Ubuntu 17.10 Brings Back GNOME Desktop Environment CENTRiC A1 Smartphone...

 
 
 
Ubuntu 17.10 Brings Back GNOME Desktop Environment CENTRiC A1 Smartphone...

 
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Nov 29, 2017 1:00 AM • by Adam Conway
Ubuntu 17.10 Brings Back GNOME Desktop Environment

Ubuntu is one of the most popular Debian-based Linux distributions, and it's undergone a lot of changes. Most recently, Canonical, the developer collective behind Ubuntu, switched from the GNOME desktop environment to an in-house alternative called Unity. But the most recent version of Ubuntu, 17.10, brings back GNOME 3.26.

With GNOME comes GDM (GNOME Display Manager), a tweakable settings menu that replaces Unity's LightDM. GNOME's ecosystem makes it arguably easier to customize than the latter — unlike previous versions of Ubuntu, for example, you can change the location of the Windows control buttons (minimise, fullscreen and close) in just a few button presses.

The flip-flop to GNOME follows Canonical's abandonment of Ubuntu Touch, a phone-optimized version of Ubuntu that used Unity as the default interface, and it's the first big change to Ubuntu in a while. It's not the only one: Ubuntu 17.10 has a new default display server, Wyland, that replaces the deprecated Mir (which is now only enabled on Internet of Things (IoT) devices.). Other changes include improved Bluetooth audio playback, the discontinuation of 32-bit ISO images, and a Linux kernel update to the newest version (version 4.13).

Ubuntu 17.10 also marks the second version of the operating system that starts with the letter "A". Ubuntu's names are ordered alphabetically, just like Android, and Canonical's started over again. Ubuntu 17.10 is "Artful Aardvark".

For a full list of changes, follow the source link.


Source: Canonical Via: Ars Technica




Android Advices
Nov 24, 2017 2:17 PM • by Teja Chedalla
CENTRiC A1 Smartphone Launched with 5.5″ Full HD Display & Quick Charge 3.0 Support

Earlier this year, the Indian smartphone brand CENTRiC had launched four new budget smartphones – CENTRiC L1, CENTRiC P1, CENTRiC P1 Plus and CENTRiC G1. All these devices are priced under Rs. 10,000 and came with 4G VoLTE support. Now, the company is all set to launch a new smartphone called Centric A1. It is priced at Rs. 10,999 and offers unibody metal design. The smartphone will be available in Metallic Earl Grey, White & Peach Gold, Gold & Peach Gold color options.

Unlike many other smartphones in the budget segment, the CENTRiC A1 packs uncompromised specifications. It sports a 5.5-inch In-cell display with Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) and includes Dragontrail Glass protection on the top. Under the hood, the CENTRiC A1 is powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) Octa-core processor coupled with Adreno 505 GPU. It includes 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded additionally up to 256GB via a MicroSD card.

On the rear of the device is a 13MP camera with PDAF, 5P lens, and dual LED flash. There is an 8MP front-facing camera with LED flash and 90-degree Field-of-View for wider selfies. The device supports dual SIM dual standby using the hybrid SIM slot. It is backed by a 3,000mAh non-removable that is rated to give up to 15 hours of talk time and lasts up to 210 hours in standby mode. The CENTRiC A1 also supports Quick Charge 3.0 that can give 4 hours of talk time with just 10 minutes of charging.

The fingerprint sensor is placed on the rear of the device. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, A-GPS, FM Radio, 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C port. It runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box, and there is no information about the Android 8.0 Oreo update. It also includes a bunch of sensors including Gyroscope, E-Compass, G-Sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, and Hall sensor.

The CENTRiC A1 measures 152 x 76 x 7.8 mm and weighs 160 grams. Beneath the display are the three capacitive navigation button for back, home, and multitasking (left to right). Let us know, would you be interested in using a smartphone from a relatively new brand. Share your opinion with us by commenting down below.




 
 

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