KDE neon has released build 20260820, featuring KDE Gear 26.08, Plasma 6.7.4, and Frameworks 6.29.0 on an Ubuntu Noble base. Key enhancements include improved KDE Connect integration in Dolphin, new drag-and-drop functionalities in Konsole, and a responsive redesign of the Minuet music app. Despite the advancements, users may face issues such as SDDM login flickering and Wayland startup failures with older AMD GPUs, along with other reported bugs. Four editions are available for download, and this release coincides with KDE's 30th anniversary celebrations

KDE neon Build 20260820 Released with Gear 26.08 and Plasma 6.7.4

KDE neon build 20260820 is now available, bundling the latest KDE Gear 26.08 "Enjoy Shiny Stuff" release with Plasma 6.7.4 and Frameworks 6.29.0 on an Ubuntu Noble base. Key updates include Dolphin's improved KDE Connect integration, Konsole's new Alt+click drag-and-drop for filenames, and a responsive redesign for the Minuet music app. While the build aligns with KDE's 30th anniversary, users should review community reports for issues ranging from SDDM login flickering and Wayland failures on older AMD GPUs to arm64 package gaps. Four editions are available for download, including the stable User Edition, a Testing variant from bugfix branches, and specialized images for unstable and development workflows.

KDE neon Build 20260820 Released with Gear 26.08 and Plasma 6.7.4 @ Linux Compatible