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Aperture 3.3 embraces Retina display and iPhoto

09.07.2012
The has changed how we access and update software. A perfect example is the latest release of Aperture. Version 3.3.1 is a dot release of software thats more that ( Macworld rated 4 out of 5 mice ), yet it includes many enhancements and features that in the past may have been the foundation of Aperture 4. So we dont get a new box (or DVD) to put on the shelf, but theres also no charge for this upgrade, which is essentially a rewritten application. When youre ready to download it, its there.

The headline include Retina display support for the new MacBook Pro 15-inch, a substantial performance increase, and a unified library structure for both iPhoto and Aperture. Lets start with the visual and dig our way deeper.

The first question that you might ask about Retina display support is, What if I dont have a Retina display? How will Aperture look? The answer is, just as good as ever.

Retina display support does not remove or diminish features for other models, rather its an enhancement for those who have it. Apple rewrote the display software for Aperture 3.3 that includes hundreds of new high-resolution graphics so that icons, type, thumbnails, and full-sized images appeared as crisp and natural as possible.

When you compare the thumbnails in Aperture 3.3 on a Retina display to another Mac, the tones are noticeably smoother than on a non-Retina display. This is because the thumbnail viewer has been rewritten to take advantage of the display's densely packed pixels.