Topic: App Updates

Reporting on the latest Linux software releases, app updates and command-line tooling – new features, performance improvements and critical bug fixes for scores of popular Linux applications you can run on Ubuntu.

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Firefox 156 reduces CPU usage when viewing JPGs

Firefox 156 is out with faster start-up times for its built-in PDF viewer and lower CPU usage when viewing large JPEG images. As you browse the web you (pretty much always) see images smaller than […]

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Firefox 155 brings AI-powered Smart Window to more countries

Mozilla Firefox 155 is released, making Smart Window available in USA, Canada & France. Plus, blocked tracker counts, container reordering and Linux fixes.

1 September 2026

Firefox 154 released with translation, AI and UI tweaks

Mozilla has released Firefox 154 with some small AI-related changes, an ‘improved’ full-page translations and faster video seeking on “all operating systems”. Firefox 154 serves as the final monthly release of Firefox before browser switches […]

18 August 2026

Firefox 153 enables containers, GTK rounded corners by default

Mozilla has released Firefox 153 with built-in containers, QR code generation and more quick actions in the address bar. This is the the penultimate “monthly” stable release, as Mozilla moves to a faster release cycle […]

20 July 2026

Firefox 152 debuts with new-look Settings, odd way to mute tabs

Mozilla has released Firefox 152 with revamped Settings and faster ways to share web content – plus, a peculiar way to mute noisy tabs. The update is available from today (15 June, 2026) on Windows, […]

16 June 2026

Firefox 151: New Tab design changes, PDF merging + more

The new tab page has a (slightly) new look and a new name in Firefox 151, the newest version of Mozilla’s famous open-source web browser that begins roll out today, May 19, 2026. Now called […]

19 May 2026
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Firefox 150 brings Linux emoji picker, PDF page ordering + more

Firefox 150 brings enhanced Split View features, multi-tab sharing and a crop of PDF editor improvements. Split View debuted in Firefox 149 last month, letting you easily view two web-pages side-by-side in a single tab […]

20 April 2026
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Firefox 149 brings free VPN, tab splits and better Linux integration

The Firefox 149 update is now rolling out to users, adding a new split view feature, a free built-in VPN and a welcome Linux-specific change. Split View in Firefox lets you view two web pages […]

24 March 2026

Firefox 148 released with AI kill switch + more

The Firefox 148 update sees its stable release today, bringing with it a much-request ‘AI kill switch’ to easily disable all AI-powered features within the browser. Mozilla has said future updates to the browser will […]

23 February 2026
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Firefox 147 Arrives with XDG Support on Linux, Auto-PiP + More

Firefox 147 released with XDG directory support ending a 20-year Linux bug, auto Picture-in-Picture, better AMD video performance, and new web standards.

12 January 2026
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Firefox 146 Brings Full Fractional Scaling Support on Wayland

Firefox 146 is out with fractional scaling on Wayland, local backups on Windows, and new tab weather widget rollout. A quiet but solid update for all platforms.

8 December 2025
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Firefox 145 Brings Rounder Tabs, New PDF Edit Tools + More

Mozilla Firefox 145 released with new shaped tabs, password manager sidebar, the ability to add and edit comments in PDF files, and other new features.

11 November 2025