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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CoverGloobus adds timer, progress bar support

Covergloobus fans rejoice - time counter and track-seeking has been implemented into the popular desktop coverart n' controller. I smell a new release brewing ;)

15 November 2010
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Wine 1.3.7 Released with improved system tray support, fixes

Bang on schedule the latest Wine development release is now available for download/installation. New features in this release include: – Improved system tray support Better support for installers with assemblies GStreamer support fixes Many MSXML […]

14 November 2010
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Banshee 1.9.0 released

Ubuntu's new default media player Banshee has seen its first active development release leading towards the new media experience in Natty, 1.9.0.

11 November 2010
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Video uploading/downloading to feature in Shotwell 0.8

A new release of the excellent photo manager shotwell isn't that far off and from development so far it is packing a few new goodies...

8 November 2010
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Deluge 1.3.1 hits PPA

Just a quick poke about torrent application Deluge. Last week saw it bumped up to version 1.3.1 in a new, albeit somewhat minor, update. This update has now landed in the Deluge PPA for Ubuntu […]

5 November 2010
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Paint.Net inspired Pinta gains clone stamp tool, new brushes, more

The latest release of open-source graphics application Pinta - modelled after the popular Paint.NET software -  has added a new 'clone stamp' tool, support for multiple images and selection of new 'procedural' brushes.

2 November 2010
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Midori 0.2.9 released with private browsing, Google reader fix & more

A new version of lightweight webkit-based web-browser Midori has been released, adding support for private browsing, privacy improvements and fixes galore.

1 November 2010
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Opera 11 Alpha released with add-ons, speed boost

The first alpha release of Opera’s flagship web browser has been made available. Extensions Unusually for a new browser release the onus in this release is not on speed but on the newly introduced ‘Extensions’ […]

21 October 2010
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Hotot Twitter app adds multi-profile, identi.ca support in latest update

Users of the Hotot twitter application's Daily Builds PPA are in for a treat with the latest pre-alpha update with indenti.ca & multi-account support now added.

15 October 2010
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Menu replacement Cardapio now uses less than 5MB of RAM

Main menu replacement Cardapio can truly boast to be a lightweight app, with it now using just 5MB of RAM when in active use.

15 October 2010
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Linux screencasting tool ‘Kazam’ updates, gains bug fixes galore

Screencasting made simple is the ethos behind Linux screen-recording tool 'Kazam' and the latest release sees it hammer home this point with improved features and a veritable genocide of bug fixes.

14 October 2010
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Indicator-Workspaces updated for Maverick

Upgraded to Ubuntu 10.10 and want to install the workspaces indicator applet? Good news - the PPA has been updated to support Maverick.

13 October 2010