The newest version of WordPress is out – version 2.7.  It is said to be much faster.  The admin panel has been completely redone.  I have only used it a couple of minutes but already like the look and feel of it.

If you don’t use the Automatic Upgrade plugin you are missing out.  I just upgraded my installation and it only took a few minutes even though I am doing so over the internet connection on my phone.  And no, it is not a 3G connection.