Firmware update released Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.3, based on the package base Ubuntu 24.04. The firmware is being developed by the UBports project, which has taken over the development of the mobile platform. Ubuntu Touch, after Canonical disassociated itself from it. The project is also developing an experimental port of the Unity 8 desktop, renamed Lomiri.
Update Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.3 will be generated in the coming days for Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, F(x)tec Pro1 X, Fairphone 3/3+/4/5, 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.
In issue Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.3 primarily fixes bugs that caused issues with launching GTK4 programs, placing X11 program windows, playing voice messages sent via MMS, and scaling the output of some Qt applications. A freeze during shutdown that occurred on some devices has been eliminated. Support for launching X11 programs outside the Lomiri environment has been added. Improved interaction with docks that provide input devices, such as NexDock.
Additionally, the start of development of the release was announced Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.0. The most notable improvement will be the update of the Morph Browser web browser, which will be migrated from QtWebEngine 5.15.19 (QWE) based on the outdated Chromium 87 engine to the modern Qt 6.x stack. Since many programs in Ubuntu Touch remains on Qt 5 in release Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.0 will ship both Qt 5 and Qt 6, which will result in a larger system image that may not fit into the operating system reserved partition on some supported devices.
Separately, it is worth noting the creation of a new smartphone by Volla, the Volla Phone Plinius, which replaced the Volla Phone X23 model and is available in versions with Ubuntu Touch and Volla OS (built on an open source code base) Android). The device features a shock-resistant, dust- and waterproof case. A monitor, keyboard, and mouse can be connected to the smartphone, turning it into a portable workstation.
Mass production is scheduled to begin in early June. The model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage costs €598, while the model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage costs €698. At the time of delivery, users can choose a version with pre-installed Ubuntu Touch or Volla OS, but a multi-boot feature is being developed in Volla OS, which will allow you to install Ubuntu Touch on the memory card and load this system as desired, without replacing the firmware.
Volla Phone Plinius Specifications:
- 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, 1080 x 2400, 120 Hz;
- 8-core CPU MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4x A78 + 4x A55) with NPU (Neural Processing Unit);
- 8 or 12 GB of RAM, 128 or 256 GB of storage;
- Three rear cameras: 64 MP, 8 MP with ultra-wide-angle lens and 2 MP for macro photography;
- Selfie camera 32 MP;
- 1 Nano SIM + 1 eSIM;
- microSD;
- WiFi 6e (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax);
- Bluetooth 5.4;
- USB 2.0, USB-OTG;
- NFC;
- GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System);
- Battery 5300 mAh.
Source: opennet.ru
