Apple today updated its suite of iLife apps for iOS, delivering new versions of iPhoto, GarageBand, and iMovie.



The most significant update appears to be to iPhoto, which has gained over 30 new features and improvements in version 1.1, including support for the fourth- and fifth-generation iPod touch, new ink effects, and support for images of up to 36.5 megapixels on the iPhone 5 and third-generation iPad. A partial list of changes includes:

- Added support for iPod touch (4th generation and later)

- Coaching tips have been added to the Help system on the iPhone and iPod touch

- Effects now include six new Apple-designed ink effects such as Chalk and Palette Knife

- Images up to 36.5 megapixels are now supported*

- Full resolution photos can now be imported via iTunes File Sharing

- Tag albums can be created by adding custom tags to photos

- "Updating Library" alert appears less frequently

- Multiple photos can now be saved to the Camera Roll at one time

- Cropping presets now use detected faces to determine composition

- Tilt-shift and gradient effects can now be rotated

GarageBand has been updated to version 1.3, bringing several new features including the ability to create custom ringtones and alert tones under iOS 6.

- Create custom ringtones and alerts for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

- Import songs from the Music library on your iOS device

- Play or record with GarageBand in the background while using other apps

- Addresses a number of minor issues related to overall performance and stability

iMovie moves to version 1.4, adding new trailer options and other features.