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Pixel perfect on the go as Photoshop beta lands on Android
MUMBAI: Your pocket just got a whole lot more powerful. Adobe has officially rolled out the Photoshop (beta) app for Android users, letting anyone with a compatible smartphone tap into the magic of masking, layering, and Firefly-powered Generative Fill, no desktop required. And here’s the real kicker: during the beta phase, it’s completely free.
Available now on Google Play for devices running Android 11 or later (with at least 6GB of RAM, though 8GB is recommended), Photoshop’s mobile debut is a sleek and simplified reimagining of its desktop heavyweight. Think intuitive design meets creative muscle ideal for everyone from on-the-go pros to curious first-timers.
So, what’s in the toolbox? A surprisingly robust range of features, including:
1 Layer and mask tools to blend and composite like a pro
2 Tap Select, Magic Wand, and Object Select for quick, precise edits
3 Spot Healing Brush and Clone Stamp to brush away visual hiccups
4 The star of the show: Generative Fill, powered by Adobe Firefly, for adding or transforming elements with a text prompt
5 Access to free Adobe Stock assets for extra flair
Whether you’re dreaming up a YouTube thumbnail, polishing cover art, or just editing your next profile pic, Photoshop mobile brings real editing power to your fingertips literally. Users can also dive into in-app tutorials, explore the Adobe Inspiration Hub, and share ideas or seek support via the Photoshop community forums.
While the iOS version of Photoshop is already available worldwide via the Apple App Store, Android’s beta launch signals Adobe’s commitment to democratising creativity, one swipe at a time.
Ready to brush up your skills? The app is now live on Google Play because creativity doesn’t wait for a desk.
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With 57 per cent single new users, Ashley Madison rebrands as discreet dating platform
Platform says majority of new members now identify as single
INDIA: Ashley Madison is shedding the “married-dating” label that defined it for two decades, repositioning itself as a platform for discreet dating in what it calls the post-social media age.
The rebrand, unveiled in India on 27 February, 2026, marks a structural shift in business model and identity. Once synonymous with married dating, the company now describes itself as the “premier destination for discreet dating” under a new tagline: Where Desire Meets Discretion.
The pivot is data-driven. Internal figures show that 57 per cent of global sign-ups between 1 January and 31 December, 2025 identified as single: a notable departure from the platform’s married core. The company argues that its community has already evolved beyond its original positioning.
“In an age where our lives have been constantly put on public display, privacy has become the new luxury,” said Ashley Madison chief strategy officer Paul Keable. He framed the platform’s offering as “ethical discretion” for singles, separated, divorced and non-monogamous users seeking private connections.
The shift also taps into wider digital fatigue. A global survey conducted by YouGov for Ashley Madison, covering 13,071 adults across Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the US, found mounting discomfort with hyper-public online lives.
Among dating app users, 30 per cent cited constant swiping and messaging as a source of fatigue, while 24 per cent pointed to pressure to curate public-facing profiles and early personal disclosure. Some 27 per cent said fears of screenshots or information being shared contributed to exhaustion; an equal share cited unwanted attention.
The retreat from oversharing appears broader. According to the survey, 46 per cent of adults actively try to keep most aspects of their life private online. Only 8 per cent feel comfortable sharing most aspects publicly, while 35 per cent say they are becoming more selective about what they disclose.
Ashley Madison is betting that this cultural recalibration towards controlled visibility can be monetised. By doubling down on privacy infrastructure and reframing itself around discretion rather than infidelity, the company is attempting to convert reputational baggage into a premium proposition.
