After years of teasing mobile users with countless apps that fell short of true creativity, Adobe has finally unveiled the masterpiece we've all been waiting for—real Photoshop for Android! Hot on the heels of its iPhone counterpart, this revolutionary app is now available for download in beta, and the best part? It's completely free during this trial period.

This dynamic mobile app boasts an impressive array of tools borrowed straight from its celebrated desktop version. Get ready to experience masks, clone stamps, layers, transformations, cropping, and cutting-edge generative AI features. While it may seem bare at first glance, the toolbar unveils an exciting treasure trove of features as you dive into layer manipulation.

A Game Changer in Mobile Editing!

This marks Adobe's third shot at bringing Photoshop to the palm of your hand, and it appears to be the most powerful one yet. Forget about the limitations of Photoshop Express and the now-dated Photoshop Touch app; this new offering is bursting with capabilities! Not a Photoshop pro? Don’t fret—there's an abundance of tutorials waiting for you at the tap of a light bulb icon.

One of the standout features is Adobe's generative AI, allowing you to effortlessly select subjects or backgrounds, eliminate unwanted objects, and add new content just by typing a descriptive prompt. This feature originates from the same robust cloud service that powers the desktop version, making it a mobile marvel, albeit one that now faces stiff competition from OEM features like Google’s Magic Editor.

What’s Missing?

While it’s unreasonable to expect every desktop feature on a mobile app, there are notable gaps. Filters are conspicuously absent, and users are limited to cropping images by ratio instead of using pixels or other dimensions. Plus, the much-anticipated content-aware fill is still marked as "coming soon." A minor annoyance? You’ll need to log in to access the app—though it's not surprising considering Adobe likely plans to monetize it.

Subscription Plans and Availability

Adobe hasn't yet revealed how its eventual subscription model will unfold. Speculations suggest that while you might enjoy some core functionalities for free, advanced features such as generative tools could be tucked behind a Creative Cloud subscription, which currently starts at $20 a month following a recent increase, also including desktop versions of Photoshop and Lightroom.

And if you’re eager to get your hands on it—don’t hesitate! The beta period won't last forever. Make sure your device is running Android 11 or higher with a minimum of 6GB of RAM for the best experience (8GB is recommended). Just keep in mind, you’ll need around 600MB of storage space to install this powerful app.

So gear up for a new era of mobile editing with Photoshop on Android. This might be just the tool you need to unleash your inner artist!