Affinity Stops Selling Its Software in Preparation for 'big Changes'
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Affinity has stopped selling its photo editing software in anticipation of 'big changes', sparking speculation about the company's future and potential acquisition, with users expressing concerns about the impact on their purchased licenses.
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Which defeats the entire value proposition of their software unless the subscription is super cheap (meaning, <$10 for the suite.) Otherwise, you're better off going back to Photoshop.