Excitement Mounts as Photoshop Launches Professional Android App - Three Key Reasons to Give the Free Version a Shot
Android Gets a Taste of Photoshop magic
Step aside iPhone users, it's now Android's turn to indulge in the glory that is Photoshop! Just like its iOS counterpart, the beta version of the iconic photo-editing app on Android delivers professional-quality editing, right at your fingertips.
Leading the Android pack, Photoshop for phones rockets into the scene, armed with a slick interface and core Photoshop tools such as layering, masking, and blending. Intrigued and eager to get my hands on it, I've rounded up three features that I can't wait to test-drive on my Google Pixel device.
1. Magic Tap Selection
Selecting subjects in a snap? Sounds impossible, right? But not for the mighty powers of Adobe's brand-new 'Magic Tap Selection'! During a live demo, an Adobe pro proved that this tool can indeed select subjects with ease. From a classic car photo to other subjects, Tap Select delivered impressive results, making editing life a breeze.
Get ready to see this tool in action on almost every edit I make, as its seamless implementation on Android phones shines through.
2. Generative Firefly Madness
You've heard of AI, but have you experienced Generative Firefly yet? Adobe has been busy developing this powerful AI tool, and Android users can now avail of its wonders. With the power of Generative Firefly, you can swap out parking spots for palm trees, or remove unwanted objects and replace them with something more desirable.
While there are limits to Firefly's capabilities, it seems to be just as potent on Android as it is on full versions of Photoshop. It's time to let the AI edition wow me!
3. Dabbling in Adobe Stock Assets
I've always been a bit of a stick-in-the-mud when it comes to stock assets, but Android's version of Photoshop has me intrigued. With a Creative Cloud subscription, I've got access to a sea of commercially safe images, textures, and more—and there’s no way I'm going to miss out on the fun this time!
I can already envision myself adding captivating text and dazzling effects to my images, using the limitless supply of exciting stock assets at my disposal.
'Magic Tap Selection', 'Generative Firefly', and Adobe Stock assets—I can barely contain my excitement at the prospect of diving into this new mobile Photoshop experience!
Bonus content:
- Photoshop ProShares: 5 Awesome Features I Love on the iPhone App - A sneak peek into Android-bound tools from our iPhone-loving brethren
- Adobe Photoshop Alternatives that Amp Up Your Creative Game - Skip the Creative Cloud subscriptions and still get amazing results with these alternative apps
- Photoshop Max 2025 Unveils: Top 5 Innovations That Will Revolutionize Your Creations - The latest updates from Adobe's flagship conference that will light up your Android’s screen
Insights:
- Magic Tap Selection: Select objects in a photo with ease using this intuitive tool that suggests various subjects and refines selections with the Brush Tool
- Generative Firefly: Build on your creative dreams with Generative Fill, an AI-powered tool that replaces and transforms image elements
- Adobe Stock Assets: Access a vast library of stock images, textures, and more for endless creative inspiration and possibilities.
The smartphone-friendly edition of Photoshop for Android brings forward more than just 'Magic Tap Selection' and 'Generative Firefly' – it also offers access to Adobe Stock assets, opening up a world of creativity at one's fingertips. Android users can now dabble in an array of commercially safe images, textures, and more, revolutionizing their photo editing experience.
Paired with an intuitive interface and core Photoshop tools, Android's Photoshop app offers a unique blend of gadgetry and cutting-edge technology, allowing users to leverage the power of AI and professional-grade editing tools in the palm of their hands.
