They have developed a technology based on snaps (special Ubuntu universal apps) and Linux containers, which would enable you to run Android apps on Ubuntu.

Most Android devices default to the Google Play Store for downloading and installing apps, but it's far from the only place ...

When you first install Anbox, you’ll have a few basic Android apps such as the Calculator, Contacts, email, Gallery, and Files apps.

With Ubuntu Software Center you can easily find, browse and install your choice of thousands of great open source software apps. Here's how.

Thankfully, it's not the hard to get Ubuntu onto your Nexus 7 tablet, but first you'll need to unlock it.