KDE Plasma 6.7 development continues heating up following the Plasma 6.6 desktop release earlier this month. This Week in Plasma is out with its newest issue to highlight all of the interesting work coming for Plasma 6.7 as well as continued refinements for future Plasma 6.6.x point releases.

Some of this week's goodies include:

• The OpenVPN settings UI is being refreshed in Plasma 6.7 to include new settings offered by the underlying system.

• Merge for Plasma 6.7 is beginning to roll out the the new rounded style for selection highlights in Breeze-themed QtWidgets-based apps. This better aligns with the style of existing Qt Quick based apps and menu items everywhere:

• Plasma 6.6.2 will improve support for mice with high resolution scroll wheels in the built-in RDP server.

• More fixes have begun lining up for Plasma 6.6.2 following this week's Plasma 6.6.1 release.

More details via This Week in Plasma.

KDE Plasma 6.7 Visual Refinements

The KDE Plasma team continues their rapid development pace with the upcoming 6.7 release, focusing on both functional improvements and visual consistency across the desktop environment. Following the recent Plasma 6.6 release, developers are already pushing significant changes that will arrive in the next major update.

Rounded Style for QtWidgets Applications

One of the most noticeable changes coming in Plasma 6.7 is the introduction of a new rounded style for selection highlights in Breeze-themed QtWidgets-based applications. This enhancement aims to create better visual harmony between traditional QtWidgets applications and newer Qt Quick-based apps that have been part of the KDE ecosystem.

Currently, there's a visual disconnect between applications built with different Qt frameworks. Qt Quick applications, which use a more modern declarative approach, already feature rounded selection highlights that match the overall aesthetic of the Plasma desktop. However, older QtWidgets applications have maintained a more angular, rectangular selection style that stands out as visually inconsistent.

The new rounded selection style will be rolled out gradually as part of the Plasma 6.7 merge process, ensuring that applications maintain their functionality while gaining a more cohesive appearance. This change demonstrates KDE's commitment to visual consistency across their entire application ecosystem, regardless of the underlying framework.

OpenVPN Settings UI Refresh

Beyond visual improvements, Plasma 6.7 will also include a refreshed OpenVPN settings interface. The update brings the settings UI in line with new features and options provided by the underlying system components. This refresh ensures that users have access to the latest VPN configuration options while maintaining the familiar Breeze aesthetic that KDE users expect.

Continued 6.6.x Development

While Plasma 6.7 development progresses, the team isn't neglecting the current stable release. Plasma 6.6.2 is shaping up to be a significant point release with several important improvements:

• Enhanced support for high-resolution scroll wheels in the built-in RDP server, addressing a common pain point for users with advanced mice
• Multiple bug fixes and refinements following the recent Plasma 6.6.1 release

The KDE development team maintains an impressive pace, simultaneously developing new features for the next major release while polishing the current stable version. This dual-track approach ensures that users always have access to both cutting-edge features and a stable, reliable desktop experience.

For those interested in tracking the development progress, the This Week in Plasma series provides regular updates on the latest changes and improvements across the KDE ecosystem.

The visual refinements in Plasma 6.7 represent KDE's ongoing commitment to creating a polished, consistent user experience across all applications, regardless of their underlying technology stack.