Aidan Malley
After limiting Picasa to Windows and Linux machines, Google on Monday launched a test version of the photo management software for Macs.
Often considered a direct competitor to iPhoto, the suite lets users manage photos and either manually upload or sync them to Picasa Web Albums. It's also possible to share photos through posts on Blogger sites or to create slideshow movies.
Minor, non-destructive direct image editing is also possible, Google says.
The official release confirms recent leaks from sources speaking with AppleInsider but isn't accompanied by any additional information, including any tentative schedule for a final release.
Picasa requires any Intel-based Mac using Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger or higher.
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In before lock. Oh wait.. we don't get to play that game anymore.
I think ill just stick to iPhoto.
After limiting Picasa to Windows and Linux machines, Google on Monday launched a test version of the photo management software for Macs....
Certainly far from the most attractive of apps, which is unusual for an "art" application, but worthy of a tryout perhaps.
I wonder if this is a pre-emptive strike due to Apple possibly releasing a web-enabled new version of iPhoto tomorrow?
There are a few features shown in that video that I don't think are offered in Apple's photo management products.
It's a nice option to have. I have Aperture and aspire to jump to Lightroom if Aperture doesn't get some of Lightroom's better features on the next update, so I really won't benefit so much from Picasa.
*frowns in disgust*
Google just...doesn't get it. Waiting all this time for *this* is just a slap in the face.