Gnome 49 Release
8 hours ago
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- GNOME 49, codenamed 'Brescia', is released after six months of community effort.
- Showtime replaces Totem as the default video player, built on GTK 4 and Libadwaita.
- Papers replaces Evince as the default document viewer, featuring a modernized design and improved performance.
- Calendar receives accessibility enhancements and a more flexible interface.
- GNOME Web browser improves with better ad blocking, security features, and web app controls.
- Maps now includes localized icons, interactive labels, and OpenStreetMap profile pictures.
- Software app performance is optimized for faster browsing and searching.
- New HDR wallpapers are introduced, leveraging enhanced color-management.
- Remote Desktop features multitouch input support and extended virtual monitors.
- Other improvements include lock screen media controls, a new accessibility menu, and enhanced security.
- Two new apps, Mahjongg and Wordbook, join GNOME Circle.
- Developer experience is enhanced with new features and improvements.
- GNOME 49 is available for download, with official packages recommended from distributions.