The KDE Plasma 6.7 development update focuses on essential technical fixes rather than new features, including support for ICC color profiles during HDR sessions and a solution to the purple tint issue caused by AMD laptop backlight modulation. It also introduces interface improvements such as de-duplicating applications in Discover and allowing users to drag favorites out of the Kickoff Application Launcher. Additionally, critical patches address multi-GPU stutters, restore control over partially hidden windows, and fix issues with disappearing power buttons in launcher menus. Under-the-hood optimizations enhance CPU rendering performance and battery life, ensuring a smoother experience for users
KDE Plasma 6.7 Development Update: HDR Profiles, AMD Backlight Fix, and GPU Tweaks
The latest KDE Plasma 6.7 development update skips flashy new features in favor of essential technical fixes that keep the desktop running smoothly. Users can finally apply ICC color profiles during HDR sessions and disable the annoying purple tint caused by AMD laptop backlight modulation. Interface tweaks clean up Discover’s Flatpak duplicates, let you drag favorites out of Kickoff without right-clicking, and add print job badges to the system tray. Meanwhile, critical patches resolve multi-GPU stutters, restore control over partially hidden windows, and optimize CPU rendering for better battery life across most Qt applications.
