Adobe’s New iPhone Photoshop: The Future of On-the-Go Art or a Fake-a-Palooza?

Adobe announced an iPhone version of Photoshop for $7.99/month—about the price of a fancy latte, but with a lot fewer calories. This pocket-sized powerhouse promises to make editing on the go as easy as snapping a photo of your cat and turning it into the Mona Lisa (complete with whiskers, of course).

Design for Everyone

Remember when Photoshop felt like it required a rocket scientist to figure out layers and masks? Well, this new version aims to bring those fancy tools to your fingertips—literally. With cloud-based saving and an interface trimmed to fit an iPhone screen, even your cat can pick up basic editing skills. (We can neither confirm nor deny whether they’ll replace all your human faces with cat ones, though.)

The Creative Boost

On the plus side, you can whip up memes, logos, or even professional-quality designs while waiting in line at the grocery store. It’s a dream come true for freelancers, influencers, and folks who consider “Photoshop wizard” a legitimate superpower. It might even inspire you to become the next digital Picasso… or at least produce some fun social media posts.

The Fake Factor

But here’s the catch: As these powerful editing tools get easier to use, the line between artistry and fakery gets blurrier than that friend-of-a-friend’s low-light party shot. With a few quick taps, you can remove blemishes, slim waists, or add an alien spaceship to your beach selfie. Sound fun? Absolutely. Potentially misleading? You bet.

Final Thoughts

Is this new app the dawn of an all-new era of creativity, or are we about to drown in a sea of fake paparazzi pics and questionable “proof” of Bigfoot? Probably both. At $7 a month, Adobe’s iPhone Photoshop puts pro-level editing in more hands than ever before—so whether you’re crafting masterpieces or just messing with your friends, use your newfound powers wisely. After all, with great editing tools comes great responsibility… and possibly a few hilarious internet conspiracies.

Thomas Frank

Partner, Chief Creative Officer at Merrick Creative. Brand and Marketing Specialist, Designer, Entrepreneur, Podcaster

https://merrickcreative.com
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