Parallels announced the launch of beta testing for the next update of Parallels Desktop for Mac.  In response to the requests of its users, this beta will be FREE and PUBLIC for Parallels Desktop 3.0 users, meaning that anyone with a permanent or trial 3.0 key can try it and provide their feedback.  

The new beta includes a host of new usability features, including:

- Coherence is now compatible with Expose, including drop-shadow effects!  You'll also be able to "stack" Windows and Mac apps however you'd like.

- An improved Explorer tool that now works with suspended, as well as shut-down, virtual machines.

- A complete, snapshot-compatible Image Tool to convert, enlarge, convert, or split/unsplit virtual drives.
 
- iPhone support in Windows XP and Vista.

More detail on the beta and a download link is available at: http://www.parallels.com/en/products/desktop/beta