Linux Release Roundup #21.23: Firefox 89, Pop!_OS 21.04 Beta, and More New Releases

In the Linux Release Roundup series, we summarize the new application and distribution versions release in the last few days. This keeps you informed with the latest developments in the Linux world.

Firefox 89 Released

Firefox 89 is a major update that involves UI makeover along with several new features and improvements.

Will it be enough to convince Chrome users to switch? You should check out our coverage to find out.

Pop!_OS 21.04 Beta Released

Pop!_OS 21.04 beta is finally available to download. It features a brand-new COSMIC Desktop Environment originally based on GNOME.

You can read more about it and our first impressions in our release coverage.

openSUSE 15.3 Released

openSUSE 15.3 is a major release that closes the gap between SUSE Linux Enterprise.

There are several significant changes that you can explore in our original coverage article.

OBS Studio 27 Released

With OBS Studio 27, you finally get an undo/redo feature along with the Wayland support for Linux.

You can read more about it in our application release news.

Rescuezilla 2.2 Released

Rescuezilla is a specialized Ubuntu-based distro that helps backing up your system and performing restoration tasks.

With the new release, it finally supports virtual machine disks along with several improvements. Check out all the details in its official release changelog.

Nix OS 21.05 Released

Nix OS is an independent Linux distro that includes Kernel upgrades and desktop improvements with its latest release.

You can learn more about it in their official blog post.

Kali Linux 2021.2 Released

Kali Linux’s new release is here with improvements and a new tweaks tool that lets you customize your experience.

You can learn more about the changes in the official announcement.