As published on Wordpress.org, a newer version of WordPress had been released on 23rd of January. This is an update for the WordPress version 3.8.
It’s always good and safe for security reason to update to the latest version of the WordPress when available. I have done mine.
Just few safety precautions before updating:
- Make sure you have downloaded and backed up the running WordPress Files and associated database.
As mentioned on the WordPress.org, the latest update comes with 31 bugs fixes which includes improvements in User Interface. Details can be found here.