Librem 5 | Software Improvements
Librem 5 | Software Improvements
GTK, Settings, Keyboard. Stuff is looking better!
This video covers the latest software improvements on the Librem 5 Linux phone, showcasing updates to the GTK interface, settings application, and keyboard functionality.
GTK Improvements
The GTK toolkit has received significant optimizations for mobile use:
- Touch responsiveness: Improved touch event handling
- Widget sizing: Better scaling for mobile screen sizes
- Animation performance: Smoother transitions and effects
- Memory usage: Reduced memory footprint for mobile constraints
- Mobile-optimized layout
- New configuration options
- Better organization of settings panels
- Improved accessibility
- Layout optimization: Keys sized appropriately for touch typing
- Haptic feedback: Better tactile response
- Prediction: Word prediction and autocomplete
- Language support: Multiple keyboard layouts
- Boot time optimization
- Application responsiveness
- System stability
- Power management
- Convergence mode (connect to external display)
- File transfer
- Charging while using peripherals
- USB accessories
Settings Application
The Settings app has been enhanced with:
Keyboard Improvements
The virtual keyboard has seen major updates:
Development Progress
Each software update brings the Librem 5 closer to daily driver status. The development kit continues to receive regular updates, with improvements in:
USB-C Functionality
Updates to USB-C support enable:
The Path Forward
Software improvements demonstrate Purism's commitment to making the Librem 5 a viable smartphone platform. The open development model allows the community to follow progress and contribute improvements.