Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 1 Released For Testing
Canonical has released the first monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 26.10, named 'Stonking Stingray', for testing purposes. This snapshot includes updated packages from the previous LTS release but lacks significant new features. The official release is scheduled for October 15, with various freeze dates leading up to it.
- ▪Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 1 has been released for testing.
- ▪The snapshot includes updated packages from the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS release.
- ▪The official release of Ubuntu 26.10 is expected on October 15.
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Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 1 Released For Testing Written by Michael Larabel in Ubuntu on 29 May 2026 at 08:14 PM EDT. Add A Comment Canonical today released the first monthly snapshot of the Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray" release. Besides the initial influx of updated packages from Debian following last month's Ubuntu 26.04 LTS release, there isn't too much in the way of exciting bits for Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 1. These monthly snapshots continue to be used for help in testing Ubuntu releases early as well as working through the Ubuntu release automation processes. As always, daily ISOs of Ubuntu Linux development versions are also available.
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