Section: Dev

Ubuntu Core for iot

Samsung Partners with Ubuntu on ARTIK IoT Platform

Ubuntu Core now supports for Samsung's internet-of-things platform 'ARTIK', Canonical has announced.

19 February 2016

Ubuntu Phone to Add Fingerprint Unlocking

Ubuntu is to work on adding support for a new fingerprint authentication API in mobile builds The feature would allow future Meizu PRO 5 Ubuntu Edition owners to unlock their devices using their finger print, and […]

19 February 2016
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You Can Now Edit OpenStreetMap Info In GNOME Maps

GNOME Maps 3.20 will allow users to add and edit OpenStreetMap data for points of interest, such as businesses, restaurants and cafes.

14 February 2016
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OpenShot 2.0 Beta Is Now Available for Public Testing

The first public beta of OpenShot to be made in over three years is now available for testing.

10 February 2016

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Will Ship An Older Version Of Nautilus

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS will ship with an older version of Nautilus than originally planned, a decision that will mean LTS users miss on a number of new features.

4 February 2016
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Ubuntu 16.04 Alpha 2 Released, Available to Download

Today sees the second alpha release of the Ubuntu 16.04 development cycle made available to download.

30 January 2016
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GNOME Settings To Get a Major Design Overhaul

GNOME designers reveal their plans to dramatically redesign the GNOME system settings app, reduce complexity and improve user-friendliness.

16 January 2016

Help Test the New Ubuntu Software Center

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS will replace the Ubuntu Software Center with a new app store built by GNOME. Users are being invited to help test the new store.

15 January 2016
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GNOME 3.20 Improves Wireless Function Keys, Audio Jack Detection

Polish to the UX of wireless connections and sound devices is coming

10 January 2016
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Ubuntu 16.04 Alpha 1 Is Now Available for Testing

Alpha 1 in the Ubuntu 16.04 'Xenial Xerus' development cycle is now available to download (should you feel so inclined).

6 January 2016
Xenial Xerus Release Schedule

This Is The Release Date for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial Xerus will be the 6th Long Term Support release of the popular open-source operating system - but when will it be released?

29 October 2015

Nautilus File Search Is About To Get A Big Power Up

Finding files in Nautilus, the default GNOME file manager, is about to get a whole heap easier.

12 October 2015