Apple announces Aperture 1.5

Apple has just held a special event a Photokina.
We have learned from the weblog Tuaw.com that a new version of Aperture, version 1.5, was presented.
With the new version comes new system libraries which include better support for external backup, notably via DVD burners or RAID systems.
Another innovation is integration with iLife by the means of plugins, this new function allows the integration of services such as Gettyimages, iStockPhoto, or Flickr.
We have also learned that the enlargement function has been improved, it is now possible to increase photos up to 1600%.
The Aperture page on Apple's site has not yet been updated, further information should soon be available.
[Update] The update will be free. The price of the complete version is 299 euros.
[Updatex2] The Aperture page has been updated to reflect Aperture 1.5
[Updatex3] Worth of mention is that Aperture is now officially supported on ALL recent macs. That includes your MacBook and MacMini, too.