Canonical announced last evening, February 21st, the Ubuntu for Android product, allowing users to connect a multi-core Android phone to an Ubuntu desktop. Once docked, the Android phone's data, apps and connectivity can be easily accessed within the Ubuntu desktop PC.
For example, you can go to Unity Dash, go to the Video Lens and you'll see all the videos stored and captured with the phone.
In the same way, the photos stored in the Android phone can be easily viewed and accessed. The apps available on the mobile device can also be viewed in the Application Lens, and they can also be launched on your Ubuntu desktop.
Another amazing feature is the People Lens, allowing you to view all of your phone's contacts, favorites, recent calls.
The Android's network settings and connectivity can be accessed directly from the Unity Panel network indicator, which is integrated with the phone's Wi-Fi.
Moreover, incoming phone calls and SMS (text messages) will be automatically displayed on your desktop, via built-in notifications. Wait, that's not all, as you can read the text messages and reply to them!
Watch the video above for more details.
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