Development of user environment kDE Plasma 6, libraries KDE Frameworks 6 and applications collections kde gear 6 is currently underway at the beta testing stage. The beta release signifies the code base being frozen from further additions of innovations. The official release is scheduled for February 28. If you wish to test KDE 6, you can use the builds available in the project kde neon or the packages for Fedora.
One of the major changes in the KDE 6 branch is the transition to QT 6, along with modifications to some basic settings, removal of outdated features, and the provision of an updated set of libraries known as KDE Frameworks 6, which serves as the foundation for KDE software. KDE Plasma 6 offers a default session using the Wayland protocol, a new task-switching interface, and a floating panel display that features visible indents between the panel and the screen boundaries. Notable behavioral changes include the transition from single-click to double-click for opening files and folders, as well as the removal of the option to switch virtual desktops by scrolling on the desktop.
Regarding functional changes, there are advancements such as translation improvements for membranes, libraries, and applications with kirigami widgets. The switch from kirigami.basiclistitem to kirigami.abstractlistitem, the implementation of separate color management for each screen, the reintroduction of the rotating cube effect for navigating the desktop, a redesigned Discover application manager, panel configuration enhancements