GNOME 50, the default desktop for next Ubuntu 26.04 and Fedora Workstation 44, is now in RC stage.
This release candidate is the last feature complete development version, while, the final release is planned for March 18th in next few weeks.
KeePass password safe released new 2.61 version on Wednesday. Here are what’s new and PPA package for Ubuntu users.
KeePass 2.61 is the first release of this free open-source cross-platform password manager (through Mono) in 2026. It improved One-Time Password (OTP) support with new options and few fixes.
KDE announced the second maintenance update for Plasma 6.6 major version, that was released 2 weeks ago.
This version features translation updates, various stability fixes, and some improvements to the built-in components.
GIMP image editor announced the third RC release for the next 3.2 major version last night!
This is probably the last development release before the final GIMP 3.2, which is due next week (Mar 14, 2026) according to the issue.
Shotwell, the photo manager and image viewer application for GNOME, released new 0.32.15 version today.
The new version of this free open-source app added minor new features, few bug-fixes, and translation updates.
Shotcut, the Qt and MLT based video editor, released new 26.2 version few days ago.
This is the second release of this free open-source video editor in 2026. There are no big features, but only bug-fixes and some UX (user experience) improvements.
Just a few days after the wallpaper competition, Ubuntu Artwork team updated the wallpapers package (through proposed repository) for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, revealing the default wallpapers.
As previous releases, the new default wallpaper is a purple background with mascot (raccoon this time) in center. Instead of using straight origami lines, the new wallpaper uses curved-crease origami in background which looks great.
Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 4, the final snapshot release for the next LTS (Long Term Support), was released!
The Ubuntu developer team announced the release last night:
Hello everyone, I’d like to announce the fourth (and the final!) successful publication of the monthly snapshot – Resolute Snapshot 4. You can find the images on cdimage.ubuntu.com, for instance:
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OnlyOffice, the free open-source office suite for Linux, Windows, and macOS, released new 9.3 version few days ago for its offline use desktop editors app.
The new version introduced long-awaited multipage view feature, allowing to view multiple page documents side-by-side.
Ptyxis, the default terminal emulator for Ubuntu since 25.10, released version 50 RC yesterday.
If everything goes well, the new 50 version of this container-oriented terminal emulator will be released in next few weeks, and it will be default for next Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.
