Gnome 51, "A Coruña"
13 hours ago
- GNOME 51, codenamed 'A Coruña', features performance enhancements for smoother graphics, including improved frame scheduling and faster screen capture.
- Settings improvements include auto-rotate for accelerometer-equipped displays, touchpad auto-disable when a mouse is plugged in, and updated Network settings with DNS domain search.
- Remote Desktop gains smartcard support and Kerberos authentication for easier remote access in work environments.
- Maps introduces offline maps, live departure times, real-time delay info, track/stop details, and walking times for public transit directions.
- Files updates include drag counter badge, smarter file selection, clearer file states, improved responsiveness, and grouped notifications.
- Web browser adds password generation via pwquality, refreshed address bar, and secure password manager with bug fixes.
- Software app manager includes end-of-life warnings for apps, expanded Flatpak permission details, and faster startup with cached data.
- Calendar is faster with smoother month view scrolling, map links for event locations, high-contrast week view, and improved event editor.
- Image Viewer (Loupe) shows expanded properties including creator info, camera lens, color profile, and other metadata.
- File Previewer (Sushi) gets a complete interface revamp using GTK 4 and libadwaita, supporting dark mode and real-size images.
- Document Viewer (Papers) adds visual signatures with mouse/touchscreen drawing or image import, plus improved paper sizes and annotations.
- Accessibility enhancements include reduced motion support, keyboard-friendly screenshot area selection, and focus ring timeout setting.
- Other improvements: SVG cursors for sharp rendering, secure key storage with oo7, and login screen multi-authentication support.
- GNOME Circle welcomes three new apps: Bobby for SQLite browsing, Tally for counting, and Bazaar as a new app store.
- New default wallpaper design with additional variants in the chooser, and developer experience enhancements are included.