A new job listing from Canonical once again reinforces the 'design first' philosophy shaping the Ubuntu experience. In a newly posted role for a 'Head of Apps Design', Canonical are seeking a capable designer capable of 'delivering high-quality, value-adding, and unique apps for the Ubuntu platform' that '...address key user needs and serve as a vehicle to demonstrate Ubuntu's values.' Exciting stuff.
A number of small changes have landed on the Ubuntu desktop in the latest update to Unity. Although none of them will be causing any jaws to drop in wonderment, the small and subtle - if not yet finished - updates do fix a number of out-standing usability 'bugs'.
Various titles in the Steam Store have begun to list their Linux system requirements, hinting that the client is making good progress towards a wider release. Not every title is yet sporting the listing, but a great many are (including Steam's own first-party titles).
An updated version of Google Earth 7 that will work in Ubuntu is on the way, with Google testing a build that doesn't fall foul of the 'caught signal 11' error.
Racing game 'RC Mini Racers' made a speedy debut as one of Ubuntu's top selling apps during November. The $4.99 racing game bags the #2 position despite having only gone on sale November 27th!
If your ear has fallen within the radius of a supermarket or shopping mall's sound system anytime since October then you'll know that the festive feel-good season of Christmas is all but upon us. So if you're stuck for a gift to get an Ubuntu-user in your member, or if someone's stuck on what to get you, cast an eye over the following deals on offer from Canonical...
Desktop Reddit app 'Reditr' has been packaged up for Ubuntu and made available for download. The application, a sort of 'TweetDeck for Reddit', allows Reddit fans to browse posts from the site from a manageable, column-style layout.
Screenshot sharing tool Screencloud has been updated with Ubuntu One and Imgur uploading support. A tray-area applet, Screencloud lets you quickly take snaps of your desktop and its applications then upload them directly to one of several supported image hosting services.
An update to Compiz that improves gaming performance is on its way to Ubuntu. Compiz 0.9.8.6, currently in preparation, enables a small feature that improves full-screen OpenGL gaming performance in Unity.
The insanely handy task management app Nitro has finally hit the Ubuntu Software Center. And no, you're not misunderstanding: for despite its creation way back in April, it has taken a fair ol' while for the application to get approved, published, and stocked on the shelves of the Software Center..
Have you played on an in-store demo unit of the Wii U recently? If so there's a good chance you were actually playing a game on Ubuntu...
A few days back we brought you word that the hit Mac game RC Mini Racers was heading to Ubuntu. Today it's arrived. I'll brush over repeating what we said last time suffice to say it's a natty little racing game with enough individuality to make it worth the small $4.99 price tag.