Adobe 's computational photography app , Project Indigo , has been struggling to adapt to the new square- format selfie sensor on the iPhone 17 series . For about a month, the app didn't support Apple's latest phones at all . Adobe has been working behind the scenes to get the app working, posting occasional updates on the Adobe community forums .
However, the company decided to completely disable access to the front camerain order to release a version of Project Indigo with support for the iPhone 17.
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The app debuted in June and quickly gained a fan base for its smoother approach to image editingcompared to the standard iPhone camera app. However, the new sensors in the iPhone 17 series caused problems for Project Indigo. A fix in iOS 26.1 will allow Adobe to enable support for the selfie camera, but for now, iPhone 17 owners will have to make do with support for the rear camera only.
Project Indigo and iPhone 17
Adobe has recognized the importance of supporting new features on Apple devices and is working hard to provide a full experience for its users. The decision to temporarily disable the front-facing camera is a strategic move to ensure that Project Indigo can be used by iPhone 17 owners, albeit with limitations. The company promises that full functionality will be restored soon with the next iOS update.
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The Adobe user community has shown understanding for the challenges the company is facing and appreciates the efforts being made to resolve the issues. Adobe continues to update its users through its forums and assures them that it is working to provide the best possible photography experience.
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Support for Apple's new technologies is critical for Adobe as the company seeks to maintain its position as a leader in computational photography. With the addition of support for the iPhone 17, Project Indigo is expected to continue to gain traction among users looking for advanced image editing capabilities.
