KDE Plasma 6.9 Stabilizes KWin's Wayland Picture-In-Picture Support
KDE Plasma 6.9 now includes stable support for Wayland's Picture-In-Picture protocol, improving the out-of-the-box experience for users.
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KDE Plasma 6.9 adds stable Wayland Picture-In-Picture support, enhancing the user experience for web browsers and other applications.
KDE Plasma 6.9 makes it easier for web browsers and other apps to use a feature called Picture-In-Picture, which lets you watch videos or other content within the browser window without leaving the main window.
Analysis
{"#StabilizedWaylandPIP":"The KWin compositor's support for Wayland's Picture-In-Picture (PIP) protocol has been stabilized and enabled by default in KDE Plasma 6.9. This improvement addresses issues that were present in the previous version, ensuring a more consistent and reliable experience for users.","#PlasmaBrowserIntegration":"The Plasma Browser Integration now supports the Brave web browser, providing users with additional browser options within the KDE Plasma environment.","#Plasma68PointRelease":"The upcoming Plasma 6.8.2 point release includes fixes for multi-monitor setups and various other regressions, further improving the overall stability and functionality of the KDE Plasma environment."}
Key points
- KDE Plasma 6.9 stabilizes KWin's Wayland Picture-In-Picture support
- The Plasma Browser Integration now supports the Brave web browser
- The upcoming Plasma 6.8.2 point release includes fixes for multi-monitor setups
With stable support for Picture-In-Picture, users can expect a smoother and more reliable experience when using this feature in their web browsers.
If the Picture-In-Picture feature continues to cause issues, users may experience frustration or inconvenience when trying to use it.