Linux Mint is releasing two new desktop applications, a calendar app called Clockenstein (branded as Calendar) and an eBook reader named xepub, later this year. The distribution is also redesigning its Library document manager.
The new Calendar app replaces GNOME Calendar and offers both offline functionality and synchronization with online services like Google Calendar and Nextcloud via CalDAV. Clement Lefebvre, of Linux Mint, stated the goal was to ensure users are always aware of the sync status of remote calendars, preventing missed reminders. A background daemon will maintain synchronization and mark events as read-only if a connection is lost, while a notification agent will handle reminders.
The xepub eBook reader is designed for ePub files and aims to provide a reading experience similar to Kindle or Kobo. It will include features such as chapter/page navigation, full-text search, bookmarks, adjustable font and zoom options, text highlighting with color-coded notes, and an integrated lookup system for definitions and information via search engines like Wikipedia.
Additionally, Linux Mint has redesigned its Library document manager. The updated version groups documents by file type instead of the application used to open them, allowing users to easily view all PDFs, for example, in one place.
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