WinZip, the most popular compression utility has announced the latest version v15 which comes with lots of new features and a fresh look with the new ribbon interface (although version 14.5 had the ribbon interface). WinZip 15.0 introduces new functionality that makes it even easier to compress files and decompress files, encrypt confidential information, share files swiftly and safely, and backup important data automatically.
The new version has a new architecture for increased zipping performance, a simplified interface, a desktop gadget, and enhanced file sharing capabilities. With its drag and drop feature, you can easily add file to compression format and it automatically selects the best way to compress the files.
It also comes with advanced photo and image compression. With a single click, you can compress your digital photographs and graphic images by 20-25% with no loss of quality or data integrity.
There are lots of new features available, you can check them out here.
I hope that compression speed with this new version has improved.