On 1. January 2012, the Joomla 2.5 final released, but what's new?
Joomla 2.5 offers these new features:
1. Database Update with one click.
With the new Database Update Function you can check if your database is current, after a upgrade or update. You can find this new function in the "Joomla 2.5 Administration" - "Extensions Manager" - "Database". To check this function click on the "Fix Button" next to the "Options Button".