Apple today introduced Aperture 2, the next major release of its professional photo editing and management software with over 100 new features that make it faster, easier to use and more powerful. With a streamlined user interface and entirely new image processing engine, Aperture 2 also introduces new imaging tools for highlight recovery, color vibrancy, local contrast definition, soft-edged retouching, vignetting and RAW fine-tuning, and lets users directly post their portfolios on the .Mac Web Gallery for viewing on the web, iPhone, iPod touch and Apple TV. At a new low price of US$199, anyone can easily organize, edit and publish photos like a pro. Owners of previous versions of Aperture can upgrade to Aperture 2 for US$99.