LinkedIn has updated its iPhone and iPod touch application with a redesigned, simpler user-interface that is more personalized. Additionally, the update allows for more actions from the Updates Stream. The iPad app does not appear to have picked up the new interface yet, but the tablet-optimized version did receive bug fixes and performance improvements. Release notes:

What’s New in Version 6.0

iPhone: • New beautiful and simpler design • Now you can to invite, follow, like, share and comment on content right from the updates stream • New personalized and customizable navigation for quicker access to your favorite features on LinkedIn • Ability to follow Influencers to get access to original insights and content

iPad: • Bug and crash fixes for improved app quality and performance