Apple has updated it’s flagship photo editing software with the release of Aperture 2.

The latest version has over 100 new features, a streamlined user interface and is said to be faster,  and more powerful. With an entirely new image processing engine, Aperture 2 introduces improvements to colour vibrancy, local contrast definition, and new highlight recovery tools.  In addition, the software allows users to directly post their images to .Mac Web Gallery for viewing on the Mac, iPod touch, iPhone and Apple TV.

It is available now for $199 (UK price yet to be announced).

Link: Apple Press Release.