WordPress 2.9 launch in near future
WordPress developers have revealed that they have complete most of the development work on the next major release WordPress 2.9.
They are now going to concentrate on fixing the bugs in a series of bug hunt events.
They are inviting developers to help them fix the existing bugs and [...]

WordPress.com blogs are now mobile friendly
WordPress.com has announced that they have activated mobile friendly themes on the blogs hosted on the service.
Users have the option to disable them if they want to.
They are using two themes specifically designed for mobile devices. One is a modified version of WPtouch that is called for [...]

WordPress 2.8.5 with improved security features
WordPress developers have released a new version of this popular open source blogging platform.
WordPress 2.8.5 is now the latest version and it comes with security improvements.
Developer Peter Westwood highlighted the updates:
A fix for the Trackback Denial-of-Service attack that is currently being seen.
Removal of areas within the code [...]

WordPress 2.8.5 all set to be released
Open Source blogging solution WordPress is all set to get another update.
WordPress developers have revealed on Twitter that WordPress 2.8.5 would be released in the coming hours.
It is likely to be a bug fix update as new features are set to arrive with WordPress 2.9 version.

WordPress 2.9 testing begins!
WordPress developers have revealed that they are all set to begin testing of WordPress 2.9 edition.
They are now looking for WordPress users who can test out the latest test release for bugs and usability issues.
They are making available a new plug-in named WordPress Beta Tester. It would enable anyone [...]

After the Deadline now available through IntenseDebate
After the Deadline and IntenseDebate are both owned and operated by Automattic.
The spell checking capabilities of After the Deadline are now available through IntenseDebate.
This functionality can be enabled through the plug-in section if you are using IntenseDebate on your blog or website.
After the Deadline is [...]

WordPress for Blackberry v.157 beta released
WordPress developers have released a new beta update of their Blackberry mobile application.
WordPress for Blackberry v.157 beta has following new features:
Gravatar support
Ability to open the URL of the author into the BB browser
A reply to comment feature, so you can moderate and respond all from the mobile [...]

PicApp enables you to insert legal images with your blog posts
PicApp is a new web service that provides access to free legal images for writers and bloggers.
They are now offering integration with WordPress enabling quick search and insertion of images.
The service offers around 20 million high-quality, legal and free images. These [...]

BuddyPress 1.1 out for WordPress MU
BuddyPress is an extremely powerful add-on for any WordPress MU installation.
It adds a feature rich social networking component to the blog network.
The developers of BuddyPress have released a new update.
BuddyPress 1.1 is now available as a free download.
Features:
One click internal bbPress forum integration allowing you to [...]

Typepad adds support for Pubsubhubbub
Typepad is one of the most popular paid blogging platforms.
The service has now added support for real-time protocol Pubsubhubbub which delivers RSS feeds in almost real-time.
Pubsubhubbub feature is similar to RSSCloud which was added by WordPress.com recently.
These two technologies are aimed to deliver RSS feeds faster to clients [...]