Canonical launched Ubuntu 25.04, called Plucky Puffin, with sweeping updates across desktop technology and developer tools. The release brings GNOME 48, delivering improved battery management and screen-time tracking features. Users will experience enhanced HDR support and a new PDF reader named Papers that promises better performance.
The operating system introduces advanced hardware capabilities for Intel and AMD technologies. Developers can access updated toolchains for programming languages and frameworks, including a new Spring Framework devpack. Canonical expanded silicon enablement, delivering performance improvements for AI workloads on Intel GPUs and support for confidential computing on AMD systems.
Key updates include a Linux 6.14 kernel with new scheduling capabilities and improved Windows game performance through the NTSYNC driver. The installer offers better partitioning options and encryption settings, with experimental Dracut boot experience features. Networking improvements include secure time servers and enhanced WiFi network support.
Notably, Ubuntu 25.04 supports Intel Core Ultra 200V series GPUs with ray tracing performance improvements and hardware-accelerated video encoding. The release also extends confidential computing support, allowing enterprises to deploy secure virtual machines in on-premise data centers.
Canonical continues to prioritize hardware enablement, with a new ARM64 Desktop ISO making it easier for early adopters to install Ubuntu on ARM64 virtual machines and laptops. The release demonstrates the company's commitment to providing cutting-edge open-source technology for developers and users.
The operating system introduces advanced hardware capabilities for Intel and AMD technologies. Developers can access updated toolchains for programming languages and frameworks, including a new Spring Framework devpack. Canonical expanded silicon enablement, delivering performance improvements for AI workloads on Intel GPUs and support for confidential computing on AMD systems.
Key updates include a Linux 6.14 kernel with new scheduling capabilities and improved Windows game performance through the NTSYNC driver. The installer offers better partitioning options and encryption settings, with experimental Dracut boot experience features. Networking improvements include secure time servers and enhanced WiFi network support.
Notably, Ubuntu 25.04 supports Intel Core Ultra 200V series GPUs with ray tracing performance improvements and hardware-accelerated video encoding. The release also extends confidential computing support, allowing enterprises to deploy secure virtual machines in on-premise data centers.
Canonical continues to prioritize hardware enablement, with a new ARM64 Desktop ISO making it easier for early adopters to install Ubuntu on ARM64 virtual machines and laptops. The release demonstrates the company's commitment to providing cutting-edge open-source technology for developers and users.
