Ubuntu 26.10, codenamed 'Stonking Stingray', is scheduled for release on October 15, 2026. Key milestones include feature freeze on August 10, UI freeze on September 10, beta release on September 24, and kernel freeze on October 1. As an interim release, it will receive 9 months of updates. Expected features include GNOME 51, Linux kernel 7.2 or 7.3, and a no-frills GRUB bootloader aimed at improving security for encrypted installs.
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