See the following options to being notified of when a new software update is  available:

A. Use Bentley CONNECT software.

With the release of AutoPIPE CONNECT edition, There is a new feature to check for updates:

First be sure that you are signed into Bentley CONNECT. Then in the System Tray check for an  applications called "CONNECTION Client" running in the background: 

Right mouse click the icon and select Check Updates:

In a moment a new screen will appear, Bentley Updates:

Press the "Check Updates" button to see what software may be available. 

Also, press the "Settings" button in the upper right corner of the screen; enable / disable options as needed:

Press OK to confirm settings. 

If you have not installed AutoPIPE CONNECT edition, download and installed Bentley CONNECT from the Bentley Software fulfillment center.

B. Check Bentley Communities

New software details are posted on the AutoPIPE Bentley Communities, check here to check for release notes of all available versions and save to favorites on your web browser for future use. 

C. Sign up for Bentley announcements email

After logging into your Bentley CONNECTION Center (see 2 methods here for logging in), 

Select the person icon in the upper right corner of the page, and press on View Profile, shown below:

Select the Edit icon from the page as shown below:

Enable the check-box; "Yes, please send emails about Bentley Software...", shown below:

Press Save button, done. You are now signed up for email distribution.

D. AutoPIPE RSS News Feed. 

With AutoPIPE open, select Help > AutoPIPE News... (confirm RSS news feed settings that Bentley Release and AutoPIPE check-boxes are enabled.

See Also

Release Notes

Bentley AutoPIPE