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As promised, Apple has issued a new version of iOS 17 to address overheating issues with the new iPhone 15 series of smartphones.

ProGrade Digital has updated its Refresh Pro computer software -- a tool for maximizing the performance of a card and monitoring product health -- with the ability to update the firmware of its memory cards.

Sony Electronics has announced a new version of its Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK), enabling remote operation and additional settings changes of compatible Sony cameras. The new SKD (version 1.08) also adds compatibility with Sony's new video-centric ZV-E1 full-frame compact camera.

Sony has announced a new software update that enables enhanced external monitor capabilities for the Xperia Pro and Pro-I smartphones including live streaming, waveform, and false color capabilities.

Imagen, a personalized AI photo editing assistant, has announced a newly-refreshed desktop app. The company says the version released this week has been "completely rebuilt from the ground up."

Apple has published a Beta update that addresses the Studio Display's webcam. The fix adjusts noise reduction, contrast, and framing, issues that were called out by many reviewers when the display launched earlier this year.

The reviews for the Apple Studio Display have started to come out and one unexpected complaint centers around the webcam, which some have categorized as disappointing. Apple says it's not "behaving as expected" and intends to fix it with software.

GoPro has announced the availability of a new beta software update for the GoPro Hero 10 that adds support for the Max Lens Mod, the 5.3K SuperView digital lens, and additional frame rates across several resolutions.

Google has updated its Google Camera app to version 8.4, which adds features that debuted on the new Pixel 6 flagship phones to older devices.

Loupedeck has released Software Version 5.0, an update for the Creative Tool and Live devices. The free update for the photo, streaming, and video editing consoles includes a simplified profile for easier streaming, native plugin support for Ecamm Live, vMix, Capture One Pro, and more.

Adobe has shipped the first version of Photoshop that can run natively on Macs equipped with Apple Silicon and also has announced a new feature for Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) called "Super Resolution" that is available today.

Adobe is leaning a bit more into the benefits of a cloud-based architecture with the rollout of an easy collaboration button and asynchronous editing in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fresco. The "Invite to Edit" button is available starting today.

Skylum has just published an update to Luminar AI (version 1.0.1) that the company says delivers a "more refined version of Luminar" while also addressing a few bugs. The update is available now.

Google has apparently removed support for its Astrophotography mode from the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G ultra-wide cameras in the latest version of the Google Camera app. Astrophotography mode is now only available on the phones' primary camera.

DxO has announced the availability of PhotoLab 4.1, a free update to those who already own DxO PhotoLab 4. The update brings support for Apple M1 computers, an improved HSL tool, and adds five additional camera profiles.

Adobe has released yet another update for Photoshop on the iPad today, adding two highly anticipated features: Curves, and the ability to dial in the pressure sensitivity of your Apple Pencil. Both are welcome additions as the mobile version of Photoshop continues to evolve.

Sigma has announced a forthcoming firmware update for the full-frame mirrorless Sigma fp that will add some very impressive features including cinemagraph functionality, Full HD 120fps RAW video capture, HDR shooting, and more.

Fan's of the Nik Collection plugin suite—formerly owned by Google, currently owned by DxO—got a new update today. With the Nik Collection 2.5, DxO has added five new film simulations to Color Efex Pro 4, as well as full compatibility for users of the popular program Affinity Photo.

Profoto has finally announced Android support for the battery-powered B10 and B10 Plus monolights, giving Android users control over almost all of their flash settings via the free Profoto Control app.

As promised in November, Adobe has already released the first major update to Photoshop on iPad. This first update adds the Adobe Sensei AI-powered Subject Select Tool—first debuted on the desktop in 2018—to the iPad version, making it much easier to create complex selections in a single tap.

Sony has launched firmware version 5.0 for its flagship a9 mirrorless camera. The major software update brings AI-powered autofocus capabilities, better image quality, and workflow improvements.

Adobe today released Lightroom CC 2015.3 and 6.3. As was promised last month, this latest update restores the old Lightroom Import experience that was found in Lightroom prior to the tumultuous 6.2 update, which Adobe ended up apologizing for.

HTC has rolled out a new software update for its One M9 smartphone that gives a boost to its camera quality, something that reviewers have been griping about since the phone was launched. By downloading the latest update for their phone, users will find a noticeable improvement in the photos they snap.

Earlier this week Canon announced the fourth major iteration of its Digital Photo Professional software. Said to be the largest update since the software was launched, news of the update is turning quite a few heads in the industry.

Apple introduced Hight Dynamic Range (HDR) capability into the iPhone all the way back in iOS 4.1, but until today that feature was either set to on or off. All of that changes with the addition of Auto HDR in iOS 7.1... at least for iPhone 5S owners.

It remains unknown just how popular Google Glass will be when it's available to the masses, but for the select group of individuals who are lucky enough to sport a pair today, the on board camera just got a bit better.

The GNU Image Manipulation Project, more popularly known as GIMP, has just released version 2.8; the first complete GIMP overhaul since 2008. For those who don't know (and there probably aren't many) GIMP is famous for being a slightly more complicated (and a lot more free) alternative to Photoshop with fewer features. And it seems that, right on cue with the Adobe CS6 release, GIMP is trying to close the gap between the two products that's been widening these last 4 years.