Switching from GNOME Display Manager to the lighter-weight will allow login screens to be themed using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

8. Déjà Dup by Default

The utility will be included by default for backup purposes, according to multiple reports. "The backup tool might also get online accounts backup like Gmail or Flickr, backup the package list, a backup browser which will allow you to browse through all the files you've backed up as well as an option to backup specific applications," Webupd8 suggests.

9. Ubuntu Software Center

Considered by many one of Ubuntu's "killer features," the Ubuntu Software Center is also slated to get , including improved integration with Unity and a simplified user interface.