Features and specifications
A complete Ubuntu desktop for docked Android phones
Ubuntu for Android provides a full desktop experience, including office software, web browsing, email and media applications, on Android phones docked to a screen and keyboard. Thanks to tight integration with the Android service layer, the transition between the two environments is seamless, making it easy to access the phone's services from the desktop when docked.Secure full-featured web
Sit back and enjoy a full desktop browser for multi-tab,
multi-window web productivity. Ubuntu supports both Chromium and
Firefox, the world's fastest browsers, and is naturally resistant to web
malware, which is why enterprises and governments are adopting Ubuntu
on desktops.
Surf on the move with the Android browser, then dock to continue
your session on the desktop. You get the same web pages, the same
bookmarks and the same browsing history, with all the real-estate of a
desktop. Using web applications with a full keyboard and mouse is so
much better than a tablet when you're at a desk, even in a hotel.
Unified contacts
Both Ubuntu and Android access the same mobile address book. So even when the phone is docked, you can view, edit, call, text or email a contact. You can even check their profiles on Facebook or Twitter.Calendar coordination
As with your contacts, your Android calendar data is shared with Ubuntu. This enables synchronisation with any desktop or web-based calendar application, like Google Calendar.
Messaging and calls
Read and reply to incoming SMS messages from the desktop, using Ubuntu's message indicator. You can also make and receive calls via the desktop - and you'll be alerted to voicemails so you can manage them while you work.
Simple integrated settings
Alarm clock settings on the phone can be synchronised to alert you when working in the Ubuntu environment. You'll have one place to enter wifi passwords and one place to pair your bluetooth headset, then everything just works.Photos
Manage and view photos stored on your smartphone using the Ubuntu Gallery application. Then edit them on the Ubuntu desktop and save them back to the phone. Create, edit and consume, all on one device.Social networking services
All your Android social network account credentials are synchronised seamlessly, using the Ubuntu social networking client to provide easy access to your online communities.
