GNOME 51, named "A Coruña" in honor of the GUADEC 2026 conference held in the city of A Coruña, Spain, has officially been released. This update follows a planned schedule and is set to be integrated into major Linux distributions like Ubuntu 26.10 and Fedora Workstation 45. The release includes several performance improvements, such as smoother animations, faster screenshot capture, and better screen brightness memory. It also removes support for outdated NVIDIA drivers, focusing on modern graphics interfaces for improved compatibility and performance. A key component of GNOME 51 is the Mutter window manager, which has seen numerous improvements to enhance desktop responsiveness and provide a smoother user experience. Mutter now supports custom pointer acceleration profiles and new Wayland protocols, which are modern standards for managing graphics and input on Linux systems. These updates aim to ensure GNOME remains compatible with the latest hardware and software developments. The GNOME "Settings" application has received several enhancements, including automatic screen rotation for devices with accelerometers, improved display alignment, and automatic disabling of the touchpad when a mouse is connected. Other improvements include new DNS domain search settings and support for SSH socket servers in remote connections. The "Users" tool now has an improved interface for fingerprint registration, and the "About" page has been reorganized for better access to update notes. GNOME Remote Desktop now supports smart card usage and Kerberos authentication, making remote access more secure and flexible. GNOME Maps has introduced offline map support, allowing users to download map data for use without an internet connection. Additional features include real-time transit information and walking time estimates for routes. The "Files" application has also been improved with features like drag item indicators, better file selection, and faster folder views. The GNOME Web browser now includes secure password generation and a redesigned address bar for better usability. GNOME Software now warns users about end-of-life applications and offers clearer permissions for Flatpak file access, improving security and user awareness. The Calendar app has been redesigned for faster performance and a more efficient event editor. The Image Viewer Loupe provides more detailed metadata about images, such as author information and camera details. Finally, the GNOME File Previewer, known internally as "Sushi," has been completely redesigned with a modern interface, dark mode support, and updated libraries for better image and document handling.