Adobe has launched a powerful new Photoshop mobile app for iPhone, which includes many of the design, editing, and generative AI tools found on the desktop version. The app is globally available today, with an Android version expected to arrive later this year. This move marks a significant upgrade from the simplified Photoshop Express app that has been available on mobile devices since 2010.

The new Photoshop app is designed to provide a more comprehensive and professional editing experience, with features such as the Spot Healing Brush, Tap Select, layers, selections, masks, and tools for compositing and blending images together. Additionally, the app integrates with Photoshop on the web, allowing creatives to work on projects across multiple devices. Users will also have access to Adobe Stock assets and can directly integrate with Creative Cloud apps like Adobe Express, Lightroom, and Fresco.

One of the standout features of the new app is the inclusion of Adobe's Firefly-powered Generative Fill and Generative Expand AI tools. These advanced tools enable users to remove objects or blemishes, and even generate new content. However, some features, such as Object Select, Magic Wand, Content Aware Fill, Clone Stamp, and the Remove Tool, are locked behind a $7.99 monthly or $69.99 annual subscription.

Existing subscribers to a paid Photoshop plan will automatically gain premium access to Photoshop on mobile. It remains unclear what the future holds for Photoshop Express, which currently offers a more affordable $4.99 monthly premium tier subscription. Adobe's decision to launch a new app with similar features may lead to confusion among users, especially considering the company's acquisition of Pixelmator's Mac and iOS apps earlier this month.

The new Photoshop app is optimized for creative professionals and labor-intensive design tasks, offering a more desktop-like experience on mobile. The user interface is designed for mobile, allowing users to drag and select tools with their fingers. This reboot of Photoshop on mobile is a welcome move, as the previous Photoshop Express app never truly felt like the desktop version.

In a crowded market with numerous mobile editing apps, Adobe's new Photoshop app is poised to make a significant impact. The company's decision to release a more powerful and feature-rich app may help to revitalize its position in the mobile editing space. With the Android version expected later this year, Adobe is likely to continue its efforts to dominate the creative software market.

As the creative industry continues to evolve, Adobe's new Photoshop app is a significant development that will be closely watched by professionals and enthusiasts alike. With its advanced features and seamless integration with other Creative Cloud apps, this app has the potential to become an essential tool for anyone involved in design, editing, and photography.