The software still offers thousands of professional-looking templates in addition to the specialized Cutout and Logo studios, which make high-quality results quick and easy. It is designed for small business and professional use, as well as home use.

Advanced features include the new learning zone, integrated photo-editing capabilities, sophisticated new graphics tools, industry-standard file compatibility and added easy-to-use tools to enhance productivity. These factors extend PagePlus' lead over similarly priced rivals.

"PagePlus X4 is a very exciting release for us, as it makes professional desktop publishing software even more accessible for all levels of user," Gary Bates, Serif's managing director, said in a recent press release.

"As always we have listened to the requests of our knowledgeable customers and, with advanced productivity, even more industry-standard file compatibility and powerful graphics features, have delivered a significant upgrade that will be appreciated by new and existing users alike," he added.

The software's new features include:

_ Innovative Learning Zone, which gives users quick, easy access to printable or video tutorials, Serif support and the vibrant user community.

_ Integrated Photo Editing PhotoLab has more than 70 professional photo adjustments and artistic effects, along with quick-fix options such as one-touch red-eye removal, blemish removal or masking capabilities.

_ High-Impact Graphics Tools Join and cut shapes to create illustrations such as logos, which can now be achieved directly within PagePlus.

_ Photo-quality Frames and Borders Users simply drag and drop photo frames and borders into documents and resize without losing quality

Details: www.Serif.com, $99.99

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Eye-Fi Inc. has unveiled the Eye-Fi Geo card, a wireless SD memory card exclusive to Apple and Mac users. The card allows digital photographers to automatically upload photos from a digital camera to a computer and offers lifetime geotagging service.

The new cards are designed to work with all Mac products, especially iPhoto '08 and '09 along with the iPhone and MobileMe.

With the new cards, you can directly upload photos from the card to a designated folder on your computer. The images will automatically be geotagged with information about where the image was captured.

"Apple users want simplicity and an effortless user experience, so it's not surprising that a significant number of our users are on Macs," said Jef Holove, CEO of Eye-Fi, in a recent press release.