobile market, where attracting the consumers from these leading software providers is not an easy task. Apparently, Mozilla Firefox, Jolla Sailfish and Samsung's Tizen OS based phones are still trying to make their strongholds in this space, meanwhile yet another name, bq with a whole new device: Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition has come into view.
As its name suggests, smartphone will be loaded with Linux-based open source software platform: Ubuntu, which had been developed by Canonical. Notably, this UK-based company has collaborated with Spanish mobile maker and consumer electronics firm: bq to launch world's first Ubuntu phone, which can render new mobile experience and more attractive ecosystem.
Talking about specification of mobile phone, it has a 4.5-inch touchscreen display with a pixel resolution of 540x960p. The handset will be power packed with a quad-core MediaTek Cortex A7 processor that is clocked at 1.3GHz operating frequency.
The comprisal of an 8-megapixel primary shooter is also expected, which will be decked with autofocus, dual flash, high-quality BSI sensors and a Largan lens. Additionally, its front panel will be coupled with a 5-megapixel snapper. Memory-wise, gadget has been claimed to be armed with 1GB RAM alongside 8GB of internal storage, but there is no information about its maximum storage capacity.
Well, both firms are preparing to gain better revenue in the smartphone segment by introducing a unique and attractive ecosystem among users as well as by following an effective market strategy of bringing a decent and innovative handset at affordable value. This dual-SIM supported handheld will initially go on sale in marketplace of Europe next week with a price tag of €169.90 (roughly $192). And, it will be available through a series of online flash sales.
News Source: ubuntu.com
Image Source: Engadget
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