GNOME 3.16 is the latest version of GNOME 3, and is the result of six months' work by the GNOME project. It includes major new features, as well as a large number of smaller improvements and enhancements. The release incorporates 33525 changes, made by approximately 1043 contributors.
New features and improvements being introduced in GNOME 3.16 include:
- Reimagined notifications
- Improvements in Files
- Distraction-less scrollbars
- Refreshing looks of Image Viewer
- and 4 new preview apps: Calendar, Books, Builder & Characters.
You may also wish to read the release notes of GNOME 3.16 for more details.