docs: release notes update notable changes section

Author: abose

blog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md blog/2026-05-08-Release-5.1/index.mdblog/2026-05-08-Release-6.0/index.md renamed to blog/2026-05-08-Release-5.1/index.md

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 slug: release-6.0
-title: Phoenix AI Release (May 2026, V-6.0) is now Live
-description: "Phoenix Code 6.0 introduces an AI assistant powered by Claude Code, a brand new Design Mode, a rich Markdown editor, an integrated terminal, and Phoenix Neo themes."
+title: Phoenix Design + AI Release (May 2026, V-5.1) is now Live
+description: "Phoenix Code 5.1 introduces an AI assistant powered by Claude Code, a brand new Design Mode, a rich Markdown editor, an integrated terminal, and Phoenix Neo themes."
 authors: [arun, charly, devvaannsh, electrofist, ansu, phoenixBot]
 tags: [AI, Claude Code, Design Mode, Markdown Editor, Terminal, Live Preview Edit, Phoenix Pro, Phoenix Neo, Windows, Linux, Mac, Release]
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-The May 2026 release (6.0) of Phoenix Code is now available for download at [phcode.io](https://phcode.io).
+The May 2026 release (5.1) of Phoenix Code is now available for download at [phcode.io](https://phcode.io).
 
 This release focuses on making Phoenix Code a true all-in-one web development environment, bringing AI directly into the editor along with an upgraded [Live Preview Edit](#live-preview-edit-upgrades), a rich [Markdown editor](#rich-markdown-editor), a built-in [terminal](#built-in-terminal), [device previews](#view-your-page-at-any-device-size), and a lot more.
 
-Phoenix also gets a fresh new look with the [Phoenix Neo](#phoenix-neo-themes) themes, and a new [Design Mode](#design-mode) that lets you edit content visually while keeping your code out of the way.
+Phoenix Code also gets a fresh new look with the [Phoenix Neo](#phoenix-neo-themes) themes, and a new [Design Mode](#design-mode) that lets you edit content visually while keeping your code out of the way.
 
 ## Try ideas, build pages, and fix issues with AI
 
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ Focus fully on your content while your code stays out of the way. Work side by s
 
 *Included with Phoenix Pro.*
 
-Edit Markdown like a document in Live Preview. Format text, edit tables, and add images and diagrams, with the code syncing automatically in real time.
+Edit Markdown like a document in Live Preview. Format text, edit tables, and it’s easy to add images - just paste or pick one from your device, like in Google Docs or Word.
 
 An easier way to create Markdown files that you can share with others. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/markdown-editor)
 
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ Phoenix Code also picks up your CSS `@media` breakpoints so you can jump straigh
 
 ## Built-in Terminal
 
-Phoenix Code now has a built-in terminal, so you can run commands right away without switching windows. It supports your preferred shell and works across all supported platforms. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/terminal)
+Phoenix Code now has a built-in tabbed terminal, so you can run commands right next to your code without switching windows. It supports your preferred shell and works across all supported platforms. [Read More...](https://docs.phcode.dev/app-links/terminal)
 
 ![Built-in Terminal](https://docs-images.phcode.dev/in-app/terminal.png)
 
@@ -85,30 +85,41 @@ Switch between them anytime from `View > Themes...`. [Read More...](https://docs
 
 ## Notable changes and fixes
 
-- Prevented an out-of-memory crash that could occur while indexing very large projects, with binary file detection and a 1 GB cache cap.
-- Phoenix now recovers gracefully from a corrupted local database instead of crashing on startup.
-- Fixed a reflected XSS issue on the browser-not-supported page.
-- Education licenses can now be activated on the Linux and macOS desktop apps.
-- Fixed `File > Quit` not closing multi-window sessions on the desktop app.
-- Fixed a thin white line at the edges of Live Preview and the divider disappearing at very narrow widths.
-- Fixed a modal wrapper that could remain on screen when dialogs overlapped.
-- Fixed Find in Files button placement when input boxes were empty.
+- Prevented an out-of-memory crash that could occur while indexing very large projects — Phoenix now detects binary files and caps its index cache so big repos stay smooth. ([#2801](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2801))
+- Phoenix now recovers gracefully from a corrupted local database instead of crashing on startup. ([#2782](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2782))
+- Fixed a reflected XSS issue on the "browser not supported" page. ([#2851](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2851))
+- Fixed `File > Quit` not closing multi-window sessions on the desktop app. ([#2639](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2639))
+- Fixed a thin white line at the edges of Live Preview. ([#2855](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2855))
+- Fixed a modal overlay that could remain on screen when dialogs opened in quick succession. ([#2789](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2789))
+- Fixed Find in Files button placement when the input boxes were empty. ([#2680](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2680))
+- Fixed an issue where some pro trial users were being signed out early. ([#2658](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2658))
 
 ## Performance & Stability
 
-- Sidebar layout is preserved across hide and show, making expansion near-instant.
-- Fixed a race condition in Live Preview load that could cause stale iframe overwrites.
-- Tightened Live Preview document handling and editor event leak thresholds.
+- Sidebar layout is now preserved across hide and show, making expansion feel near-instant. ([#2834](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2834))
+- Fixed a race condition during Live Preview load that could cause a stale page to overwrite a fresh one. ([#2668](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2668))
+- Tightened Live Preview document handling and reduced editor event leaks. ([#2671](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2671))
+- Improved Live Preview edit performance for larger pages. ([#2793](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2793))
+- Smoother scrollbar behavior in the sidebar. ([#2726](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2726), [#2727](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2727))
 
 ## Platform Notes
 
-- **Linux**: The desktop app is now built on Electron, replacing the previous Tauri/webkit2gtk build. It ships as a single AppImage that runs across most major distributions, and now supports auto-update, bringing it to parity with macOS and Windows.
-- **macOS**: Avoided the Xcode git install dialog at startup, fixed a missing scrollbar in Live Preview on Tauri, and corrected new-window dimensions.
-- **Windows**: Fixed window size jumps when opening a new window from `File > New Window`.
+### Linux
+
+- The desktop app is now built on a **Chromium-based renderer**, replacing the previous WebKit2GTK build (which was painfully slow). It ships as a **single AppImage** that runs across most major distributions, and now supports **auto-update**, bringing it to parity with macOS and Windows. ([#2635](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2635), [#2637](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2637), [#2651](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2651))
+
+### macOS
+
+- Avoided the Xcode "git install" dialog popping up at startup on Macs without git. ([#2662](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2662))
+- Fixed new-window dimensions being slightly off due to inner/outer measurement mix-up. ([#2720](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2720))
+
+### Windows
+
+- Fixed window size jumping when opening a new window from `File > New Window`. ([#2723](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/pull/2723))
 
 ## All changes
 
-Please see [this link](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/commits/main/?since=2026-01-18&until=2026-05-08) for a full list of changes in GitHub.
+Please see [this link](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/commits/main/?since=2026-01-18&until=2026-05-22) for a full list of changes in GitHub.
 
 ## A Request from the Phoenix Team:
 
@@ -117,4 +128,4 @@ Please see [this link](https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix/commits/main/?since
 
 With gratitude,
 
-The Phoenix Team
+The Phoenix Team