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OpensourceSoftware

Free Software Foundation Launches Librephone Project to Bring Full Software Freedom to Mobile Devices

The Free Software Foundation has launched the Librephone project with the goal of bringing complete software freedom to mobile devices. This strategic shift recognizes that most users now rely on mobile phones for computing. The project aims to reverse-engineer and replace proprietary components in existing mobile operating systems.

FSF Shifts Focus to Mobile Software Freedom

The Free Software Foundation has announced a major strategic shift toward mobile computing with the launch of its Librephone project, according to reports from the organization. Sources indicate this move recognizes that most users now rely on mobile phones rather than desktop computers for their primary computing needs.

by Priya Kapoor
CybersecuritySoftware

NordVPN Open Sources Linux GUI Client Following User Growth Surge

NordVPN has open-sourced its graphical user interface for Linux applications, making the code publicly available on GitHub. The move comes after the company reported significant growth in Linux users since the GUI’s initial release. Meanwhile, NordVPN’s native Windows on ARM client has reached feature parity with the standard Windows version.

NordVPN’s Linux GUI Goes Open Source

NordVPN has made its graphical user interface for Linux applications open source, according to recent company announcements. The development follows the initial release of the Linux GUI back in May, which provided users with an alternative to the traditional command-line interface for the first time.

by Priya Kapoor
SoftwareTechnology

Google Photos Video Editor Adds Instagram-Style Text Features in New Update

Google Photos is expanding its video editing capabilities with new text options that closely resemble Instagram’s tools. The update includes multiple font styles, text alignment controls, and dozens of color choices. These enhancements could position Google Photos as a more comprehensive mobile app for quick video edits.

Google Photos Video Editor Gets Major Text Enhancement

Google is reportedly testing significant upgrades to the Google Photos video editor that will provide users with Instagram-like text customization options, according to recent findings. The new features, discovered in version 7.49 of the Android app, represent a substantial improvement over the current basic text editing capabilities.

by Priya Kapoor