Dropbox has issued an update, finally bringing its software up to a Lion-compatible build. Unfortunately, Dropbox’s software update system is very much behind the scenes and does not notify the user of the new update, nor does it update as soon as a new version is available. Therefore, if you’re a Dropbox user and don’t believe you have been updated to the new build, you can confirm this suspicion by going to Dropbox > Preferences > Account.

How much do I love Dropbox? A lot. For someone like me, who uses three laptop computers plus an iPad on a regular basis for production work, Dropbox is the best thing that’s come down the pike in a very long time. Dropbox is the practical quintessence of what cloud computing has to offer, while keeping synchronized (at least to the last time you logged onto the Internet) copies of files contained on all machines.

Dropbox has announced that they’ve released version 1.0 of their file synching software. The big news for Mac users is that Dropbox now supports resource forks and other extended attributes, meaning important data in files (like fonts) won’t be stripped out as they’re sent to the Internet. Another plus for Mac users is that their code is now Cocoa-only. Along with other back-of-house bug fixes, Dropbox now claims their software uses 50% less memory and Selective Synch for computers with smaller hard drives, allowing the user to choose which folders will sync to a particular device.

So did you get one? An iPhone 4? If you did, I’m sure you’d be happy to get some apps for free. Even if you didn’t, you probably upgraded to iOS 4. So, this week, I’ve not only assembled my normal best free apps of the week list, I’ve also rounded up a number of notable apps that have been updated to support iOS 4. Take a look.

This week’s most notable update to the App Store is the newest version of Dropbox. It’s universal now, meaning you can take full advantage of the iPad’s luxurious screen to view those files you allow Dropbox to sync for you. In addition to this Box for your Droppings, we’ve got a Bucket for your Photos, a Pocket for your Pond, a Reader for your ARCs, and more. Take a look at this week’s list.

If there’s one phrase that can summarize the last week on the App Store, it’s probably “yeah, there’s an app for that.” I know we’ve all heard that one before, but this week brought some pretty unique and useful free apps.

The team behind Dropbox, the excellent file synchronization web/desktop program, has submitted a companion app for the iPhone and iPod touch to the App Store. Dropbox regularly makes life easier for many of us, and now its convenience will most likely (barring any other Apple ridiculousness) be in your pockets soon. The app will have a veritable plethora of features…