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- 1GSConnect now works with iPhone, users report mixed resultsโThe Bluetooth is terrible, but that's probably # kaiT2en . But # GSConnect actually works on my # iphone now, which is a
A Linux user reports that GSConnect, the GNOME integration for KDE Connect, now works with an iPhone, calling it a miracle, though Bluetooth performance with the KaiT2en device remains poor. The overall experience is described as a mixed bag. The news is notable because Apple's restrictions have long made connecting iPhones to Linux desktops difficult, so any working open-source solution draws attention.
- 2Audacity 4.0 arrives with a redesigned interfaceโAudacity 4.0 brings a new look to audio editing | Open Source For You - technology
Audacity 4.0 has been released, introducing a refreshed visual design to the widely used open-source audio editor. The new version updates the look of the long-standing software, which has historically kept a fairly basic interface. Coverage highlights the redesign as a notable change for a program popular with podcasters, musicians and hobbyist editors alike.
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Version 18.1 of GDB, the GNU Project Debugger, has been released, announced via the gdb mailing list on sourceware.org. GDB is a widely used tool for debugging programs written in C, C++ and other languages, and the point release updates the long-standing open-source debugger. Developers have taken note of the announcement, which marks the latest refresh of a core piece of the free software toolchain.
- 4Android users struggle to find a good FOSS camera appโI still haven't found a FOSS camera app for Android that I like. I'm still using Pixel Camera. Open Camera is old and is
An Android user says no free and open-source camera app meets their needs, so they stick with Google's Pixel Camera. Open Camera is described as outdated and still built on the older camera2 API, LibreCamera is rarely updated, and Fossify feels generic. The complaint highlights a wider gap in the open-source Android ecosystem, where proprietary camera apps still lead on image quality and API support.
- 5Open-Source SketchUp Alternative EmergesโSomeone Built an Open-Source SketchUp โ Trimble Won't Like This
A new open-source 3D modeling tool positioning itself as an alternative to SketchUp is drawing attention in the architecture and design community. Commentary from 3D modeling circles suggests the software could challenge Trimble's commercial hold on the easy-to-use modeling market, with many users welcoming a free, community-driven option.
- 6LibreCanada shares daily roundup of 21 free software postsโ21 posts on this Tuesday 29 Sept 2026. Don't forget to "Like" (star icon) and/or "Comment" on any individual posts below
LibreCanada, a Canadian community account focused on free and open-source software, published a Tuesday roundup of 21 posts dated 29 September 2026, covering Linux and related libre topics. The account directs readers to like, comment and follow its mirrors on Facebook and BlueSky. Little engagement was recorded on the roundup itself.
- 7Wish to fund Thai Linux and open source with billionsโIf I'm a billionaire, I'll pour all of my money for Thai Linux/FOSS https:// friendica.world/display/84b6ef 2b-156a-bc4e
A technology enthusiast is voicing support for Thai Linux and free, open-source software, saying that if they were a billionaire they would pour all of their money into funding the local FOSS community. The comment, shared in a global technology discussion, has drawn little engagement so far but reflects ongoing interest in building Thailand's open-source ecosystem.