Section: Apps

Here you can discover the latest Linux apps, software and system utilities to use on Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and related distributions, from office suites and music players to dev tools and CLI scripts for getting things done.

Simple Weather Indicator Improves Location Detection, Adds Fahrenheit Option

The latest update to this simple Ubuntu weather indicator brings improved location detection accuracy, manual location, and an option to display temperatures in Fahrenheit.

1 August 2016
corebird 1.3

Corebird 1.3 Released, Adds Profile Muting, Self Retweets, More

Linux Twitter app Corebird has a new release. We preview its new features, like profile muting, and show you how to install it on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.

31 July 2016

This Linux App Makes Typewriter Sounds As You Type

CLAK! CLAK! CLAK! CLAK! WHIRRP-DING! CLAK! CLAK!

31 July 2016

GNOME Maps Is Back On Track Thanks to Mapbox

The desktop GNOME Maps app hit a dead-end earlier this month after the free service it used to display maps changed it usage policy.

31 July 2016
Luminance App for Linux

New App Lets Linux Users Control Their Lighting from their Laptop

A new app lets Philips Hue Linux users control the colour or brightness of their room straight from their desktop.

29 July 2016
radio apps

Open-Source Radio App Updated With New Features, Better Discover Experience

Gradio is a great little open-source desktop radio player app for Linux — and it just got even better.

29 July 2016
skype for linux alpha

Skype for Linux Alpha 1.3 Released With Small Bug Fixes

A small bug fix update to Skype for Linux alpha is now available, and fixes, among many changes, errant close to tray behaviour on the Cinnamon desktop.

28 July 2016
pithos linux app

New Version of Linux Pandora Client ‘Pithos’ Released

A new release of open-source Linux Pandora client Pithos is now available for download.

28 July 2016

‘Anatine’ Is a Simple Desktop Twitter App for Linux

Anatine describes itself as a 'pristine Twitter app for Linux', but is it anything more than a wrapper around the mobile website?

28 July 2016

Gradio Lets You Listen to Radio Stations on the Linux Desktop

Gradio is a simple radio player app for Linux. It lets you browse, search and listen to radio stations without needing to use a browser or enter a stream URL.

27 July 2016

How To Check Pokémon Go Server Status on Ubuntu

Playing Pokemon Go? This indicator applet for Ubuntu tells you when the game's servers are up and running so you can head out and catch ’em all.

26 July 2016

WMail Is a Desktop App For Gmail (And Yes, It Supports Linux)

Wmail is a free, open-source desktop app for Gmail that offers notifications, unread badges and multiple account support.

25 July 2016