Adobe has recently launched a dedicated Photoshop app for iPhone, bringing the power of its renowned photo editing software to mobile users. This new app offers a comprehensive experience similar to the desktop version, including essential tools like layers, masks, and blending modes. Additionally, it incorporates Adobe's AI model, Firefly, to enhance the editing process with features like Generative Fill and Generative Expand.
The app is designed to be user-friendly, making advanced photo editing accessible to both professionals and beginners. Users can download the app from the Apple App Store and either purchase a mobile and web plan or use it as part of their existing Photoshop subscription. Adobe has also announced plans to release an Android version soon.
### Microsoft Tests Free Ad-Supported Office Apps
In a bid to make its productivity tools more accessible, Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported versions of its popular Office apps, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These versions display ads in a vertical panel on the right side of the screen while users work on their documents. However, there are some limitations, such as the requirement to save documents only on OneDrive, Microsoft's cloud storage service.
This new approach aims to democratize access to essential productivity tools, allowing more users to benefit from Office's features without an initial cost. While the free versions offer basic functionalities, users who need advanced features will still need to subscribe to Microsoft 365.
These developments highlight the ongoing evolution of software applications, making powerful tools more accessible and user-friendly across different platforms.