ARM64
elementary OS 8.1 launches with Wayland default and ARM64 support
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The elementary OS team has released version 8.1, a stable update based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS and powered by Linux kernel 6.14. This version makes the Wayland-based Secure Session the default, adds ARM64 support for devices like Apple Silicon Macs, and introduces new apps for system monitoring and maps.
Canonical has made its Livepatch service available for ARM64 systems on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Ubuntu Core 26. The update allows kernel patches without requiring a reboot.
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Canonical has promoted its Steam snap for ARM64 systems to stable release. The update bundles FEX-Emu to run the x86-only Steam client on ARM hardware and adds a new thunking option for graphics calls.
The Linux kernel 6.18 release candidate 6 has been made available. This version includes a fix for a catastrophic performance issue on ARM64 systems.