Adobe is set to release the next generation of its professional image editing software and will release first details about the software today. TG Daily had the opportunity to play with the beta version of CS4, code-named Stonehenge, for several days and we have to admit that we are deeply impressed. It is the first commercial software we are aware of that leverages GPU acceleration, which dramatically improves the performance of certain components of the application. Features such as Camera Raw support and image blending were improved, 64-bit and 3D support added and components such as Bridge thoroughly reworked. Read our impressions of the CS4 beta for Windows here.

I have been using Photoshop since version 2.0 and CS4, the 11th generation of the image editing software, will be the sixth version I am reviewing. With every new version, there is a clear anticipation of finding new features and determining the value for users. Over the past 15 years, Photoshop’s focus has changed and continues to depart from print-focused features (they are still there) to cater to the needs of an increasingly digital world, but it remained the application of choice for anyone who depends on image editing as a professional or enthusiast user.

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