KDE has previewed the upcoming Plasma 6.7 and 6.6.5 releases, emphasizing enhancements for daily workflows and hardware performance, particularly for Intel graphics. The Discover app store will feature a cleaner interface with less spam from Flatpak compatibility warnings, improving user experience significantly. Notable improvements include better drag-and-drop functionality and new configuration options for the Kicker application menu, enhancing usability for frequent tasks. Additionally, stability fixes will address login crashes related to monitor connection issues and improve accessibility features, ensuring a smoother and more efficient user experience
KDE Plasma 6.7 Preview: Fix Discover Spam, Boost Intel Graphics, and Stop Login Crashes
KDE publish an update on the upcoming Plasma 6.7 and 6.6.5 releases in their latest This Week in Plasma blog posting. The new releases focus on smoother daily workflows and hardware-specific performance gains. The upcoming Discover update features cleaner install buttons and stops spamming Flatpak compatibility warnings by only alerting users once per affected app. Intel graphics cards will see better frame handling through new overlay plane support, while power management tweaks prevent unnecessary battery drain during full-screen usage. Stability patches also resolve login crashes when monitors are hot-plugged, fix accessibility issues in Orca, and correct clipboard failures in the Spectacle screenshot tool.
