Photos is a digital photograph manipulation application developed by Apple Inc. It was released as part of a free update to all OS X Yosemite users on April 8, 2015.

History

In June 2014, it was announced that Apple planned to discontinue programs iPhoto and Aperture, to be replaced by a new program, Photos, at some point in 2015.[1][2] Photos was included with OS X Yosemite 10.10.3, released as a free update to users on April 8, 2015.[3][4][5]

Features

Photos is intended to be simpler and less complex than its predecessor.[3] Photos are organised by "moment", a combination of time and location metadata attached to the photo.[5]

Editing

Photos includes editing tools that, while easy-to-use, are more robust than those of iPhoto and "reward curiosity and additional clicks with ever more granular manipulation capabilities". A one-click enhance button is available, making subtle adjustments to pictures automatically.[6]

iCloud Photo Library

iCloud Photo Library is heavily integrated into the program, keeping photos and videos in sync with various Apple devices designated by the user (such as Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch), including edits and album structures. Storage can be bought in a number of tiers, starting at 5 GB (free) and going up to 1 TB.[7] While iCloud integration is still optional, it is much more core to the program than it was with iPhoto.[6]

Professional printing

Like its predecessor, Photos includes a number of options for professional printing of photos, which can then optionally be turned into books or calendars and mailed to an address. With Photos, Apple has added new types of prints, including square sizes and the ability to print panoramas.[5]

References

  1. ^ "The demise of Apple’s Aperture and iPhoto: What does it mean for you?". The Next Web. June 27, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2015. 
  2. ^ Panzarino, Matthew (June 27, 2014). "Apple To Cease Development Of Aperture And Transition Users To Photos For OS X". TechCrunch. AOL. Retrieved April 9, 2015. 
  3. ^ a b Klosowski, Thorin (April 8, 2015). "OS X 10.10.3 Arrives with New Photos App". Lifehacker. Retrieved April 9, 2015. 
  4. ^ Simmons, Dan (April 8, 2015). "Apple releases Mac app to store photos in iCloud". BBC News. Retrieved April 9, 2015. 
  5. ^ a b c "About the OS X Yosemite v10.10.3 Update". Apple. Archived from the original on April 9, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2015. 
  6. ^ a b Etherington, Darrell (April 8, 2015). "Photos For OS X Review". TechCrunch. AOL. Retrieved April 9, 2015. 
  7. ^ "iCloud Photo Library FAQ". Apple. Retrieved April 9, 2015. 
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