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Adobe's Photoshop Touch destroys the claim that tablets are no good for content creation, as well as being the first tablet adaptation of major desktop software that doesn't suck.]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//adobe-cs5-is-almost-here-but-is-it-worth-it.htm http://apcmag.com//adobe-cs5-is-almost-here-but-is-it-worth-it.htm

Adobe’s fifth-gen CS family sports new features and new apps but with single-app upgrades from $340 and full packages costing from $1,000 to $4,300, will you step up or stay put?]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//beauty_machine_can_make_you_sexier.htm http://apcmag.com//beauty_machine_can_make_you_sexier.htm

Ever wished you looked a bit more like Brad Pitt or Scarlet Johansson? New software is the answer. PLUS: what Kevin Rudd & Julia Gillard look like run through the machine]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:58:36 +1000 http://apcmag.com//artweaver_photoshop_for_the_skint.htm http://apcmag.com//artweaver_photoshop_for_the_skint.htm

It's a low-cost alternative to Photoshop, an excellent digital painting tool for beginners and intermediate users that also has a better name than "Gimp."]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//Google_Picasa_gets_face_recognition.htm http://apcmag.com//Google_Picasa_gets_face_recognition.htm

The new version of Picasa Web Albums, and Picasa 3 beta includes one feature we've all been waiting for: face recognition.]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//adobe_annouces_latest_version_of_cs4_makes_beta_apps_available.htm http://apcmag.com//adobe_annouces_latest_version_of_cs4_makes_beta_apps_available.htm

The next release of Creative Suite, Adobe's flagship design package could be closer than first anticipated, with the beta release of Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Soundbooth.]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//adobe_offers_renttobuy_scheme_for_cs3.htm http://apcmag.com//adobe_offers_renttobuy_scheme_for_cs3.htm

Adobe says its recently announced rental program for Creative Suite 3 will allow customers to buy the full package later at a discount.]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 13:05:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//adobe_launches_free_web_photoshop.htm http://apcmag.com//adobe_launches_free_web_photoshop.htm

In a world where apps move online faster than you can say 'Asynchronous JavaScript and XML' Adobe is the latest to take a crack at moving its flagship photo editing suite online. ]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:33:38 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google_behind_photoshops_new_linux_compatibility.htm http://apcmag.com//google_behind_photoshops_new_linux_compatibility.htm

Cold, hard cash from Google's war coffers have funded the creation of software that allows Photoshop to run on Linux. Is it a move to undermine Microsoft's Windows cash cow?]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:16:12 +1000