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GNOME 44 Drops: 50+ Circle Apps and Slick Settings, But Who's Winning?

GNOME 44 just shipped with over 50 apps in its Circle collection — a big jump from last year. But after 20 years watching Valley hype, I'm asking: does this actually move the needle for everyday users?

Open Source Beat Apr 07, 2026 3 min read

GNOME 44 Settings panel with animated Mouse & Touchpad illustrations

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GNOME 44 polishes Settings and file choosers for a modern feel. 𝕏
Circle now has 50+ curated apps, boosting the ecosystem. 𝕏
Available soon in Fedora 38 and Ubuntu 23.04; rolling distros now. 𝕏

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