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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LibreOffice 6.4.1 Released with 120+ Bug Fixes

LibreOffice 6.4.1 has been released. It is the first point release in the LibreOffice 6.4.x series, which debuted in January with a tonne of improvements.

27 February 2020
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Download Now: GIMP 2.10.18 Released, Includes New 3D Transform Tool

GIMP 2.10.18 has been released. This version of the open source image editor adds a 3D transform tool, toolbox groups, and better Photoshop file support.

24 February 2020

Open Source Graphics App MyPaint 2.0 Released

Open source artists should check out the latest release of MyPaint, as it scored a substantial update this weekend. The new MyPaint 2.0.0 release succeeds MyPaint 1.2, released back in 2017, and brings a stack […]

16 February 2020
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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