🗣️ GNOME Voice 49.0 Released

Your Voice. Your Data. Your Freedom.

We’re excited to announce the release of GNOME Voice 49.0, the latest version of our privacy-respecting, speech-focused communication software for GNOME desktops on GNU/Linux.

🔗 Source code: gitlab.stud.idi.ntnu.no/olekaam/voice.git

🎙️ What is GNOME Voice?

GNOME Voice is an open-source voice communication application built using GTK and GStreamer. It enables peer-to-peer audio messaging, live voice conversations, and secure archival of recordings—without the need for centralized servers.

It’s designed for journalists, whistleblowers, researchers, and anyone who needs a reliable, decentralized voice platform with full control over their audio data.

🌟 What’s New in GNOME Voice 49.0?

• 🔒 End-to-end voice encryption with free codecs (Opus, FLAC)
• 🗂️ Organized audio message storage using Voicegram-compatible metadata
• 🎧 Low-latency audio streaming with enhanced GStreamer pipelines
• 🖥️ Modern GTK4 interface for an intuitive, lightweight experience
• 🛠️ Flatpak-ready for easy distribution and sandboxed use

📦 Installation

Clone the repository and build:

git clone https://gitlab.stud.idi.ntnu.no/olekaam/voice.git
cd voice
./configure --prefix=$HOME/.local
make install
$HOME/.local/bin/gnome-voice

Tested and built on Debian 12, Fedora 40, and GNOME 45+ environments.

🎯 Use Cases

• 🕵️ Investigative journalism
• 📚 Oral history and interview archiving
• 🎓 Fieldwork and research documentation
• 🧑‍⚖️ Secure voice communication for legal and civic environments

💡 Why GNOME Voice?

Unlike corporate apps that track and harvest your voice data, GNOME Voice puts you in control. Every recording stays on your device unless you choose to share it. With embedded metadata and export to archival XML, it’s also a tool for preserving oral testimony and cultural expression.

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👨‍💻 Developed by Ole Aamot
🗞️ Read the blog: olekaa.wordpress.com
🔓 Licensed under GNU GPLv3+

Speak freely. Archive wisely. Choose GNOME Voice.