Category: App Updates
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April 2025 Linux App Release Roundup: New Tools and Updates You Can’t Miss!
April marked a fruitful month for software updates in the Linux ecosystem, with several notable releases that enhance usability and performance. Below is an overview of key releases: qBittorrent 5.1 The open-source torrent client, qBittorrent, saw its major 5.1 update in April after extensive beta testing. A significant addition is the ability to drag and…
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Firefox 138 Launches with the Highly Anticipated Profile Manager Feature
Firefox has released version 138, introducing much-requested profile management features. This new update allows users to manage multiple profiles, keeping their bookmarks, tabs, and passwords organized. Users can name each profile, set a unique avatar, and select a color theme, making it easier to separate different online activities. Additionally, Firefox 138 includes a weather feature…
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VirtualBox 7.1.8 Now Supports Linux Kernel 6.14: What’s New?
Oracle has released VirtualBox 7.1.8, the fourth maintenance update of the 7.1 series, coinciding perfectly with the anticipated launch of Ubuntu 25.04. This update includes crucial fixes and enhancements rather than new features, aimed at improving stability and user experience across all supported operating systems. One of the key improvements addresses wireless network adapter detection…
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Rnote 0.12 Launch: Enhanced Note-Taking Features for Linux Users
A major new release of Rnote, an open-source note-taking app, is now available with version 0.12. This update introduces various enhancements and new features aimed at improving user experience. Rnote is designed primarily for handwritten notes and sketches, utilizing GTK4 and Rust. It supports stylus input, including pen pressure and stroke style variations, while also…
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Pinta 3.0 Launches: Exciting New Effects and GTK4 Port Enhance the Experience
Pinta has released its much-anticipated version 3.0, enhancing casual creativity through a variety of new features and improvements. This cross-platform raster graphics tool, inspired by the popular image editor Paint.NET, has undergone a significant upgrade with the transition to GTK4 and libadwaita, bringing a modernized user interface that improves usability and performance. In this release,…
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Celluloid 0.28 Introduces Lua Module Support and a Revamped User Interface
Celluloid 0.28 Brings UI Refresh and Lua Module Support Celluloid, an open-source video player, recently released version 0.28, which includes notable enhancements to its user interface and new support for Lua modules. This updated version aims to simplify user interaction with the highly configurable MPV media player, which serves as the backend for Celluloid. In…
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Tauon Music Player Introduces Sleek Transparency Mode for Linux Users
A new version of the Tauon music player, Tauon 8.0, has been released, introducing a range of new features alongside a visually appealing update exclusive to Linux users. This version has been fully migrated to SDL3, a highly efficient cross-platform multimedia library, enhancing stability and laying the groundwork for additional capabilities. Among the notable features,…
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Inkscape 1.4.1: Exciting New Features and Snap App Fixes Released!
Digital artists, designers, and vector illustrators might find interest in the recently released Inkscape 1.4.1, the latest version of the open-source graphics application. This update builds on the features introduced in the previous version, Inkscape 1.4, with various enhancements, bug fixes, and two new components. One noteworthy update is the introduction of a new splash…
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Firefox 137 Launch: Address Bar Overhaul and New Tab Groups Feature Introduced
Firefox has just launched version 137, introducing significant enhancements like tab grouping and an improved address bar. This follows last month’s release (version 136), which brought features such as vertical tabs and a revamped sidebar, now enabling Linux users to benefit from AMD hardware decoding. Key Features in Firefox 137 Tab Grouping The highlight of…
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Revival of Classic: Iconic Desktop Weather App Returns to Linux
An iconic weather app from Linux’s historical landscape has made a comeback — Typhoon is back in action! This app’s main function is straightforward: it displays the current weather conditions and a four-day forecast against a customizable colored backdrop. Typhoon was originally a fork of the earlier app Stormcloud, which garnered widespread popularity between 2012…
