Weston 16.0.1 has been released as a bug-fix point update, restoring the Intel i915 GPU driver to its native DRM backend after a recent regression affected its functionality on newer Linux kernels. The update includes approximately two months' worth of fixes, addressing 17 commits from 8 contributors, without introducing new features. Notable improvements include correct HDR detection for certain Samsung OLED panels, as well as enhancements in tearing, tracing, and framebuffer lifecycle management. The release emphasizes the importance of stability and maintenance in the Wayland project's update rhythm, particularly for embedded and IoT vendors relying on Weston

Weston 16.0.1 Release: Fixes Intel i915 Native Backend and HDR Detection

Weston 16.0.1 just shipped as a bug-fix point release, restoring Intel's i915 GPU driver to its native DRM backend after a regression broke it on fairly recent Linux kernels. The update bundles about two months' worth of fixes across 17 commits from 8 contributors. It also brings back correct HDR detection for certain Samsung ATNA OLED panels via the libdisplay-info 0.4.0 bump, alongside quieter wins in tearing, tracing, and framebuffer lifecycle handling. There are no new features, and you can grab the tarball right now from the official GitLab release page.

Weston 16.0.1 Release: Fixes Intel i915 Native Backend and HDR Detection @ Linux Compatible