{
  "id": 17922224,
  "title": "Affinity is finally coming to Linux, although we don't know when it'll arrive just yet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/affinity-is-finally-coming-to-linux-although-we-dont-know-when-itll",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-03T05:41:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/affinity-is-finally-coming-to-linux-although-we-dont-know-when-itll-arrive-just-yet/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The popular image editing software, Affinity, is set to make its debut on Linux, though there is currently no specified timeline for its release. Users familiar with Affinity's capabilities appreciate the program's power comparable to Adobe Photoshop, without needing to use the latter. The free availability of Affinity is a significant advantage, as it's not open-source. However, the absence of a native Linux version requires the use of workarounds for it to run. Recently, the good news arrived that Affinity is indeed working on a Linux version. While the exact release date remains unknown, the news is still welcomed by users. Affinity's closed-source nature may deter some, but its powerful functionality can be harnessed for free, making it an appealing choice for future Linux users.",
  "summary": "Still, it's good that it's on the way.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Cross-platform Affinity users can finally update as the app comes to the iPad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/cross-platform-affinity-users-can-finally-update-as-the-app-comes-to",
        "published": "2026-11-02T15:08:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}