Hi - the update is getting closer and we actually have things pretty much working on the testnet. It's been a huge job upgrading from the 1.1.6 code to the 1.2.8 code, but once this is complete, updates should be much more frequent. We've also got a brand new website, explorer and faucet which have been completed and will be launched at the same time as the upgrade.
This was a branding update to the wallet. We have a new dev working on updating the core client to 1.2.9 since Jon Teets disappeared without a trace. " What are the current tasks of the other members then? " New ANN page will be published soon that answers that Well, mostly answers that. We need some secrets. I can say that the trust and reputation system is a primary focus right now for our developers, as well as creating B2B solutions - Service backed assets.