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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Rhythmbox 3.4.4 Adds ListenBrainz Plugin, New App Icon

A new version of Rhythmbox, Ubuntu’s default music player app, is available. Rhythmbox 3.4.4 is a small update to this venerable player and was released back in January (but I’ve only just heard about it). […]

13 February 2020
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Vivaldi 2.11 Released with Improved Pop-out Video Player, Other Tweaks

A new version of the Vivaldi web browser is now available for download with an improved pop-out video player and improve keyboard shortcut navigation.

12 February 2020
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Firefox 73 Released with Accessibility Improvements, And Um… That’s It

The new Firefox 73 release is here with some accessibility improvements, including a new global page zoom level option. Read on to learn more on Firefox 73.

11 February 2020
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OpenShot Video Editor Scores Major Update, This is What’s New

OpenShot video editor has a new version available to download. We look at the new OpenShot 2.5 features and changes, of which it features a tonne.

10 February 2020

Arc Menu Update Brings Dash to Dock Integration, New Unity Dash Layout

A new version of the Arc Menu GNOME extension has been released. Arc Menu v41 includes 3 new layouts, widget integration, and 'desktop' shortcut creation.

9 February 2020

RawTherapee v5.8 Can Recover Photo Detail ‘Lost to Lens Blur’

RawTherapee v5.8 introduces support for CR3 data (on cameras that support it), plus improved handling for camera models, better memory usage, and more.

5 February 2020

Telegram Update Adds New Poll Options, Message Scheduling

The Telegram messaging app has added advanced poll options and message scheduling to its desktop client, which is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

23 January 2020
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Cawbird, the Linux Twitter Client, Scores a Small Update

The Cawbird Twitter client for Linux has a new release out. No major new features are added, but there a couple of notable improvements to check out.

13 January 2020
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Firefox 72 Released with Improved Tracking Protection + More

Firefox 72 is now available to download. The latest release of the web browser improves tracking protection and enables picture-in-picture video on Linux.

7 January 2020

Telegram App Adds an Annoying New Feature: Autoplay Video

Telegram v1.9.3 has been released with support for autoplaying video in chats and channels, as well as spell check on modern operating systems.

2 January 2020

Darktable 3.0 Released with Major Changes, New Modules

Darktable 3.0 is available to download. This version of the open source RAW image editor improves the GUI, adds new modules, and supports Google Photos.

24 December 2019
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Kdenlive 19.12 Released with Powerful New Audio Mixer, Master Effects

Kdenlive 19.2 includes a powerful new audio mixer, support for master effects, and delivers major performance improvements, like faster rendering time.

19 December 2019

VirtualBox 6.1 Debuts with Linux 5.4 Support, Accelerated Video Playback + More

VirtualBox 5.4 is out and available to download. New features added to the virtualisation software include accelerated video playback on Linux hosts.

12 December 2019
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Firefox 71 Released with Native MP3 Decoding, Other Changes

The Firefox 71 release is now available to download. This browser update adds native MP3 playback and improves the password manager among other changes.

3 December 2019
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Audacity 2.3.3 Released With Major Bug Fixes, Removes Obsolete Features

Audacity 2.3.3 has no major new features but does includes 75+ bug fixes, improved equalisation, and removes obsolete code. Plus, learn how to install it.

24 November 2019
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Scrcpy Update Adds Android 10 Support, Multitouch Gestures

Scrcpy users can now interact with an Android phone on PC using a touchscreen, as well as use the utility with devices running Android 10.

20 November 2019
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HandBrake 1.3.0 Released with UI Tweaks, Discord Presets + More

HandBrake 1.3.0 has been released. This update of the free media convertor tool adds AMD VCE support and new Discord video presets. Learn more in this post.

10 November 2019
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Download Now: GIMP 2.10.14 Released with Minor Fixes, Tool Improvements (Updated)

GIMP 2.10.14 is now available to download. This update tot he GIMP image editor offers a crop of bug fixes, several new GEGL filters, and tool improvements.

30 October 2019