The developer of MindMeister recently posted a mind map preview of the features and functionality that will be offered in version 3.0 of the popular web-based visual mapping tool, expected to be formally launched any day now. I got an opportunity to play around with a pre-release version of it, and was quite impressed with it. Here are the key enhancements that will be available in version 3.0.

MindMeister is without question the most innovative of the web-based mind mapping applications available today. Its developers have taken a truly creative approach to leveraging the capabilities of this Web 2.0 tool to the maximum. Here are 8 cool things you can do with MindMeister’s unique toolset.

iBlueSky, a new mind mapping tool for the iPhone, just added several more export options.

The latest mind mapping tool for the iPhone is iBlueSky, developed by Tenero Software Limited, and it appears to have achieved a remarkable balance between simplicity and functionality.

Inspiration Software , the developer of the well-respected and widely used mind mapping program Inspiration, has just released the beta of a web-based version of its flagship product. Dubbed Webspiration, it does an admirable job of translating the well-designed Inspiration user interface to the web, while adding collaboration capabilities.

MeadMap recently announced that users can now attach files to maps created online. To enable this, the developer has increased the amount of file storage to 1 GB for each MeadMap account.

Wisdomap is a new web-based mind mapping tool developed by two programmers in the UK that aims to return mind maps to the fundamental simplicity that makes them such powerful tools. And you’re the first to hear about it, in this exclusive announcement.

Spinscape, the web-based with visual mapping/personal information manager tool I told you about in March, recently completed its closed beta testing phase. Anyone can now go to the Spinscape website and sign up for a free 30-day trial of the open beta version of this new web-based application. Be prepared for some usability issues, however.

Mindjet has quietly bundled a beta of a new MindManager Web application into the launch of Mindjet Connect earlier this week. It provides a mapping experience that is a level above any other web-based mind mapping application.

One feature of the enhanced MindMeister Geistesblitz enhancements that I missed during the last upgrade is the ability to send topics to your default map, or create an entirely new map, via e-mail. This could be a great tool for businesspeople who want to capture ideas, but are only traveling with a Blackberry or other mobile device that supports e-mail or SMS. Read on for more details about this cool service!