A new version of Bazaar, an app store for installing Flatpaks, has been released with several enhancements focused on refining the user experience. The update introduces a "hide-eol" preference that allows users to filter out applications nearing end-of-life or relying on outdated system runtimes, making their app collection cleaner and more modern. Additionally, the release fixes various bugs, including issues with syncing progress bars and displaying addon version numbers, while also improving error handling and translation support for different languages and locales.
A new version of Bazaar, a GNOME app store for FlatPaks, has been released with various fixes and improvements. The update includes an "On the go" section for mobile users, significant performance boosts by reducing memory usage, and revamped user experience features such as a redesigned home page and improved navigation options. Translations have also been updated or improved for multiple languages, including Polish, Russian, and Spanish. Additionally, several bug fixes were implemented to address interface quirks and improve the overall user experience.
The Fractal Matrix messaging app for GNOME has received a major update with several significant improvements. A new audio player allows for lazy loading of files and visual waveform seeking capabilities, while only one file can be played at a time. The app's user interface has also been refined, including direct access to user profiles from message senders' avatars and the use of GNOME's native fonts.
Bazaar 0.5.8, the latest iteration of the Bazaar App Store, has been released with improvements aimed at resolving issues with slow and inconsistent image loading. Bazaar is a new direction for app stores within the GNOME ecosystem, designed to enhance discovery and installation of applications from Flatpak remotes like Flathub while supporting Linux developers. The app boasts impressive performance capabilities due to its multi-threaded architecture, allowing for seamless operation and efficient processing of downloads without disrupting user interaction.
Bazaar 0.5.7 has been released with updates to enhance user experience. The new version includes optimized features, such as the featured carousel on category pages, an improved transaction sidebar layout, and enhanced support for handling Flatpak packages. Various UI redesigns and language support enhancements have been made, including additions of new translations in multiple languages. These changes aim to make the Bazaar App Store more intuitive, visually appealing, and accessible for users worldwide.
Fractal 13, the latest release candidate of the Matrix messaging app for GNOME, is now available for testing purposes. This platform offers a range of features designed to facilitate seamless collaboration among large groups, including end-to-end encryption, richly formatted messages, and multimedia support. With its user-friendly interface optimized for various screen sizes, Fractal 13 enables users to engage in private conversations, view images directly from chat windows, and see who has read messages or is typing. Additionally, the app supports Single-Sign On (SSO), allowing users to log into multiple accounts simultaneously and streamlining their workflow.
The GNOME Project has released GNOME 49.1, a stable update that fixes bugs and provides a smooth upgrade from older versions of GNOME 49. The release addresses various issues in different modules and apps, including potential crashes, build failures, and memory handling problems. While there are no major new features or changes, GNOME 49.1 is safe for users to upgrade from earlier versions of GNOME 49, with the fixes focused on bug resolution rather than feature additions. To install the updates, users should follow their operating system's normal steps and use the official BuildStream project snapshot to put together GNOME 49.1.
Bazaar App Store version 0.5.6 has been released with several improvements and new features. The update includes an in-app screenshot viewer, a global progress bar with a pending state indicator, and enhanced rendering of app descriptions for easier reading. Additionally, the app now features a carousel showcasing popular and recommended packages and includes bug fixes to ensure a smooth user experience. Changes also include improved translation support and the ability to adjust the corner radius of pending packages for an enhanced user interface.
The newest version of Bazaar, 0.5.5, has been released with several improvements to its user interface and functionality. The update includes visual changes such as a new design for transaction dialogs and sidebars, as well as updates to translations in various languages. Additionally, the app size dialog now provides users more control and information about package sizes, while texture caching has also been improved for a smoother user experience.
Bazaar 0.5.4 has been officially released, offering enhanced features and improvements for managing Flatpak packages. This new version includes customization options for the global progress bar and behind-the-scenes tweaks to improve performance and stability. Bazaar's multilingual support has also been bolstered with updated Russian and Czech translations, making it more accessible to users worldwide.
The latest version of Bazaar, 0.5.3, has been officially released with several updates. The software now boasts updated translations in multiple languages, including Ukrainian, Russian, Japanese, and Italian, making it more accessible to users worldwide. The UX has also been reworked with improvements to graph visualizations and date formatting, while "Show More" buttons have been introduced to direct users to separate pages containing additional information.
Bazaar has released version 0.5.2, featuring several key updates and improvements to enhance user experience. The new version includes UI enhancements such as improved visibility of add-on features, denser Flathub views, and changes to app tiles' text color calculation. Additionally, multiple translations have been updated to improve accessibility across different languages.
Bazaar 0.5.1 has been released with several key updates and improvements to the platform. The release focuses on addressing bugs and refining metadata associated with the software, resulting in a more stable and secure user experience. Technical updates include disabling new flow box styling in DynamicListView and ShareDialog, as well as fixing an error in FullView's button flowbox styling.
A new beta version of Fractal, a Matrix messaging app for GNOME written in Rust, has been released for testing. The latest beta release introduces a brand-new audio player, streamlined user profiles, and a more visually appealing design using GNOME document and monospace fonts. Fractal 13 beta is available for installation via Flathub Beta, with contributors' efforts resulting in other enhancements, fixes, and new translations. Users can try out the beta release to test its stability and even contribute to fixing issues or shaping the future of this innovative project.
GNOME 47.10 has been released as a stable bug-fix update for all operating systems shipping with GNOME 47, marking the final release of this version. The update includes significant improvements to various modules, such as at-spi2-core, gnome-maps, and gnome-shell, addressing issues like memory leaks, connectivity problems, and performance enhancements. GNOME 47.10 is designed to be a safe and uneventful upgrade from earlier versions of GNOME 47, allowing users to enjoy a smoother computing experience with improved functionality and stability.
GNOME 48.5 is now available, providing a stable and safe upgrade from earlier versions of GNOME 48. This release includes various module upgrades, such as improvements to at-spi2-core, decibels, glycin, and gnome-shell, addressing memory leaks, layout issues, and other bugs. Additionally, gvfs and libpanel have been updated to resolve various issues related to folder enumeration cancellation, socket-activated services, file rename support, and toggle button behavior.
The GNOME Project has released GNOME 49 "Brescia", a major update that brings numerous enhancements to the open-source desktop environment. Key additions include a new Video Player (Showtime) and Document Viewer (Papers), which offer improved performance, modernized interfaces, and essential features such as adjustable playback speed and PDF annotation. Other notable improvements include enhanced Calendar functionality, better ad blocking in the Web app, and support for HDR displays with vibrant new wallpapers.
Bazaar 0.4.11 has been released. The release addresses a few critical bugs, including disabling the curated tab when there is no content to display and improving blocklist handling. Additionally, Arabic and Italian translations have been updated, while untranslated strings have been fixed by community contributors
Libxml2 version 2.15.0 has been released, bringing significant updates to its architecture and functionality while ensuring broad compatibility across different operating systems and hardware environments. The library includes bindings for various programming languages, including C++, Python, and Ruby, making it a versatile tool for parsing and processing XML documents. Key features in the new release include improved API documentation, updated HTML serialization, and more accessors for xmlParserCtxt. Additionally, several deprecated functions and struct members have been removed or marked for future removal to improve the library's overall performance and maintainability.
A new version of Bazaar, a tool for managing FlatPak packages, has been released with several improvements and bug fixes. The latest version, 0.4.10, includes features such as persistent state, a D-Bus interface for the GNOME Shell search provider, and a KRunner plugin for KDE Plasma users. Notable bug fixes in the new release include improved subprocess communication routines and enhanced window functionality. The development team has also updated translations for several languages, including Czech, Russian, Ukrainian, and Polish.
