This week in GNOME was packed with exciting updates, new projects, and preparations for the upcoming GNOME Asia 2024 conference. Let’s discuss what’s been happening in GNOME ecosystem.
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Core Apps and Libraries
1. GLib Gets Smarter:
GLib, the foundation of GNOME, saw some major improvements. The portal testing infrastructure got smarter, helping to find and fix bugs more efficiently.
2. GNOME Software Gets a Modern Look:
GNOME Software, your go-to app for finding new programs and extensions, got a fresh new look thanks to libadwaita 1.6 widgets. Plus, submitting app reviews is now smoother, and ongoing bug fixes are making everything work better.
Multimedia Apps
1. Video Trimmer 0.9:
Video Trimmer is getting closer to perfection with version 0.9. It now supports accent colors and has better hotkey behavior, making your video editing experience even better.
2. Identity 0.7:
Identity, the tool for comparing images and videos, now uses the glycin library. This upgrade means support for modern formats like AVIF and JPEG XL, and better rendering quality for existing formats.
3. Parabolic V2024.10.0:
Parabolic, the web video and audio downloader, got a major overhaul. Rewritten in C++, it’s now faster and more stable. The user interface got a redesign for both GNOME and Windows, and there are improvements in audio language handling, download options, and lots of bug fixes.
4. Flatseal 2.3.0:
Flatseal 2.3.0 has been released! This new release includes updates to keep pace with new Flatpak permissions, a new Hindi translation, and an updated runtime to GNOME 47.
To avoid any past issues, make sure your GNOME runtime is up to date.
New Third-Party Projects
1. Netsleuth:
Netsleuth is a brand-new tool that makes network configuration easier. It’s a native, offline alternative to web-based IP subnet calculators.
2. Phosh 0.42.0:
Phosh, the Wayland shell for mobile devices, reached version 0.42.0. It now has a more adaptable lock screen, fixed text input bugs, and improved the squeekboard layout.
GNOME Shell Extensions Keep Getting Better
Developer Marcin Jahn announced that almost all of his GNOME Shell extensions now support GNOME 47.
The GNOME Shell extensions developed by Marcin Jahn are:
- Do Not Disturb While Screen Sharing Or Recording
- Quick Settings Audio Devices Hider
- Quick Settings Audio Devices Renamer
- Dim Completed Calendar Events
Notably, Jahn credits contributors for the updates, stating that his role was primarily merging their contributions. This shows a strong community involvement in maintaining and improving these extensions.
Mark Your Calendars for GNOME Asia 2024!
The excitement is building for GNOME Asia 2024, happening in Bengaluru, India, from December 6th to 8th. The call for proposals is open until October 8th, so if you’ve got something to share about GNOME, this is your chance! For more details about this event, check the following link:
And, that's all for this week. For the latest updates and to join the conversation, head over to the #thisweek:gnome.org matrix channel.
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