
Beyond the Alphabet

Beyond the Alphabet is a weekly column that focuses on the tech world both inside and out of the confines of Mountain View.
When it comes to extensive photo editing and image creation, there are few that can match up to what Adobe can offer. It's one of the most recognizable brands out there, and is worth more than Qualcomm, Sony, Spotify, and even Nintendo. Yet in 2025, it still can't figure out how to build an application that's actually good.