Explore “App Updates”

Here are the latest posts about the latest software updates, app releases, and important changes to popular apps available on Ubuntu (and Linux in general). From new features, to performance buffs and bug fixes, this tag groups together the key developments in the Ubuntu app ecosystem.

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Kdenlive Video Editor Just Got a Blockbuster Update

Kdenlive 21.12 is out. Several pro features are added to the free video editor in this update, including AI-enhanced motion tracking and multi-cam editing.

13 December 2021
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‘Video Trimmer’ GTK App Adds Dark Mode, New Encode Option

'Video Trimmer' is a small, supremely-focused editing too for cutting down video clips. It just got a new release with a few new features – details inside.

8 December 2021
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Firefox 95 Released, This is What’s New

Firefox 95 is rolling out to users on Windows, macOS and Linux. This update has a new security feature and enhanced support for Slack. More details inside.

6 December 2021
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Major Update: Blender 3.0 is Out, And It’ll Blow Your Socks Off

A new version of the free 3D creation software Blender is out and it looks phenomenal. Blender 3.0 comes with new features and updates like an upgraded ‘Cycles X’ rendering engine, 2-3 times better mesh […]

3 December 2021

Updated: Pinta Image Editor Gets Feature Tweaks & Bug Fixes

The image editing app Pinta has a new bug-fix release out. Pinta 1.7.1 is intended as the final update in the GTK2-based series, with a GTK3 build (dubbed Pinta 1.8) said to be nearly ready […]

22 November 2021
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Android Mirror Tool ‘Scrcpy’ Gains New Features, New Icon

Scrcpy is a super-useful Android mirroring tool for desktop PCs. The tool gains physical keyboards simulation and a high-res app icon in the latest update.

14 November 2021

Firefox 94 Released with Big Performance Improvements

Firefox 94 is rolling out to Ubuntu users. The latest version carries a considerable set of changes aimed at improving the browser's performance on Linux.

2 November 2021
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GIMP 2.99.8 Released with Clone Tool Tweaks, Support for Windows Ink

A new development version of GIMP is available to download and it comes with a couple of interesting changes. More details, and download links, inside.

20 October 2021
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SoftMaker FreeOffice 2021 Now Available to Download

Softmaker FreeOffice 2021 is now available to download. As with previous versions of this free (but not open source) alternative to Microsoft Office, the full suite of apps is available across Windows, macOS, and Linux […]

19 October 2021
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Slimbook Battery 4 Released with Improved Power-Saving Features

Slimbook Battery 4 is out. Its goal: to extend battery life of Linux laptops. The open source energy-tuning utility can also improve performance too.

6 October 2021
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Firefox 93 Released with AVIF Support, Insecure Download Protection

Firefox 93 adds support for AVIF image files, makes PDF form filling more robust, and protects against insecure downloads. More details? Find 'em inside.

4 October 2021
gThumb 3.12

Updated: gThumb 3.12 Released with HEIF/HEIC, AVIF & JXL Image Support

The Thumb 3.12 release is here and it's full of improvements, including native support for the HEIF and AVIF image formats, as well as Apple's HEIC.

19 September 2021