Topic: App Updates

Reporting on the latest Linux software releases, app updates and command-line tooling – new features, performance improvements and critical bug fixes for scores of popular Linux applications you can run on Ubuntu.

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Firefox 142 Adds New Tab Topics, Local AI in Extensions + More

Firefox 142 lets US users curate stores on the new tab stories by topic and lets web extensions use local AI models, among other changes. Highlights inside.

18 August 2025

VirtualBox 7.2 Release Brings Big UI Change, Better ARM Support

VirtualBox 7.2.0 brings hardware-accelerated video decoding for Linux hosts, a rejigged interface, and support for running Windows on ARM.

14 August 2025
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CrossOver 25.1.0 Released with Microsoft Office Fixes on Linux

CrossOver 25.1.0 brings Microsoft Office 2016 stability buffs, fixes for EA and Ubisoft launchers, better Xbox and 8BitDo controller support, and more.

12 August 2025
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HandBrake 1.10 Released with Discord-Friendly 10MB Presets

HandBrake 1.10 adds Discord-friendly 10MB presets, fixes metadata passthru issues, and misc encoder improvements for Linux, Windows & Mac.

9 August 2025
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IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2 Released with Offline AI Code Completion

JetBrains releases IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2 with offline AI code completion, Java 25 support, Spring tools, and Maven 4 enhancements.

7 August 2025

ONLYOFFICE Adds “AI Agent” to Help You Work “Effortlessly”

Free office suite ONLYOFFICE has been updated with a new AI Agent, preinstalled plugins, and a flurry of fixes. Details on what the agent can do inside.

6 August 2025
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Audacity 3.7.5 Fixes More Bugs, Windows on ARM Builds

A fresh batch of bug fixes arrive for users of Audacity, the open source audio editor and sound recording app. Learn how to update.

5 August 2025

Toot, Toot: Linux Mastodon App Tuba Gets a Huge Update

Tuba 0.10 features a redesigned post composer, YouTube playback, timeline tweaks and more, making this open-source Linux Mastodon client even better.

5 August 2025
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Flameshot Screenshot App Gets First Major Update in 3 Years

Flameshot 13.0 marks the screenshot tool's first major update in over 3 years, adding Qt6 support, disabling Imgur uploads by default, and improving its tools.

5 August 2025

Linux App Release Roundup (July 2025)

Roundup of July's smaller Linux app releases: Shotcut and Kdenlive video editors, Plank Reloaded dock, Krita performance fixes, and more.

2 August 2025

Thunderbird 141 Adds ‘Archive’ Notification Action & Fixes

Thunderbird 141 brings minor changes to the email client, including a new notification action, OpenPGP key warnings, and better Exchange login support.

23 July 2025
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Firefox 141 Adds AI Tab Grouping, Reduces Memory Use on Linux

Firefox 141 is out, featuring AI-powered tab groups, lower memory usage on Linux, a new unit converter, and expanded PiP support. See what's new.

21 July 2025