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Phosh 0.56.0 and related components released with new features
Key points
- New load meter plugin for the top bar
- Hiding apps from app-grid on certain distros
- Various performance and UI improvements
Phosh 0.56.0 Release Details
The latest release, Phosh 0.56.0, features enhancements for mobile devices that improve usability and performance. Notable changes include a new load meter plugin for the top bar and functionality to hide applications on immutable distributions such as postmarketOS Duranium and BengalOS, allowing for a cleaner user interface.
Key Improvements and Fixes
The update includes several performance improvements, such as addressing slow startup notifications for forked applications. Additional fixes involve handling Bluetooth settings more reliably and improving the lock screen experience on tablets.
Contributors and Localization Updates
Contributors to this release include Domenico Iezzi, Gotam Gorabh, and Guido Günther, among others. The release also features numerous translations to support international users, reflecting enhancements in user accessibility.
Phoc and Stevia Updates
Phoc 0.56.0, the Wayland compositor, has been updated to wlroots 0.20.1 and includes new protocol support. Stevia 0.56.0, the on-screen keyboard, now allows default layouts per app and has several other usability enhancements.
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Reporting from
Phosh 0.56.0 introduces several new features, including a load meter plugin and the ability to hide applications on specific GNU/Linux distributions. Key improvements focus on performance, user interface updates, and bug fixes across core components and supporting applications.