{"id":51716,"date":"2026-09-06T11:26:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T11:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/?p=51716"},"modified":"2026-09-06T12:15:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T12:15:13","slug":"__trashed-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubuntuhandbook.org\/index.php\/2026\/09\/__trashed-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 3 is Available Over A Month Behind Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 3, the third monthly development release of the next Ubuntu version, is available to download!<\/p>\n

The new snapshot was scheduled for July 30th. It’s finally available a few days ago as the final snapshot, while, the next release will be beta schedule for September 24th according to the announcement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Ubuntu 26.10, code-name Stonking Stingray, is a short term release that will have 9 months support until July 2027. It’s expected to be powered by Linux Kernel 7.2<\/b> and feature GNOME 51<\/b> desktop.<\/p>\n

Though, the snapshot so far features GNOME Desktop 51 Beta, and Kernel 7.0. Besides the desktop specific changes, the release added new “Check if this computer is Ubuntu Certified<\/b>” option in system settings.<\/p>\n

With it enabled, it will send your hardware details to Canonical (the company behind Ubuntu) servers. Then it will show you if your computer is one of Ubuntu certified devices that are tested for reliability and performance, ensuring the best Ubuntu experience.<\/p>\n

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The link of the official release note<\/a> page is ready, but visible changes at the moment of writing.<\/p>\n

If you care about what’s new in Ubuntu 26.10, it’s expected to have AI powered speed to text support, a minimal secure boot Grub, and full Rust core utilities. See the official roadmap<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n

Other changes according to the change archives<\/a> include:<\/p>\n