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KDE Gear 25.04 Applications Suite Officially Released, Here’s What’s New
KDE Gear 25.04 brings improved integration with the Orca screen reader to the Dolphin file manager, which also received support for navigating files with the arrow keys and selecting them using Enter to boost productivity, a new icon that features an actual dolphin, the ability to rename tabs, a more compact status bar, a tidier layout, and initial support for right-to-left (RTL) languages.
The Konqueror file/web browser has been updated in this release with an improved Save As dialog that now remembers where a file was last downloaded, displaying that location the next time the user picks the option, KDE Connect received improvements to the speed of transferring data when using Bluetooth, and Kongress congress and summit assistant app now shows the name of the speaker for each talk.
Planet KDE:
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KDE ⚙️ Gear 25.04 - KDE Community
Every four months, the KDE community rolls out a new wave of app releases all at once.
These updates cover a wide range of needs. Whether you’re managing personal files on your laptop or overseeing servers located thousands of miles away, KDE offers powerful tools to help you stay in control. Need to troubleshoot someone’s system remotely from the comfort of your sofa? There’s an app for that, too. From creating short viral clips for social media to producing full-length documentaries, KDE’s creative tools have you covered. And when it’s time to unwind, you can count on KDE for enjoying music, movies, or a good book.
Keep reading to discover what’s new in KDE Gear 25.04…
Linuxiac:
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KDE Gear 25.04 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New
Today, over a month after the last update to the 24.12 series, KDE has released the brand-new KDE Gear 25.04 apps collection, bringing a range of new features to the table.
We’ll start with Dolphin, KDE’s flagship file manager, which gets a thoughtful makeover. You’ll immediately notice a sprightly new icon. Under the hood, Dolphin enhances accessibility by integrating with Orca, Linux’s go‑to screen reader.
Moreover, focus behavior has been refined: clicking in the Places sidebar or invoking “Open Path” now behaves intuitively, and the revamped Selection mode lets you navigate with arrow keys and hit “Enter” to select, sidestepping the old “Ctrl‑key” gymnastics.