Category: Gnome
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GNOME 50 Desktop Environment Launches Public Beta: Explore the Exciting New Features!
The GNOME Project has launched the beta version of the GNOME 50 desktop environment, introducing a slew of new features and enhancements to various applications and components. This release marks a significant update, especially with the inclusion of initial stable implementations of Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and fractional scaling. Key improvements in GNOME 50 beta…
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New Features in Papers: Handwriting and Text Annotations Now Available in Latest Nightly Builds!
Handwriting and markup features have been introduced in Papers, the GNOME document viewer app that also serves as Ubuntu’s document viewer since version 25.04. The latest nightly builds allow users to annotate PDF documents using ink tools for drawings, signatures, and the ability to insert text boxes on forms. Previously, Papers had functionalities such as…
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Public Testing Now Open for GNOME 50 Alpha: Embracing a Wayland-Only Future
The GNOME Project has announced the release of the alpha version of the GNOME 50 desktop environment, now available for public testing. This release marks a significant transition as the GNOME 50 series will be strictly Wayland-only, removing support for X11 in numerous core components. This shift was initially anticipated in the GNOME 49 release.…
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Ubuntu 26.04: Embracing Vanilla GNOME for a Fresh User Experience
Ubuntu is set to embrace a more streamlined aesthetic that aligns closely with upstream GNOME in its upcoming 26.04 LTS release. The Yaru theme team is undertaking a significant refactor of its GNOME Shell theme, shifting from a fully customized stylesheet to a more straightforward approach that directly incorporates the Adwaita style, supplemented by minimal…
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GNOME 49.1 Launches with Exciting Enhancements and Essential Bug Fixes
The GNOME Project has released GNOME 49.1, marking the first point release for the latest GNOME 49 "Brescia" desktop environment. This update includes a variety of improvements and bug fixes across multiple components, such as Nautilus, Epiphany, and GNOME Software. Key enhancements in GNOME 49.1 focus on accessibility features. The screenshot overlay UI has seen…
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Exploring GNOME 49: Exciting New Features You Can’t Miss!
GNOME 49 is set to be released on October 9, 2025, and it promises to enhance the Linux desktop experience with a host of new features and improvements. As users look forward to the upcoming Ubuntu 25.10 release, which will incorporate many of GNOME 49’s features, let’s explore the key changes you can expect. Key…
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Ubuntu 25.10 Moves Forward: GNOME on Xorg Support is Dropped
Ubuntu is set to drop support for GNOME on the X11 display server in its upcoming release, Ubuntu 25.10, also known as ‘Questing Quokka.’ This decision follows GNOME’s plans to discontinue X11 support, which has been the foundation for Linux desktop environments for decades but is now largely neglected. In Ubuntu 25.10, only Wayland sessions…
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GNOME 47.6 Resolves Black Screen Issues for NVIDIA Users in Multi-Monitor Configurations
The GNOME Project has released version 47.6 of the GNOME desktop environment, providing key updates and bug fixes, particularly addressing issues with multi-monitor setups using NVIDIA graphics drivers. This new maintenance release follows the decision to skip version 47.5, delivering various fixes to enhance stability. Among the notable changes, the Mutter window and composite manager…
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GNOME 48 Has Arrived: Explore the Exciting New Features!
A new version of the GNOME desktop environment, GNOME 48, has been released, bringing a variety of features, UI enhancements, and technical integrations designed to improve users’ experiences without unnecessary gimmicks. This version will be included in upcoming Linux distribution releases, including Fedora 42 and Ubuntu 25.04, with rolling-release users potentially getting it sooner. Key…
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Exploring the New Features in GNOME 48 RC: Dynamic Triple Buffering and Wayland Color Management Protocol
The GNOME Project has announced the Release Candidate (RC) for GNOME 48 desktop environment, leading up to the final release set for March 19th, 2025. The RC includes several new features and improvements compared to its Beta and Alpha predecessors. One of the key enhancements is the support for the Wayland color management protocol in…
