Ubuntu 25.04: The Best New Features You Need To See

Numerous new features, UI adjustments, and fundamental improvements are included in the next Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) release, making it worthwhile to upgrade

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Ubuntu 25.04's Flutter-based OS installer now simplifies dual-boot Ubuntu and Windows installations

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GNOME 48 offers a number of improvements for Ubuntu users, including notification grouping

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Screen time tracking tools and controls are available through a new Wellbeing section in Settings

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By default, Ubuntu 25.04 does not support HDR. A toggle under Settings > Display, which is only visible when an HDR-compatible monitor is attached, can be used to activate it

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The conventional display brightness controls, such as keyboard keys, will not function when HDR is enabled

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Installing all the updates issued between now and April 17th will allow you to upgrade from the Ubuntu 25.04 beta to the final, stable version

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