Jolla Launches Community-Funded Linux Phone
Jolla launches its new Linux phone with a €99 refundable pre-order, aiming for 2,000 backers to begin production by early 2026.
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Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.1 and 20.04 OTA-11 Bring VoLTE Expansion
UBports releases Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.1 and OTA-11 with key fixes for notifications, media scanning, Wi-Fi hotspot issues, and security.
iDescriptor Brings iPhone Management to Linux
iDescriptor brings iPhone management to Linux, enabling app installs, file access, AirPlay, and device controls in a free, open-source application.
Phosh 0.51 GNOME-Based Mobile Shell Adds New Location Quick Setting
Phosh 0.51 adds a location quick setting, smarter auto-brightness behavior, and multiple refinements across the GNOME-based mobile shell.
Marathon OS Promises BlackBerry 10-Like Fluidity on a Pure Linux Base
Marathon OS is a new, still-in-development mobile Linux system with a Qt6 Wayland compositor and a QML touch UI inspired by BlackBerry 10.
Plasma Mobile 6.5 Brings Faster Lockscreen, Better Waydroid Integration
Plasma Mobile 6.5 enhances speed, usability, and Android app integration with Waydroid setup in Settings, along with faster lock screen loading and refined visuals.
Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.0 Released Based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
UBports releases Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.0 with new features, fresh logos, and support for additional mobile devices.
UBports Launches Ubuntu Touch 20.04 OTA-6
Ubuntu Touch OTA-6 is now available, adding Android HAL support, expanding device compatibility, and including stability enhancements.
Mobifree’s Open Source Strategy Challenging the Tech Giants
The new Mobifree initiative fights Big Tech with ethical mobile software that respects privacy, labor standards, and the environment.
PinePhone Pro Linux Smartphone is Now Available for Pre-order
The PinePhone Pro costs $399 and is designed to be user repairable. The spare parts will be sold through the Pine Store.