Everything you love, made even better. OS 8.1 improves the Secure Session and Dock, enhances accessibility, improves support for your devices, and addresses your feedback with over 1,100 issue reports fixed
https://blog.elementary.io/os-8-1-available-now/
#elementaryos #opensource #linux
As a community that includes folks with a range of disabilities ourselves, weโre deeply invested in improving access to Open Source software. We succeed at our mission when we build open computing experiences that are available regardless of ability and fail when accessibility is considered an afterthought or a nice-to-have. This month and always, Inclusive Design is at the core of what we do and we will continue to strive towards that ideal
#Accessibility #DisabilityPrideMonth #InclusiveDesign
If you want to follow along or help us address accessibility issues in elementary OS, weโd love your help! Weโre tracking issues in this GitHub project:
https://github.com/orgs/elementary/projects/111
If you discover a new issueโaccessibility related or otherwiseโweโd love to get your feedback and we have a handy contributor guide to help you file a report here:
https://docs.elementary.io/contributor-guide/feedback/reporting-issues
Since the release of OS 8 weโve been working on things like improving contrast, Dark Mode screenshots and brand colors in AppCenter, turning on or snoozing Dark Mode without canceling your schedule, expanding the โReduce Motionโ setting, and more options to reduce distracting notifications. Plus, thanks to feedback from @fireborn@dragonscave.spaceโwho you may know from his blog series on Linux accessibilityโNotifications and the Shortcut Overlay both got releases that add screen reader support
#accessibility
As a community that includes folks with a range of disabilities ourselves, weโre deeply invested in improving access to Open Source software. We succeed at our mission when we build open computing experiences that are available regardless of ability and fail when accessibility is considered an afterthought or a nice-to-have. This month and always, Inclusive Design is at the core of what we do and we will continue to strive towards that ideal
#Accessibility #DisabilityPrideMonth #InclusiveDesign
Our latest blog post is here with updates on our accessibility story and new software releases, including a big update to Code and powerful new keyboard shortcut options. Plus a redesign for Bluetooth settings and ARM64 builds in Early Access!
https://blog.elementary.io/updates-for-july-2025/
Since the release of OS 8 weโve been working on things like improving contrast, Dark Mode screenshots and brand colors in AppCenter, turning on or snoozing Dark Mode without canceling your schedule, expanding the โReduce Motionโ setting, and more options to reduce distracting notifications. Plus, thanks to feedback from @fireborn@dragonscave.spaceโwho you may know from his blog series on Linux accessibilityโNotifications and the Shortcut Overlay both got releases that add screen reader support
#accessibility
Our latest blog post is here with updates on our accessibility story and new software releases, including a big update to Code and powerful new keyboard shortcut options. Plus a redesign for Bluetooth settings and ARM64 builds in Early Access!
https://blog.elementary.io/updates-for-july-2025/
Carefree because you're cared for! OS 8 brings a Secure Session that ensures apps respect your privacy and require your consent, a brand new Dock with productive multitasking and window management features, and empowers our diverse community through Inclusive Design. https://blog.elementary.io/os-8-available-now
Weโve gained a number of new followers recentlyโshoutouts @FediFollows@mastodon.onlineโso maybe itโs time for a re-#introduction?
Hi! Weโre elementary, an #OpenSource software company with a focus on #InclusiveDesign! We make #elementaryOSโthe thoughtful, capable, and ethical replacement for Windows and macOSโplus #AppCenter, the pay-what-you-can app store.
Weโve been contributing to the desktop #Linux space for about 16 years now and weโre 100% funded by regular people just like you ๐