Wordpress 2.7: Faster, Customizable, With Automatic Updates
The new version of Wordpress - version 2.7, codenamed "Coltrane" - is now available, and I’ll skip to the part I think users will like the most: no more manual updates. That’s right, the new Wordpress now has an automatic update system which will notify you of new versions and let you upgrade your blog with a single click.
Of course, this won’t help much if you’ve messed with the code (like I always do), but at least you don’t have to go through the process of manually updating your blog every time a new version is out, which intimidates many users.
Other important changes are speed (Wordpress should now be all-around faster) and the ability to customize every screen. If you never use a certain option, you can now click on "Screen Options" and remove it, move it around, or turn it into an icon if your screen estate is limited.