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Latest update · 28 September 2026

Rime 2026.09.28.4APEX-OS is now Rime

The first release under the Rime name: APEX-OS becomes Rime OS and APEX Shell becomes Rime Shell. The first boot and first login move your system and desktop settings to the new names, the old names keep working as aliases, and a rollback to APEX keeps working.

See what changed
  • SystemAPEX-OS is now Rime OS, and APEX Shell is now Rime Shell
  • SystemThe first boot moves system state to the new names
  • ShellYour first login moves your desktop settings to the new names
  • SecurityImages are signed by the renamed repository

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  1. Rime 2026.09.28.4APEX-OS is now Rime28 September 2026 · edge
    • NewAPEX-OS is now Rime OS, and APEX Shell is now Rime Shell
    • NewThe first boot moves system state to the new names
    • NewYour first login moves your desktop settings to the new names
    • ImprovedPackages you installed keep working
    • SecurityImages are signed by the renamed repository
    • ImprovedThe image moves to ghcr.io/andrenijman/rime-os
    • ImprovedRolling back to APEX keeps working

Before the rename

Rime was called APEX-OS until 28 September 2026. Its releases stay here so an update from an APEX machine can show everything it crossed.

  1. APEX-OS 2026.09.28.3Preparing machines for the Rime OS name28 September 2026 · edge
    • SecurityThe update check accepts both the old and the new build identity
    • NewUpdates move a machine to the new image name
    • NewEvery image is published under both names
  2. APEX-OS 2026.09.28.2Signed SBOM on every image, and updated documentation28 September 2026 · edge
    • SecurityEvery image carries a signed SBOM
    • ImprovedDocumentation matches the shipped system
  3. APEX-OS 2026.09.28Games on the discrete GPU, a Gaming Mode freeze fix, and a faster offline first boot28 September 2026 · edge
    • FixedSteam and its games run on the discrete GPU
    • FixedGaming Mode no longer freezes for half a minute
    • FixedAn offline first boot no longer waits 9+ minutes
    • NewThe login screen types in the lock screen's shapes
    • FixedA refused login's red outline stays visible
  4. APEX-OS 2026.09.27.3Windows open, move and switch workspaces on springs27 September 2026 · edge
    • ImprovedWindows open, move and switch workspaces on springs
  5. APEX-OS 2026.09.27.2A redesigned shell with fluid motion, and a new boot splash27 September 2026 · edge
    • ImprovedA new boot splash on plain black
    • ImprovedPanels grow out of the bar instead of fading in
    • ImprovedSettings have one home
    • ImprovedThe lock screen pours down from the notch
    • NewPassword shapes on the lock screen
    • ImprovedVolume and brightness show in the top notch
    • ImprovedWorkspace dots show only what is there
    • NewArea screenshots freeze the screen
    • NewNew settings for the bar, clock, recordings and avatar
    • ImprovedLight mode is available
    • ImprovedThe shell works from the keyboard
    • ImprovedMotion speed and Reduce Motion apply to windows too
    • ImprovedNotifications show when they arrived, and can be flung away
    • FixedClosed notifications no longer linger
  6. APEX-OS 2026.09.27SUPER+drag moves and resizes windows again27 September 2026 · edge
    • FixedSUPER+drag moves and resizes windows again
  7. APEX-OS v2.1.0A visible unlock prompt, and an installer that survives its screen26 September 2026 · installer
    • FixedThe disk passphrase prompt is visible again
    • FixedSwitching to a text console can no longer wreck an install
    • FixedPublished ISOs keep working
  8. APEX-OS v2.0.0One image, encrypted by default26 September 2026 · installer
    • ImprovedOne image for every machine
    • SecurityThe ISO installs the exact build it was tested with
    • NewWhole-disk encryption is on by default
    • ImprovedKeyboard and time zone come first
    • SecurityERASE means this disk
    • FixedSingle-disk laptops can be installed
    • ImprovedSecure Boot key enrolment is offered again
    • FixedNetwork installs no longer fail at 'Preparing the installer runtime'
  9. APEX-OS v1.0.0First stable release30 July 2026 · installer
    • ImprovedThe shell ships inside the OS image
    • FixedUpdates and reboots only happen when you run apex update
    • FixedThe bar, launcher and idle lock start on the first boot
    • FixedYour keyboard layout is used instead of a US fallback
    • FixedSUPER+Q only closes a window
    • FixedThe APEX wallpaper and theme are selected on first login
    • FixedNo config error on first boot
    • FixedLocale, keymap and time zone are set on install
    • FixedCompressed swap in memory
  10. APEX-OS v0.1.0First public release28 July 2026 · installer
    • NewTwo installer ISOs, Daily and Gaming (NVIDIA)
    • NewA six-screen graphical installer
    • NewNothing is erased until you type ERASE

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