WordPress 3.1, was released on February 23, 2011 and is a major release that adds:

• a redesigned linking workflow which makes it easy to link to your existing posts and pages
• an admin bar so you’re never more than a click away from your most-used dashboard pages
• a streamlined writing interface that hides many of the seldom-used panels by default to create a simpler and less intimidating writing experience for new bloggers
• a handful of backend updates that plugin & theme developers will enjoy which also increase WordPress’ content management (CMS) capabilities

WordPress 3.1.1, was released on April 5, 2011 and is a maintenance & security release that addresses about 30 minor issues. Upgrading is recommended.

If you need assistance with upgrading, please schedule your WordPress upgrade today via the WordSprung WordPress Upgrade Service.