KDE has released the neon-user-desktop-20260813-0523 ISO, which is a weekly refresh based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and includes Plasma 6.7.4, KDE Gear 26.04.3, and Frameworks 6.28.0, along with new security patches. This update introduces significant features such as per-screen virtual desktops, improved HDR and ICC color management, and restored functionality for the classic Oxygen theme in celebration of KDE's 30th anniversary. Users can easily update their stable User Edition using the neon-upgrade command, while developers interested in the latest features can explore the Testing and Unstable build streams. The release emphasizes a reliable update cadence for KDE users, ensuring consistent performance and stability in the desktop environment

KDE neon 20260813: Plasma 6.7.4 Weekly ISO Refresh on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

KDE has released the neon-user-desktop-20260813-0523 ISO, delivering a steady weekly refresh built on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. The build maintains Plasma 6.7.4, KDE Gear 26.04.3, and Frameworks 6.28.0 while layering in HWE kernel 7.0.0-28, Mesa 25.2.8, and upstream Noble security patches. Notable additions include the long-awaited per-screen virtual desktops, simultaneous HDR and ICC color management, and restored parity for the classic Oxygen theme ahead of KDE's 30th anniversary. Users can pull the update via neon-upgrade, while developers tracking bleeding edge features should monitor the parallel Testing and Unstable build streams.

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