The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released a major update for its Raspberry Pi Desktop operating system, marking the first significant release since 2022. This version is designed for standard PC and Mac hardware, allowing users to run a software environment similar to the Raspberry Pi experience from a USB drive or local storage.
The updated system is built on Debian 13 Trixie and has transitioned exclusively to a 64-bit architecture. It is compatible with most Intel-based PCs and Macs released over the past 15 years, though it does not currently support Apple Silicon M-series processors.
New features include a macOS-style Dock for application management and a full-screen launcher that supports drag-and-drop, search, and alphabetical sorting. The update also introduces a dedicated Control Center for system settings.
The release adds the Raspberry Pi Connect client, enabling remote access to the desktop environment via a web browser or other Raspberry Pi devices. This update follows a four-year period since the last major iteration of the project.
