Ubuntu Edge crowdfunding campaign smashes records It has also already beaten Indiegogo's previous highest ever campaign, which stood at $1,665,380 (£1.08 million), according to Canonical. At the time of writing, the total amount raised stood at $5,816,633 (£3.8 million). "We are delighted by the start we have had to this record-breaking campaign and humbled by the generosity of all the backers, who have enabled us to make such a significant dent in our target," said Victor Palau, VP Mobile Delivery at Canonical. The company is now offering backers the opportunities to get the Ubuntu Edge at a lower contribution level, to encourage more people to donate. There are a limited number of phones at each level, and as each tier runs out the next ones will be made available. The appeal will run until 7.59am BST on Thursday 21 August 2013. Ubuntu founder Mark Shuttleworth describes the Ubuntu Edge as the "concept car of smarphones." It will run both the Ubuntu phone operating system, which launched in January 2013, and Google Android. The device will have a 4.5-inch 1,280 x 720 HD display with "pure sapphire crystal" touchscreen, an 8-megapixel rear and 2-megapixel front camera, and will also pioneer the use of long-life silicon anode battery technology.