![]() If you have tried downloading an image from websites/Google over the past few years, you may have noticed a new file type called WebP. This has, unfortunately, led to higher-than-required CPU usage, Bluetooth connection issues, and spotty hardware compatibility.įortunately, Pipewire solves all this, and I'm sure you won't notice the change (until you successfully connect a Bluetooth device)! □️ System-Wide WebP Support You may have heard quite a bit of news about Pipewire over the past years, and it seems that the Ubuntu developers finally believe it is mature enough for desktop use.Īlthough it has been possible to use it on Ubuntu for a while now, PulseAudio has remained the default audio server. Porting apps like Nautilus to GTK4 provides new features and a better user experience. Ability to drag and select files (rubber band selection).The app is now adaptive, allowing even more flexibility to arrange your running apps to your liking. This is great to see, particularly with Nautilus (Files), one of the last to make the switch. At least from my initial testing, almost every default app now uses GTK4. While we're on the topic of redesigned apps, we should probably also talk about the transition to GTK4 for even more apps. ![]() Plus, the use of Libadwaita means that the app is now adaptive, improving usability. Thanks to this change, you should now be treated to a more consistent and streamlined Settings app. Unfortunately, those changes never made it to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, but at least they're here now. With Ubuntu, a new menu item (spotted by OMGUbuntu) in the settings app has been added as " Ubuntu Desktop," which unifies all your Ubuntu-specific settings, such as the dock location and size. So when GNOME unveiled its redesigned settings app in GNOME 42, my excitement was immeasurable. Ubuntu 22.10 □ Improved System SettingsĪlthough not an app that most people interact with daily, System Settings is undoubtedly a core app in the Ubuntu experience. With Ubuntu 22.10, that is about to change where it brings in the overview effect when you click on an icon in the dock (like it used to be on the Unity desktop). ![]() When juggling between windows from a single app, you see small thumbnail views upon hovering the cursor on its icon on the dock. GNOME 43 on board and the new wallpapers combined make up an elegant user experience with Ubuntu 22.10. I'm a massive fan of the default wallpaper. We also get some new wallpapers and new default, a now-familiar staple of new Ubuntu releases. ![]() Some new functionality offered includes switching between light and dark mode and significantly faster switching between Wi-Fi networks and audio devices. The most impressive change was probably the redesigned quick settings menu.Ĭompared to the old menu, it offers a more Android-like UI, which is much more functional and aesthetically pleasing. GNOME 43 was released a few days back, bringing in some serious quality of life improvements. Ubuntu 22.10 will only be supported for nine months as a non-LTS release, compared to the five years of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. Along with that, some noteworthy changes include: Ubuntu 22.10: What's New?Īs previously mentioned, Ubuntu 22.10 features the recently-released GNOME 43. You might want to check out our article on Long Term Support release to learn more. ![]()
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