Gizmodo
April 11, 2011
By Husain Sumra
First Third-Party iPad App for Photoshop Touch
Gizmodo’s Husain Sumra features a post on a third-party application created using the new Ps Touch SDK. Sumra explains that designer Shawn Welch created an application called Ps Remote, which is a simple display app for Ps and notes about the application, “You can manipulate images directly on the iPad, save images directly to it, and send messages to all connected computers and more.”
Additional article pick-ups:
Business Insider
http://www.businessinsider.com/first-third-party-ipad-app-for-photoshop-touch-video-2011-4
GADG
http://www.gadg.com/2011/04/12/photoshop-touch-sdk-for-tablet-remote-controls-your-photoshop/
Gadget Police
http://www.gadgetpolice.com/news/first-third-party-ipad-app-for-photoshop-touch-video.php
The Wall Street Journal
http://onespot.wsj.com/gadgets/2011/04/12/8a311/first-third-party-ipad-app-for-photoshop
Photography Bay
April 11, 2011
By Eric Reagan
Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Announced, Upgrade & Subscription Options Available
Photography Bay’s Eric Reagan covers the Ps Touch SDK/applications. Reagan posts a video of Adobe’s Johnny Loiacono introduction to Creative Suite 5.5 and says, “Photoshop CS5 does not appear to be getting the +.5 upgrade treatment; however, Adobe has announced a new SDK (software development kit) to be used in conjunction with Photoshop CS5 for developing media for tablet devices, which can actually control what’s going on in Photoshop.” He concludes by mentioning the new subscriptions pricing “aside from the product improvements in each of the programs.”
http://www.photographybay.com/2011/04/11/adobe-creative-suite-5-5-announced-upgrade-subscription-options-available/
Graphics.com
April 12, 2011
By Staff
Adobe Announces iPad Applications and SDK for Extending Photoshop CS5
Graphics.com covers the release of the Ps Touch SDK/applications. The writer notes that the SDK offers developers the chance to create third-party applications for Ps and says regarding the release of Eazel, Nav and Color Lava,“Those packing iPads are in for some fun.”
http://www.graphics.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4675
BetaNews
April 11, 2011
By Tim Conneally
iPad Becomes Fully Integrated Photoshop Tool, Android and PlayBook Next
BetaNews’ Tim Conneally covers the Ps Touch SDK/applications. Conneally begins by saying, “Adobe is fully integrating mobile tablets into Photoshop CS5, turning them into powerful peripherals for content creation and display,”and highlights the “impressive new capabilities” that a touchscreen device can integrate with Ps. He notes, “This gives users easier access to canvases, layers, tools, albums of completed art, and many other capabilities.”
http://www.betanews.com/article/iPad-becomes-fully-integrated-Photoshop-tool-Android-and-PlayBook-next/1302488992
Geek.com
April 11, 2011
By Jennifer Bergen
Adobe Announces Photoshop Touch SDK Plus Three Photoshop iPad Apps
Geek.com’s Jennifer Bergen posts on the Ps Touch SDK/applications. Bergen notes the new applications, saying, “All three apps allow you to do things and create art you wouldn’t be able to create on your PC or Mac without the tactile ability you get with an iPad.” She notes that Eazel puts a “realistic” spin on finger painting and mentions Nav’s ability to select and open 200 Photoshop files.
http://www.geek.com/articles/apple/adobe-announces-photoshop-touch-sdk-plus-three-photoshop-ipad-apps-20110411/
9 to 5 Mac
By Christian Zibreg
Tidbits: Adobe TV Now iOS-friendly, Photoshop Remote for iPad Demoed
9 to 5 Mac’s Christian Zibreg posts on the availability of Adobe TV streaming on iOS devices. Zibreg notes that “Creative pros can now learn new tricks as they commute on train, go for a lunch break and so forth,” and calls it an“interesting” content served on the mobile devices. He also mentions Ps Remote, “the first third-party iPad app built using the Photoshop Touch SDK” that is used to “batch-open or save the same image across all active computers, fine-tune Photoshop tools on a per-seat basis, directly manipulate open documents in Photoshop on the iPad’s multitouch display and more.”
http://www.9to5mac.com/60857/tidbits-adobe-tv-now-ios-friendly-photoshop-remote-for-ipad-demoed/
The Loop
April 10, 2011
By Jim Dalrymple
Adobe Announces Photoshop Touch Software Development Kit
The Loop’s Jim Dalrymple covers the Ps Touch SDK/applications. Dalrymple highlights several features in the applications, including the “custom” color swatches and themes in Color Lava and the customizable toolbar and“easy” ability to create new files in Nav. He notes that the SDK “makes development possible on other devices,” and mentions that the applications are expected to be available in early May 2011.
http://www.loopinsight.com/2011/04/10/adobe-announces-photoshop-touch-software-development-kit/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+loopinsight/KqJb+(The+Loop)
TiPb
April 11, 2011
By Rene Ritchie
Adobe Announces Photoshop SDK, 3 New Photoshop Companion Apps for iPad
TiPb’s Rene Ritchie posts on the Ps Touch SDK/applications. Ritchie notes that the applications integrate with Ps, “enabling a very impressive environment for interactivity,” and highlights the “interesting dynamic UI that springs out from each touch point” of the Eazel app. He mentions his preview of the applications, saying, “suffice it to say, I was impressed,” and explains, “They provide a hint of a future I’m really interested in — carrying around my iPad, PSD files stored in the cloud, having any local instance of Photoshop I connect with automagically adopt my preferred working environment, have any changes I make synced back to the cloud… Designer bliss to say the least.”
http://www.tipb.com/2011/04/11/adobe-announces-photoshop-sdk-3-photoshop-companion-apps-ipad/
Appolicious
April 11, 2011
By Phil Hornshaw
Adobe to Roll Out New Photoshop Apps for iPad
Appolicious’ Phil Hornshaw covers the Ps Touch SDK/applications. Hornshaw highlights the integration of the “ubiquitous” Ps with tablet devices and says, “To show off the possibilities of what developers can create with the new SDK, Adobe is launching three new iPad apps of its own in May: Adobe Eazel, Adobe Color Lava, and Adobe Nav.” He calls it an “interesting” concept and concludes, “Adobe’s got this idea down, it would seem, and by keeping the focus of their apps tight, it’s finding ways to make the iPad more useful to people who use its products, without overreaching.”
http://www.appolicious.com/tech/articles/7518-adobe-to-roll-out-new-photoshop-apps-for-ipad
The Future of Things
April 11, 2011
By Iddo Genuth
Adobe Photoshop CS 5.5 Extend Tools Let You Use a Tablet as a Touch Interface
The Future of Things’ Iddo Genuth posts on the Ps Touch SDK/applications. Genuth notes that the applications “allow future users of iPad to enhance their Photoshop experience by tapping into the multitouch display of the iPad,”and explains the functionality of each of the new apps, concluding, “Bringing touch to Photoshop makes the 20+ year old software young again and full of innovative possibilities - its still remain to be seen how Adobe, and more importantly other developers will choose to implement its enormous capabilities.”
http://thefutureofthings.com/news/10886/adobe-multitouch-photoshop-sdk-for-ipad.html?addComment
Digital Camera Review
April 11, 2011
By Mark Calley
Adobe Makes Photoshop CS5 Tablet-Friendly
Digital Camera Review’s Mark Calley features a post on the Ps Touch SDK/applications. Calley notes that the applications “promote” mobile development and highlights the new applications. He calls Nav “useful” for photographers, and explains that the application “provides many of Photoshop's base functions with the convenience of a tablet's interface, as well as letting users browse through other projects or create new files.”
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=4717&news=adobe+photoshop+cs5+tablet+color+lava+eazel+nav
BlogCritics
April 11, 2011
By Tom Testi
News Release – Photoshop CS5 Update
BlogCritics’ Tom Testi covers the Ps Touch SDK/applications. Testi begins by saying that “Adobe Systems Incorporated has just released a few new features to their Adobe Photoshop CS5 platform to take on the new proliferation of devices that have come to the market since their last release,” and highlights the new SDK, noting, “Through the use of the SDK, software developers will be able to harness the power of Adobe Photoshop to create new applications.”
http://blogcritics.org/scitech/article/news-release-photoshop-cs5-update/
PhotographyBLOG
April 11, 2011
By Zoltan Arva-Toth
Adobe Creative Suite 5.5
PhotographyBLOG’s Zoltan Arva-Toth features a post on the Ps Touch SDK/applications. Arva-Toth notes that this “marks a major change to Adobe’s product release strategy for Creative Suite,” and calls the new Ps SDK the “most important news related” aspect of the update for photographers. He explains that the Ps Touch applications “demonstrate the creative possibilities of using tablets to drive common Photoshop workflows,” and also mentions the“affordable and flexible” subscriptions pricing.
http://www.photographyblog.com/news/adobe_creative_suite_5.5/
Tablet Camera Review
April 11, 2011
By Mark Calley
Adobe Extending Photoshop to Tablets with New Apps
Digital Camera Review’s Mark Calley posts on the Ps Touch SDK/applications. Calley notes that Adobe is “transitioning its popular” Ps application into three “touch-friendly” mobile companion applications. He notes that Adobe’s Johnny Loiacono “justified” Ps CS5’s tablet integration and provides a description of the new apps. Calley concludes, “Many more apps that combine tablets and Photoshop can be expected in the near future, with the Photoshop Touch SDK currently open to developers.”
http://www.tabletpcreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2141&news=adobe+photoshop+touch+sdk+cs5+color+lava+eazel+nav+ipad
BGR
April 11, 2011
By Zach Epstein
Adobe Intros Three iPad Apps, Brings Photoshop Functionality to Tablets [Video]
BGR’s Zach Epstein posts on the Ps Touch SDK/applications. Epstein highlights Eazel’s “enhanced controls and nifty multitouch support,” and Color Lava’s ability to turn the iPad into a “modern color mixing palette that pushes color creations directly to Photoshop CS5.”
http://www.bgr.com/2011/04/11/adobe-intros-three-ipad-apps-brings-photoshop-functionality-to-tablets-video/
Additional article pick-ups:
Enterprise Mobile Today
http://www.enterprisemobiletoday.com/daily_news/article.php/425018/Adobe-Rolls-Out-Trio-of-iPad-Apps.htm
International Business Times’ Gadgetek
April 11, 2011
By Staff
iPad to be Your Next Photoshop Tool?
International Business Times’ Gadgetek features a post on the Ps Touch SDK/applications. The writer begins by mentioning Apple and Adobe, saying, “Adobe hasn't really tapped the full potential of the iPad as an input tool for Photoshop,” and also notes, “fortunately, just as a full-featured Photoshop for iPad is being developed, so are apps to use with your desktop to make Photoshop just that much better.” They highlight the three new “great tools and dirt cheap” applications, calling Nav “cleverly designed, though, and seems very efficient,” and concludes, “None of them are really revolutionary in concept, but they're great in execution, and we can't wait to try them out.”
http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/25725/20110411/ipad-to-be-your-next-photoshop-tool.htm
Tecca
April 11, 2011
By Taylor Hatmaker
Photoshop Gets Affordable $35 Subscription Plan, 3 Tablet App Tie-ins
Tecca’s Tayler Hatmaker covers the Ps Touch SDK/applications. Hatmaker briefly mentions the new applications and highlights the new SDK compatibility with various tablet devices.
http://www.tecca.com/news/2011/04/11/adobe-photoshop-nav-color-lava-eazel/
Mobiputing
April 11, 2011
By Staff
Adobe Photoshop CS 5.5 Extend Tools Let You Use a Tablet as a Touch Interface
Mobiputing covers the Ps Touch SDK/applications. The writer highlights the new applications that integrate with Ps CS5, saying, “Nav is like a physical remote control for Photoshop, giving you quick access to a number of features, and freeing up space on your computer screen.” They conclude by noting the potential in using the new SDK, saying, “Since the company is releasing an SDK, Color Lava, Eazel, and Nav are likely to be just three of the first apps which bridge the gap between your tablet and your computer for the purposes of creating artwork. Third party apps will probably follow soon.”
http://mobiputing.com/2011/04/adobe-photoshop-cs-5-5-extend-tools-let-you-use-a-tablet-as-a-touch-interface/
iSmashPhone
April 11, 2011
By Staff
Adobe's Upcoming Photoshop Apps: What to Know, and What it Means
iSmashPhone posts on the release of the Ps Touch SDK and applications. The writer calls the SDK “one of the more interesting parts of the news to come from Adobe,” and also calls the new subscriptions pricing “an easy way to purchase the software for the more budget-conscious consumer.”
http://www.ismashphone.com/2011/04/adobes-upcoming-photoshop-apps-what-to-know-and-what-it-means.html
Tablets Planet
April 11, 2011
By Staff
Adobe Solution for Tablets is Companion Apps, Video Demo of First Apps
Tablets Planet covers the release of the Ps Touch SDK and applications, noting, “In announcing their newest suite of design applications, Adobe Creative Suite 5.5, Adobe has also exposed how they plan to stay relevant in the new tablet market.” The writer explains that the SDK offers designers a chance to design applications for Ps on a variety of platforms and describes each of the Ps Touch applications in detail.
http://tablets-planet.com/2011/04/11/adobe-solution-for-tablets-is-companion-apps-video-demo-of-first-apps/
iLounge
April 11, 2011
By Jesse David Hollington
Adobe Announces Photoshop Touch SDK, iPad Apps
iLounge’s Jesse David Hollington covers the Ps Touch SDK/applications news and including details on availability.
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/adobe-announces-photoshop-touch-sdk-ipad-apps/
Benzinga
April 11, 2011
By Roger Nachman
Adobe Plays Nice, Launches App for Tablets (ADBE, AAPL, GOOG, RIMM)
Benzinga’s Roger Nachman includes a brief article on the Ps Touch SDK/applications that links to the Mashable article. The posts says, “Adobe has decided to play nice, especially with Apple, as it launched Photoshop Touch SDK, which will enable developers to create apps for the Android, BlackBerry and iOS operating systems.”
http://www.benzinga.com/tech/11/04/992812/adobe-plays-nice-launches-app-for-tablets-adbe-aapl-goog-rimm
Mentions: Apple/Adobe debate, Photoshop Touch SDK/apps
MobileBurn
April 11, 2011
By Dan Seifert
Adobe Integrates Tablets with Photoshop via Photoshop Touch SDK
MobileBurn’s Dan Seifert posts an article that summarizes the Ps Touch SDK/applications press release and embeds the Ps YouTube video.
http://www.mobileburn.com/news.jsp?Id=14064
GizmoCrunch
April 11, 2011
By Samuel Miller
Adobe Photoshop Now Only $35/mth; 3 iPad CS5 Apps Coming
GizmoCrunch’s Samuel Miller features an article on the Ps Touch SDK/applications that also highlights Ps subscription pricing noting, "Can't put down the $700 for Adobe Photoshop CS5 license? Well Adobe has got you covered as they unveil a new option for those who need the entire Adobe Creative Suite but can't afford to buy the multiple licenses with each product.”
http://www.gizmocrunch.com/computing/6390-adobe-photoshop-cs5-ipad-app
Pad Gadget
April 11, 2011
By Staff
Adobe Releasing Three New iPad Apps Next Month
Pad Gadget covers the Ps Touch SDK/applications. The writer notes that the new SDK “makes it easy to create applications for smartphones and tablets,” and highlights the new applications that “demonstrate the creative possibilities of using tablets to drive common Photoshop workflows.” They explain that Adobe Nav makes it “easy” to access several tools and that Adobe Eazel is used to “paint beautiful works of art” across the entire iPad screen.
http://www.padgadget.com/2011/04/11/adobe-releasing-three-new-ipad-apps-next-month/
Shuttertalk
April 12, 2011
By Staff
Photoshop Reveals New iPad Apps
Shuttertalk posts on the Ps Touch SDK/applications. The writer says, “Interesting concept - the three apps so far don't sound all that flash, but if they can extend more functionality I think it would be great to have a secondary interactive workspace for power users,” and references ReadWriteWeb’s article for additional information.
http://www.shuttertalk.com/news.php?article=11983
Gotta Be Mobile
April 11, 2011
By Chuong Nguyen
Photoshop Touch Software Uses Tablet as Input Device, Display Extension
Gotta Be Mobile’s Chuong Nguyen features a post on the Ps Touch SDK/applications. Nguyen notes that the apps “add a number of features that will make tablets such as Apple’s iPad useful to creative professionals working at their desktop,” and briefly describes the three applications. He references All Things Digital’s demonstration video and Technologizer’s article for additional information.
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/04/11/photoshop-touch-software-uses-tablet-as-input-device-display-extension/
Mike’s and Harry’s Personal Computer Vibes
April 11, 2011
By Mike Hubbartt
Adobe Announces Photoshop Touch Apps for Apple iPad
Mike’s and Harry’s Personal Computer Vibes’ Mike Hubbartt posts on the Ps Touch SDK/applications. Hubbartt notes that he is “very happy to see they are releasing an SDK,” and also says, “I use Adobe products extensively and already downloaded the SDK and developer guide and intend to dig into them this afternoon.” He posts the full text of the press release for additional information.
http://mhreviews.wordpress.com/2011/04/11/april-11-2011-adobe-announces-release-of-photoshop-cs5-sdk/
Gadget Reader
April 12, 2011
By Staff
Adobe Photoshop Touch Apps Integrate iPad (and Eventually Other Tablets) Into Famous Art Software
Gadget Reader posts on the Ps Touch SDK/applications. The writer notes that the applications extend “extra functionality” to the iPad and notes that the new SDK “gives developers a new way to integrate mobile devices (and mobile apps) with Photoshop.”
http://www.gadgetreader.com/archives/adobe-photoshop-touch-apps-integrate-ipad-and-eventually-other-tablets-into-famous-art-software
CrackBerry
April 11, 2011
By Staff
Adobe Photoshop Touch SDK Announced, Connects BlackBerry PlayBook with CS5
Crackberry posts on the Photoshop Touch SDK/applications and its impact on RIM devices. The writer says, “Looking at the suite of tools, the concepts behind them are rather easy to understand—and most importantly, use,” and highlights the new apps, including Eazel that “seamlessly” imports into Ps.
http://crackberry.com/adobe-photoshop-touch-sdk-announced-connects-blackberry-playbook-cs5
