Brace yourselves for the world's first Ubuntu phone as it's expected to arrive soon. In Ubuntu's official insights page, Canonical announced that the handset will be available across Europe "over the coming weeks."

Formally known as the BQ Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition, the smartphone is a product crafted by Canonical and BQ, the Christian Science Monitor noted. For those who haven't heard, the former is known to man the open-source, Ubuntu Linux computer operating system. The latter, stylized as "bq," is a Spanish hardware manufacturer.

As told by the Top Tech News, the phone's European retail scheme will come in limited, online flash sales. The handset sells for €169.90, or approximately $190 as of press time.

The Aquaris E4.5 packs a 4.5-inch screen, 8 GB of storage, 8 MP main camera, 5 MP front snapper, dual-SIM support, 1 GB of RAM and a MediaTek quad-core Cortex A7 processor (clocked at 1.3GHz), the PCMag reported.

Its main camera, in particular, features autofocus, dual flash and full HD (1080p) recording ability. It is also equipped with "high-quality" BSI sensors and a Largan lens.

The device's screen comes at a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels, the Top Tech News wrote. Its GPU, however, is unknown at present.

Interestingly, the Ubuntu phone arrives without apps. Instead, the device introduces Scopes -- a modified look into the mobile user interface.

According to Canonical, Scopes provide a new way of access to "the most important digital life services," including music, social, web, photos and local services.

Cristian Parrino, Canonical's vice president for mobile, explained, "Ubuntu presents users with an entirely different way to engage with their devices -- Scopes guide you to content you want -- in the same way you think about it -- to deliver a smooth, engaging experience."

Scopes are "simple" dashboards that resemble Android widgets, the CS Monitor described. The idea works by cutting precious time needed to launch separate apps that nevertheless, store the same thing. Scopes let users access content much faster in a collective (rather than segregated) fashion.

Meanwhile, BQ CEO Alberto Mendez believed in Ubuntu's take on operating systems. In addition, he affirmed of BQ's stance in OS diversity, as well the user's "freedom to choose."

The exec said, "Ubuntu is a totally different concept in mobile operating systems and we are proud of the fact that our customers will get to enjoy it before anyone else in the world."

It is unknown whether the new handset arrives for the American market sooner, so we'll be on the lookout for updates.

Are you impressed by Ubuntu's introduction of Scopes? Do you look forward to get hold of the Aquaris E4.5? Share your thoughts in the comments section!