Adobe has released the April 2026 updates to Photoshop and Lightroom, bringing version 27.6 to desktop users with a mix of AI-driven tools, workflow refinements, and performance improvements. The update continues the company’s broader push to streamline complex editing tasks while expanding generative capabilities directly inside the app. At a high level, Photoshop 27.6 focuses on reducing friction in everyday workflows. New tools aim to simplify compositing, clean up layered documents, and accelerate repetitive tasks, while deeper integration with generative AI models reflects Adobe’s ongoing investment in assisted editing. A Shift Toward 3D-Like Editing on a 2D Canvas One of the most notable additions is the new Rotate Object feature, now widely available after its earlier beta debut. The tool allows users to rotate 2D elements directly on the canvas with real-time previews, effectively giving flat cutouts a 3D-like orientation before rendering the final result at full resolution.…