Photoshop Touch for phones has been released, bringing stylized photo editing tools to smartphones. The tool had earlier surfaced optimized for devices flaunting a 7-inch screen and up, whereas this time, the developers over at the company have built it to be compatible with iOS and Android handsets.
So what does Photoshop Touch for phones have in store for us? We’ll start with the fact that it will not only be loaded with filters ranging from the usual ones such as blurs and glows to additional photo editing tools such as old copy and glass, but these effects can moreover be added to layers and specifically selected areas.
Integration of Creative Cloud presents users with an option to sync their smartphones with tablets and desktops to swap working on projects as per their convenience. The membership to this service is free and it proffers 2GB of cloud storage. Of course, in order to enjoy this feature, owners’ PCs and tablets should be installed with the respective versions of the software in question.
The most hyped aspect of the utility happens to be the Scribble Selection tool, which allows merging pictures to enhance the effect, with the use of a finger or a stylus. The app supports images with a resolution of up to 12 megapixels. Users will also be able to upload and share their creations with their folks over social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook.
Sadly, only those devices running version 4.0 or higher of Google’s OS and iOS 5 or up will be able to take advantage of this app. As far as Apple handsets are concerned, it will be optimized only for the iPhone 5 and 4S as well as the fifth generation iPod.
Those who own the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch will find Photoshop touch on the Apple App Store, made available for $4.99. On the other hand, Android users can hunt for the app on the Google Play store, where it will be downloadable at a similar price. Owners of tablets which have been preloaded with the relevant OS’ will spot it tagged with a price of $9.99.
System requirements
For Android:
– Handsets running Ice Cream Sandwich and higher
For iOS:
– iPhone 4S or later
– iOS 5 or higher
– Fifth generation iPod