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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F-Spot 0.8 released with new import system, photo panning & duplication detection

A new stable release of F-Spot is now available. It packs in the features and fixes so upgrade now. Full installation instructions after the jump.

15 September 2010
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Nautilus-Elementary PPA now working for Maverick users

Ubuntu 10.10 testers missing their Nautilus-Elementary fix will be pleased to hear that the "issues" previously preventing Maverick users from using the redux-ed file-browser have now been solved. PPA and details on new features tucked up inside.

15 September 2010
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KdenLive 0.7.8 Released – new features, fixes [PPA]

The latest version of KDE's premier video editing application 'Kdenlive' has washed ashore - but what's new? Lots. Continue reading to see more.

15 September 2010
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How to enable visualisations in Banshee

Want to enable visualisations in Banshee? Here's how.

14 September 2010
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Mono 2.8 public preview released

Andrew Jorgensen has announced that the 2.8 preview of Mono is available. This is the first early version of what will become Mono 3.0, the next long term supported version of Mono (2.4.x and later […]

13 September 2010
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Lightspark 0.4.4.2 fixes YouTube support, adds audio plugin framework

“Another week, another bug fix release for Lightspark!” starts the release announcement on SSSUP‘s blog, which goes on to assure that YouTube support has been fixed and a new plugin-based audio-framework – allowing the flash-alternative […]

12 September 2010
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PiTiVi video editor pre-release adds transitions, fixes, more [download]

Pitivi gets updated with speed boosts, UI fixes and even transitions! Read on in for more info and PPA instructions on how to test the blighter.

8 September 2010
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Firefox 4 Beta 5 available

You’ve probably heard it elsewhere first but the 5th beta release of Firefox 4 is now available to download, test and generally freak out over. There’s plenty to coo over in the release including a […]

8 September 2010
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Jabber client Gajim 0.14 released – gets audio/video support, gelolocation & more

The latest version of desktop jabber application Gajim has been released. Download instructions and lots more info inside.

7 September 2010
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IRC app Smuxi 0.8 released, adds messaging menu support, notifications & lots more!

The latest release of Smuxi IRC client has been released, bringing with it a whole host of new fetaures, functions and fixes. Details, screenshots and (of course) download information is waiting for you after the jump.

6 September 2010
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Clementine music player RC adds iPod support, wiiremote control & more

Amarok 1.4 inspired music player Clementine is now in release candidate mode for its forthcoming 'point 5' release. There are lots of performance and bug fixes as well as some tasty new features. More info after el jump!

6 September 2010
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Maverick Beta hits tomorrow

Well, for some of you readers, it's already the 2nd of September, and the Beta release of 10.10 is out today. Originally, this was scheduled to be Alpha 4, but the Maverick Release schedule was slightly altered a few weeks ago to give a bit more time to "Release Quality" (read:bug hunting and rough edges). Click through to read more and learn how to upgrade from Lucid if you're keen.

2 September 2010