The firmware is presented Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.0, developed by the UBports project, which took over the development of the mobile platform Ubuntu Touch, after Canonical pulled out. This is the first release. Ubuntu Touch, based on a packet base Ubuntu April 24.04. The project is also developing an experimental desktop port of Unity 8, which has been renamed Lomiri.
Update Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.0 will be generated in the coming days for Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, F(x)tec Pro1 X, Fairphone 3/3+/4, Google Pixel 3a/3a XL, JingPad A1, Oneplus 5/5T/6/6T, OnePlus Nord N10 5G/N100, Sony Xperia X, Vollaphone X/22/X23, Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC / X3, Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro/Pro Max/9S, Volla Phone Quintus, Volla Tablet, Lenovo Tab M10 HD 2nd Gen, Rabbit R1, and Xiaomi Redmi 9/9 Prime. Compared to the previous release, builds for the Fairphone 5 have been added.
Among the changes in Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.0:
- Transferred to the package base Ubuntu 24.04. Since March 2023, the branch has been used as the base platform Ubuntu 20.04.
- A new logo has been introduced.
- A light version of the user interface design has been implemented, which can be enabled in the “System Settings > Background & Appearance” settings.
- Added experimental support for switching themes in live mode.
- Experimental support for personal data encryption has been added, helping protect user information if the device is stolen. User data is encrypted using a specified password or access code, which must be entered during boot. Encryption support is not available on all devices and can be enabled via the "System Settings > Security & Privacy > Encryption (Experimental)" setting.
- A new version of the calling application interface has been added, optimized for large smartphone screens and supporting landscape display.
- Added the "System Settings > USB" interface for switching USB operating modes, which allows you to enable Internet sharing via a USB cable or file transfer over USB.
- The Bluetooth settings now display the device's MAC address and implement an option to rescan for nearby devices.
- The on-screen keyboard's auto-capitalization, auto-correction, and auto-punctuation modes are disabled by default.
- Improved performance in desktop mode, activated when connecting a smartphone to a stationary monitor.
- To move applications between virtual desktops, the key combinations Ctrl + Alt + Shift + cursor control keys have been added.
- You can now customize the information displayed in the date and time indicator menu. You can configure the calendar, week numbers, events, and alarms.
- In the sound settings (System Settings > Sound), the ability to select the sound used for reminders in the calendar-planner has been added.
- The Wi-Fi settings now display additional information about the wireless network you are using.
Source: opennet.ru
