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.

Latest Ubuntu Tweak stuffed full of new features

Feeling full after xmas? Me too. Time for a post-gluttonous recap on a apps which sneaked out new releases whilst the rest of us where noshing down stodgy cake and irrepressible amounts of mince pies... First up: Ubuntu Tweak.

27 December 2010
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Banshee 1.9.1 upgrades Ubuntu extensions, adds subtitle support

A new development release of soon-to-be Ubuntu's default music player Banshee was released a few days back, bringing with it subtitle support and improvements to the podcast view as well as a tonne of bugfixes. Read on for more information.

21 December 2010
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Wine 1.3.9 brings beginnings of ActiveX support

Another week and another Wine development release. What has version 1.3.9 spilt out over the tablecloth we call the desktop?

12 December 2010
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DJ software mixxx updates, adds Beta build

Open-source Live DJ software Mixxx, developed by a community of DJ’s, saw the first beta release in its 1.9.0 cycle released alongside an update to version 1.8.x.

10 December 2010
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Do launcher says “I ain’t dead”, sees first new release in a year

"It lives!" cries the release announcement and by jove I suspect many will be surprised to hear that the original launcher app 'Do' (formally known as GNOME Do) has been updated this week.

9 December 2010
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Choqok Twitter app hits 1.0 RC1, adds many new features

Time flies when you're.... tweeting... The first release candidate of Qt Twitter app Choqok has been released ahead of the formal 1.0 release date on December 26th.

7 December 2010
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Clementine 0.6 release candidate adds many longed-for features

A release candidate for Clementine 0.6 is now available for testing and it's certainly one of the most ripened releases for a while!

5 December 2010
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CLI Companion tool adds big changes, new release candidate

Command-line helper tool CLI Companion is hurtling towards a new release - one that brings with it several important changes. More information, links and download info inside.

2 December 2010
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Simple task list manager Pytask updates with indicator, filter improvements and more

A new version of self-described 'simple task list manager' PyTask has been released. Check on in for what's new.

2 December 2010
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Music player Pogo hits 0.3, adds in app search, new menu entries

A new version of minimalist music player Pogo has been released.

1 December 2010
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Adobe Flash 10.2 Beta released

Adobe have announced the beta release of Flash player 10.2 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Flash Player 10.2 beta introduces many new features and improvements including Stage Video, a new API which Adobe says will 'help web sites deliver smooth, beautiful video across devices and browsers by enabling access to hardware acceleration of the entire video pipeline.'

1 December 2010
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Wine 1.3.8 released

The weekly development release of Wine landed on Friday with the usual smattering of minor additions, bug fixes and improvements.

28 November 2010