Phone updates: April

The team have been working hard on providing the latest Ubuntu Phone updates – please find them listed below. We’ll keep you posted on our next set due next month.

OTA

• Much improved battery life – especially when the phone is in standby
• Uber scope available from the store (automatically added to NearBy when installed)
• Screenshots no longer show the volume indicator
• Notifications can be dismissed by swiping
• Photos can be edited directly from the Camera photo roll
• Added support for uploading photos via the Google+ and Twitter apps
• Photos received via Telegram now appear in the Photos scope
• Fullscreen and Normal modes are now supported in Gallery photo display
• Minor improvements to the Camera and Gallery apps, the Music app, Contact syncing, and replying to messages from the Notifications area
• Improved support for BT devices that require a Pin code for pairing
• Silent mode indication added to sound indicator
• General bug fixes

Telegram

• Sending / receiving documents – no longer limited to just photos and videos
• Telegram activity on the lock screen – see your Telegram statistics on your lock screen (double tap the infographic to change the information displayed)
• Image previews are now zoomable
• Improved notifications support
• Added support for message forwarding
• Various other UI improvements and fixes