Section: News

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LibreOffice 5.2 Released, This Is What’s New

LibreOffice 5.2 downloads are now available and see the office suite add a raft of new features including a single toolbar mode for Writer.

3 August 2016

Well That Only Took Forever: Ubuntu Phone To Finally Add iCal, CalDav Support

It’s been at the top of many an early Ubuntu Phone users’ wishlist — and now it’s finally happening. Yes, the native Ubuntu calendar app is to add support for the leading open standards for exchanging […]

2 August 2016

Firefox 48 Released, This Is What’s New (Updated)

Mozilla Firefox 48 features new security settings, improves WebRTC, and makes it easier to find bookmarked content from the Awesome bar.

2 August 2016
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Ubuntu 16.10 To Ship with Nautilus 3.20

Nautilus 3.20, and a host of GNOME 3.20 apps, will ship by default in Ubuntu 16.10 'Yakkety Yak', with new versions already available for testing.

2 August 2016

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
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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
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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
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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
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This is Lubuntu 16.10’s New Default Wallpaper

The default wallpaper of Lubuntu 16.10 — yes, that's Lubuntu, with an 'l' — has been unveiled — but will fans of the lightweight Ubuntu spin like it?

28 July 2016
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Ubuntu 16.10 Alpha 2 Is Available to Download Now

The second alpha release of the Ubuntu 16.10 development cycle is now available for download, with Lubuntu, Ubuntu Kylin and Ubuntu MATE taking part.

28 July 2016

PSA: Ubuntu 15.10 Hits End of Life Today

It's time to wave a weary goodbye to the Wily Werewolf, as Ubuntu 15.10 support ends today.

28 July 2016

Ubuntu OTA 12, Latest Update to Ubuntu Phone, Rolling Out Now

Ubuntu OTA-12, the latest update for Ubuntu Phone and Tablet, has begun roll out. We show you what's new.

27 July 2016