{"id":2394,"date":"2025-03-28T01:00:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T01:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/exploring-ubuntu-25-04-exciting-new-features-you-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2025-05-05T09:12:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T09:12:35","slug":"exploring-ubuntu-25-04-exciting-new-features-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/exploring-ubuntu-25-04-exciting-new-features-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Ubuntu 25.04: Exciting New Features You Need to Know!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ubuntu 25.04 is set to release with a variety of exciting features and improvements that might entice users to upgrade. Dubbed \u2018Plucky Puffin\u2019<\/em>, the operating system is rich with new functionalities, user interface enhancements, and core changes.<\/p>\n

Key Features in Ubuntu 25.04<\/h3>\n

This article focuses on some of the standout features users can expect from the release, which is currently in beta testing.<\/p>\n

1. Ubuntu Installer Improvements<\/h4>\n

The newly refined Flutter-based OS installer offers enhanced clarity for users setting up dual-boot systems with Ubuntu and Windows. The updates aim to provide explicit guidance about existing operating systems on the device and streamline the installation process for existing Ubuntu installations.<\/p>\n

2. Notification Grouping<\/h4>\n

With the introduction of GNOME 48<\/a>, notifications are grouped together, making it easier for users to manage multiple alerts. Notifications from apps, CLI tools, and system processes combine into a single stack, helping to minimize visual clutter.<\/p>\n

3. Digital Wellbeing Controls<\/h4>\n

A new Wellbeing<\/em> panel provides tools to help users monitor and manage their screen time. Features include daily screen limits, screen time tracking, and reminders to take breaks, promoting healthier computing habits.<\/p>\n

4. HDR Support<\/h4>\n

Ubuntu 25.04 offers HDR support, although it’s not enabled by default. Users need to toggle the feature in the display settings when an HDR-compatible monitor is connected. This addition allows supported applications to display properly, though there may be limitations regarding brightness controls.<\/p>\n

5. General GNOME 48 Enhancements<\/h4>\n

GNOME 48 includes several enhancements, such as battery health preservation settings, improved window management, faster file manager performance, and better visuals for the on-screen keyboard.<\/p>\n

6. New Document Viewer: Papers<\/h4>\n

The default document viewer has shifted from Evince<\/em> to Papers<\/em>, featuring modern technologies while retaining basic PDF handling capabilities. Power-users can still install Evince<\/em> if they prefer its comprehensive features.<\/p>\n

7. Visual Changes<\/h4>\n

The Yaru icon theme underwent adjustments to fix proportions of various icons, and there are new wallpapers reflecting the release mascot, the puffin.<\/p>\n

8. BeaconDB Location Service<\/h4>\n

To replace Mozilla’s discontinued geolocation service, Ubuntu 25.04 will utilize the BeaconDB service for location-based features.<\/p>\n

9. Updated NetworkManager<\/h4>\n

Shipped with NetworkManager 1.52, the update enhances IPv6 support and introduces new options for configuring network addresses.<\/p>\n

10. Linux Kernel 6.14<\/h4>\n

The latest Linux kernel brings numerous changes, improving hardware support and performance, including enhanced frame rates for Windows games running through Wine.<\/p>\n

Additional Smaller Changes<\/h4>\n

Several minor modifications include:<\/p>\n

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  • Disabled default startup sound<\/li>\n
  • Enhanced user interface tweaks<\/li>\n
  • Updates to several core libraries and toolchains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Release and Upgrade Information<\/h3>\n

    Ubuntu 25.04 is scheduled for a stable release on April 17, 2025. Users currently on Ubuntu 24.10 can upgrade directly to 25.04, while users on earlier versions need to upgrade through intermediate releases.<\/p>\n

    For those interested in testing prior to the official release, the Ubuntu 25.04 beta is available for download, though users should be aware of its larger file size, exceeding 6 GB.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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