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.

Firefox logo in front of the number 144.

Firefox 144 Adds Google Lens Support, Profile Manager + More

Mozilla Firefox 144 released with Google Lens image search and Perplexity AI integration, tab group and translation improvements, and other new features.

14 October 2025

Ghostty 1.2 Adds Quick Terminal on Linux, Command Palette + More

Ghostty's latest Linux builds adds dropdown terminal support on Wayland, integrated tabs and titlebars, background images, command palette and more.

12 October 2025
GIMP logo in front of the numbers 3.0

GIMP 3.0.6 Update is a Bug-Fix Backport Bonanza

GIMP 3.0.6 is the latest 'micro release' update to the current 3.0.x stable series, containing a bug and crash fixes, UI tweaks and other assorted changes.

6 October 2025

Parallels Desktop Adds ‘Future-Proof Linux Compatibility’

Parallels Desktop 26.1 update adds a driverless version of Parallels Tools for Linux, using the in-kernel VirtIO to power guest and host system integrations.

5 October 2025
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Linux App Release Roundup (September 2025)

Check in for a recap of Linux app releases in September 2025, including updates to gThumb, Apostrophe, Rio Term, MPD Client Euphonica and more!

4 October 2025

Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0 Enters Testing with a Brand New Look

A new version of the Raspberry Pi Imager, a cross-platform and open source Qt-based image flashing tool is available for testing — with a BRAND NEW look.

2 October 2025

OBS Studio 32.0 Brings New Plugin Manager, NVIDIA RTX Effects

The new OBS Studio 32.0 release is out, with support for higher-quality recordings out-of-the-box, new filters and effects, a plugin manager and plenty of bug fixes.

23 September 2025
VLC media player traffic cone icon on a green background

VLC’s First Update This Year Adds Qt6 Support, Dark Style + More

The next stable release of VLC is on the way with various improvements, including dark mode, support for Windows on ARM, and more – fancy testing it early?

20 September 2025
Vivaldo logo on a colourful background

Vivaldi 7.6 Released with New Tab Bar Editor, Tab Button Menu + More

Customisable tab bar, searchable tab overview menu and address bar actions are new features on offer in the latest update to the Vivaldi web browser.

18 September 2025
Thunderbird logo and white numbers "143" behind.

Thunderbird 143 Release Delivers Mailbag Full of Fixes

A fresh flurry of fixes have arrived for Thunderbird, the open-source desktop e-mail client. The v143 release resolves a number of annoying issues.

17 September 2025
Firefox logo in front of white number '143'; pink to purple gradient background.

Firefox 143 Released with Copilot Chatbot, Web App Creation + More

Mozilla Firefox 143 brings new features and improvements, including access to Microsoft's AI chatbot, date info in the address bar, and web app support.

16 September 2025
turntable music widget.

Turntable Adds Offline Scrobbling, Resizing & More Bling

Turntable, a desktop music controller for Linux that is also a universal scrobbler for any MPRIS-compataible app, has a new version out - and it's ace!

14 September 2025