Ubuntu 26.10 Development Officially Begins as ‘Stonking Stingray’ Takes Shape (opens in new tab)

by George Whittaker Canonical has officially kicked off development planning for Ubuntu 26.10, the next interim release of the popular Linux distribution. Codenamed “Stonking Stingray,” the release is scheduled to arrive on October 15, 2026, continuing Ubuntu’s predictable six-month development cycle. Although Ubuntu 26.10 is still in the early planning stages, the release roadmap already offers hints about what users can expect from the next generation of Ubuntu. A New Interim Release After ...