Yes, there are new features and I would say at an accelerated rate (though slightly arbitrary). It also means features that were being punted back from releases

Yes, there are new features and I would say at an accelerated rate (though slightly arbitrary). It also means features that were being punted back from releases (like modularity in jigsaw) get a chance to surface without waiting several years, which in turn allows releases to hit schedules since the downside is reduced.