Yeah, I know it's been a week since its release but it doesn't stop me from writing about another milestone in wordpress development. This new Wordpress 2.6 does not only fix up several security issues but also brings a lot new features and functionalities. There aren't many interface changes though but every little thing like the addition of number approved comments at the dashboard really make my day. That's minor one, let's see the significant ones.
1. Google Gear (GG)
I don't really give much attention on what Google Gear can do in improving our experience with Wordpress. That's said before I knew it's real potential. Basically the installation of Google Gear will allow you to gain super fast access in your Wordpress admin interface. Simply put, Wordpress files and images are stored locally thus allow the loading time to be reduced to only fraction of time ( usually it takes about 5-10 seconds ). To activate this thing, you need to install Google Gear here and you can see the difference.
2. Post Version
This feature allows Bloggers to keep track changes made on their posts and page (similar to one found in Google Docs). This feature is particularly useful to writers who like to write and rewrite materials or people who collaborate on posts and want to see who edited what.
3. Theme preview
This feature is only provided in the previous version of Wordpress by a plugin, but this time it's hardcoded into Wordpress system. Now, before you activate a theme in the selection screen, a popup will come up let you know how exactly your blog will look like in the chosen theme.
4. Press This!
If you drag the bookmarker that resides below the options in the post screen to your toolbar, you will have access to a full-on post editor that you can post URLs in, grab and rehost pictures and images, and even embed video from the page! Basically It enables for easy posting of content from other social networking sites like Digg, Delicious, YouTube etc.
Other features
5. Batch Selecting
6. Plugin Interface
7. Image Captions
8. Word Count
9. Bulk plugin management
10. Better image control (The image uploader bug is now fixed!)
Even though it looks the same from the outside but internal overhauls at the Wordpress core give blogger more power in controlling Wordpress administration and makes it even easier to share your interests.
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