Ubuntu 13.10 is available now, and it brings a few small improvements to the desktop Linux OS—most notably a more comprehensive web search in the Dash called "Smart Scopes." It's also as Ubuntu Touch as the first stable release for phones.
The desktop version doesn't have a ton of new features this time around because Ubuntu is focusing on phone development, said Ubuntu Community Manager Jono Bacon. Even though Ubuntu Touch is still pretty feature-bare and isn't intended for people to install on their own phones (although you can), they're putting a lot of energy toward that so the desktop hasn't gotten a ton of updates. Here's what you'll find in 13.10.
Unity Smart Scopes Search the Web from the Dash
Of course, if you don't like this feature (and we don't blame you), you can turn off each scope individually or even uninstall them entirely (though this isn't recommended).
Interface Changes and App Updates
Ubuntu 13.10 contains some very minor interface changes, such as in the File Manager. You'll also get 18 new wallpapers and a new desktop background.
Firefox is still the default browser in Ubuntu, following some debate about switching to Chromium. You'll also find updated versions of LibreOffice, Files, Disks, and Rhythmbox.
Ubuntu Touch for Phones and Tablets
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Most of Canonical's energy has gone into the first stable release of Ubuntu Touch, also available today. It's officially available for most Nexus phones and tablets, and unofficially available for many others.
Ubuntu Touch may be stable, but it certainly isn't "finished." You have all the basic apps needed for a phone, like the dialer, a web browser, contacts, a camera and gallery, and even a social networking app, but a lot is still missing. The app store isn't yet available, and shortcuts to Facebook and Gmail just pull up the webapps in the browser. In short: it's usable, but it isn't exactly feature filled, and you probably wouldn't want to use it as your daily driver just yet.
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