Minecraft 1.9 "Pre Release" is out today and it's been rumored by Notch that 1.10 isn't too far away either, bringing even more adventure to Minecraft! To try out 1.9 just visit the Minecraft Forums.
List of 1.9 features
*New mobs
*Villagers
*Magma Cube
*Snow Golem
*Mooshroom
*Blaze
*New blocks
*Netherrack Bricks
*Netherrack Stairs
*Netherrack Fence
*Lily Pads
*New items
*Blaze Rod
*Ghast Tear
*Nether Wart
*Gold Nugget
*New generated structures
*Nether Ruins
*New Bugs
Biome tinting is too harsh between regular water and swamp water, rather than blending.
*Can no longer jump repeatedly by holding a key
*Snow golems do not take fall damage
*Snow Golem Video News*
*Video Commentary By BlueXephos of Villagers and Lily Pads*