After the last six months of development, GNOME 3.36 has been released , code-named "Gresik", in recognition of the team behind GNOME.Asia 2019 held in Gresik, Indonesia last year. This version contains many improvements, performance enhancements and new features. One big bright spot is the visual content for many applications and interface refresh, especially login and unlock the screen refresh.
Specific updates are as follows:
Extensions
GNOME Shell extensions are now using the new Extensions app management. Extensions app can be used to update processing extensions, preferences, and configure extensions to remove or disable unnecessary extensions.
Do Not Disturb
"Do Not Disturb" button has been added to the notification pop-up box. When enabled, the notification will be hidden until the Close button.
Lock screen
This release has a lot to improve the design of GNOME login and unlocking experience. The final lock screen much more powerful, easier to use and more concise.
desktop
GNOME Shell in this version gained a lot of visual and functional improvements.
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Power off / log out options have been reorganized. Now there is a visible suspended options to make it easier to suspend the computer!
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Now, the system requires a password dialog box to select by clicking the "eye" icon to display the password text.
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Most systems have the dialog box has been redesigned to make them more consistent and easier to read.
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You can now rename the application files outlined in the application folder.
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The entire interface has been a greater improvement, with particular emphasis on pop-up calendar and an overview of the search.
Set up
In this release, it is set to get a lot of improvements.
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Rearrange, so that users can more easily and faster browsing.
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Now, the "Privacy" section lists the application has been granted access to location services, camera and microphone permissions. You can revoke access by application.
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And about user interface part we have carried out a re-design. Both are more clearly expressed in terms of information, making it easier to change the settings.
In addition, the software can now automatically detect measurement network, such as a mobile data network. Upon detection of measurement network, the software update will be suspended in order to reduce data usage. Initial Setup Assistant also were obtained using parental controls to set the initial user functions.
As usual, this version of GNOME There are many other minor improvements:
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GNOME initial setup assistant was a cleaner, more efficient look and feel.
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You can now sign in or ListenBrainz Last.fm account and for the account GNOME music.
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Concert album download automatically detects the lack of cover.
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Many applications user documentation is outdated, now updated.
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When editing a contact, contact with a refreshed interface.
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Clock has been completely redesigned. It has a responsive design, easier to use on a small screen.
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Polari can now preview link in the chat view.
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You can view a complete list of release notes .