Adobe reversed its decision to discontinue Adobe Animate following intense criticism from the creative community. The company is transitioning the 2D animation software to “maintenance mode,” ensuring continued access and security updates while halting new feature development. The move followed a controversial announcement earlier this week that cited a strategic shift toward AI investments.
Adobe reverses Animate shutdown after user backlash
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