ON CANVA'S SURPRISE AFFINITY ACQUISITION — WHAT EVEN IS AN APP ANYMORE?

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Canva acquired the Affinity suite to compete with Adobe's Creative Suite, potentially leveraging its payment model as a strategic advantage. Unlike Adobe's subscription-based model, the Affinity suite distinguishes itself with its excellent mobile compatibility and the option to download apps for free, with a one-time payment for ownership.