Tails 7.10 has been released, featuring a new safer shutdown procedure that includes a 60-second confirmation window to prevent accidental data loss, alongside a switch from GNOME Videos to the network-restricted Celluloid video player. The Tor Browser has also been updated to version 15.0.19, incorporating important security fixes from Firefox. This release reflects a rapid development pace, with eleven updates in the 7.x series since January 2026, largely driven by critical kernel vulnerability patches. Additionally, Thunderbird has been removed from the base system and is now available as additional software, while firmware updates have been made to enhance support for newer hardware
Tails 7.10 Released: Safer Shutdown, Celluloid Video Player, and Tor Browser Update
Tails 7.10 shipped today, introducing a new shutdown procedure that trades speed for safety by adding a 60-second confirmation window to prevent accidental data loss. The default video player has switched from GNOME Videos to Celluloid, which cannot access the network to align with Tails' security model, while Tor Browser updated to version 15.0.19 with fixes from Firefox 153. The release continues a rapid cadence of eleven versions in half a year, driven by emergency patches for critical kernel vulnerabilities like Copy Fail and Dirty Frag.
