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Aug 28, 2026 · Industry Insights

Vanilla OS 3 Reunion Arrives with ARM64 Support and Linux 7.1.3 Kernel

Vanilla OS 3 Reunion introduces ARM64 compatibility, GNOME 50 on Wayland, Linux kernel 7.1.3, reproducible builds, a new snapshot‑based backup tool, SDK‑rewritten Apx/VSO, Distrobox 2, and updated image‑building utilities, while providing detailed upgrade guidance for existing users.