September delivered a slew of important updates in the Linux app ecosystem, featuring several noteworthy releases that included bug fixes, new features, and overall enhancements.
Apostrophe 3.3
Apostrophe, the distraction-free Markdown editor, has rolled out an update with significant improvements. It introduces a new narrow mode for better usability on smaller screens, and the default rendering engine is now Typst, removing the need for LaTeX for PDF exports. The inline markdown rendering has also been refined to better align with Pandoc specifications. This version includes features such as:
- Crash recovery and autosaves
- Improved sync between the editor and preview panels
- Multi-language spellchecking
- Adjustments for touch support
You can find more details and install it from Flathub.
Arc Menu
The Arc Menu GNOME Shell extension received updates that improved support for GNOME 49, added custom hotkeys, and resolved various bugs. You can install it from the GNOME Extensions website.
Rio Term
Rio, a WebGPU-accelerated terminal built in Rust, made two updates in September, fixing conflicts in its Ubuntu/Debian builds and introducing an audible and visual bell for notifications. The stable series update optimized key binding management and resolved several bugs. Users can find it available on Flathub.
Euphonica 0.97.x Beta
The MPD client Euphonica saw additional updates that enhanced performance and introduced an in-app theme picker, allowing users to toggle between light and dark modes independently. It also included improvements to metadata retrieval and overall user experience. Install it from Flathub.
Gradia 1.11
Gradia, a tool for taking and editing screenshots, added OCR text recognition across 19 languages and numerous usability enhancements, such as scrolling adjustments and improved annotation options. The latest version can be installed from Flathub.
gThumb 3.12.8
This update for the GTK-based image viewer brought in new functionalities like GPS metadata support with an Open Map extension, allowing users to easily access location data. Users can install the latest version as a Snap here.
Zen Browser 1.16.x
Zen Browser has updated its features to enhance the user experience with new command bar functionalities and improved visual transitions in Compact Mode.
Other Updates
Additionally, Musikcube received its first update of the year, focusing on compatibility improvements.
These updates may not have made headlines, but they certainly contribute positively to the user experience across various applications.
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