<p>Every year, as summer fades into fall, Adobe releases a new version of its Elements software in time for those looking to ensure their holiday memories are true Hallmark moments. Its latest, Photoshop Elements 12 (available for $99 or $149 bundled with Premiere Elements), has improved integration with smartphones as well as features from its higher-end Photoshop CS6 suite. Here's why Photoshop Elements 12 retains its lead as one of the best prosumer-level photo-editing apps.Setup and Installation</p><p>It took us 25 minutes to download the 1.4GB installer package from Adobe's Electronic Software Delivery portal onto our Dell Latitude 6430u over an Ethernet connection. Once we started installing the software, it took about 10 minutes for the process to be completed.</p><p>Adobe offers a 30-day trial of the program; new users can purchase Elements for $99, or for $149 when bundled with Premiere Elements. Current Elements users can upgrade either program for $79 or both for $119.</p><p>MORE: Adobe Premiere Elements 12 ReviewedInterface</p><p><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/adobe-photoshop-elements-12,review-1909.html">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.thestar.com.my/Tech/Tech-News/2013/10/01/Cloudy-with-a-chance-of-Photoshop.aspx">Cloudy with a chance of Photoshop</a> (The Star Online)</p><p><a href="http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/36886/photoshop-12/">Photoshop Elements 12</a> (LetsGoDigital)</p><p><a href="http://www.pcpro.co.uk/realworld/384496/cloud-subscriptions-could-lead-to-arrested-development">Cloud subscriptions could lead to arrested development</a> (PC Pro)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dASY7Fw302D7veMRjEDBabvPHnfIM&ned=us">6 additional articles.</a></p>