Apple's M-series chip family, which is replacing Intel processors in Macs, is a close cousin to the A-series chips that power iPhones and iPads.

Adapting software for M1 Macs is a major focus for developers as Apple progresses through a two-year replacement of Intel-based machines.Īpple began selling M1-powered MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro laptops in 2020 and brought the chip to new iMacs in May. The feature is available for all versions of Lightroom but gets a particular boost on M1 Macs because Adobe is tapping into AI-accelerating Neural Engine circuitry that Apple built into its processors.Īdobe announced its M1 progress during Apple's 2021 WWDC conference for developers. Super Resolution, which debuted in Photoshop in March, lets photographers zoom in on distant subjects or print photos in larger sizes. The new software sports a major new feature: the ability to quadruple a photo's size with Adobe Super Resolution technology. Lightroom joins other recent big-name Mac App Store additions, including Microsoft’s Office 365, which utilizes a similar subscription-based approach to monetization.This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET's complete coverage from and about Apple's annual developers conference.Īdobe released on Tuesday its first Lightroom Classic version adapted for Macs powered by the new M1 processor, a boon to photographers who want to get more use out of Apple's energy efficient hardware. Among other methods, Project Catalyst is making it much easier for developers to create apps across platforms. Of course, the desktop store has been a harder push than its mobile version, given that macOS pre-dated its walled garden by decades in one form or other. The company’s been making a push for developers to make their wares available through its channels as it pushed toward a more content-focused approach. Apple’s clearly excited about the arrival, with Lightroom currently featured atop the App Store home page. Unlike Element’s flat $70 a month upfront charge, Lightroom adopts the company’s shift in recent years toward a subscription-based model, running users $10 a month for continued access. The title joins the more lightweight Photoshop Elements, but is the sole pro app currently available through the venue. The pro-focused photo-editing tool Lightroom is now available on the Mac App Store, marking the first major Adobe app to be available through the revamped version of the platform.

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