<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Feature request: Desktop audio for cellular phone calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><strong>Summary</strong></p>
<p dir="auto">I'd like Ubuntu Touch to support making and receiving ordinary cellular phone calls while using a Linux desktop as the microphone, speakers/headset and user interface.</p>
<p dir="auto">As a Linux desktop user, I often need to make phone calls while working.</p>
<p dir="auto">For example, I may have:</p>
<p dir="auto">a property listing open in my browser,<br />
my calendar open,<br />
email and notes on screen,</p>
<p dir="auto">and need to call an estate agent.</p>
<p dir="auto">I'd like to remain at my desk using my desktop microphone and headphones while the phone itself places and receives the cellular call.</p>
<p dir="auto">This would allow me to continue working, take notes, create calendar events and browse information during the call without holding the phone.</p>
<p dir="auto"><strong>Desired behaviour</strong></p>
<p dir="auto">From the desktop:</p>
<p dir="auto">View contacts and recent calls.<br />
Dial a phone number.<br />
Receive incoming call notifications.<br />
Answer or reject calls.<br />
Use the desktop microphone and speakers/headset for the conversation.<br />
End the call.</p>
<p dir="auto">The phone would remain responsible for the cellular connection (SIM/VoLTE), but the desktop would act as the audio endpoint and user interface.</p>
<p dir="auto">Existing solutions</p>
<p dir="auto">Windows Phone Link offers similar functionality for Windows users.</p>
<p dir="auto">On Linux, KDE Connect provides notifications and SMS integration, but does not currently provide desktop audio for ordinary cellular calls.</p>
<p dir="auto"><strong>Why Ubuntu Touch?</strong></p>
<p dir="auto">Unlike Android applications, Ubuntu Touch has control over the operating system and telephony stack, making this seem like a feature that may be technically achievable as part of the platform rather than as a third-party app.</p>
<p dir="auto">I believe this would be a distinctive feature for Ubuntu Touch and improve integration with Linux desktops.</p>
<p dir="auto">I appreciate this is a significant feature request rather than a small enhancement, but I'd be interested to know whether the maintainers think it is technically feasible or aligns with the project's long-term goals.</p>
<p dir="auto">(Yes, I used AI to generate the above text. Words aren't my thing, sue me :P)</p>
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