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2 stories tracked since 9 Apr 2026 — latest 18 June 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
9 Apr 2026 · Software News
Affinity's First Major Update Adds Live Tone Blend Groups
If you've migrated to free Affinity since Canva dropped the subscription wall, the new Live Tone Blend Groups are the feature worth caring about — it's essentially a smarter, non-destructive way to colour-match composited elements to your base layer without the manual back-and-forth. Think product shots, team headshots, or any multi-source composite where colour consistency is eating your time.
18 June 2026 · Industry News
Affinity Suite Ships Pre-Installed on New Microsoft Surface Laptops
Microsoft's new Surface and Surface Pro laptops ship with Affinity pre-installed — a first for the suite. The machines run Snapdragon X2 chips and are positioned as thin, high-performance Windows portables. No change to Affinity's pricing or standalone availability, just a new bundled distribution channel.