Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast It’s Like Photoshop, But Free!
Nov 7, 2025
The conversation kicks off with a hilarious take on Adobe's new features. Next, Affinity's bold move to merge its apps into a free offering sparks debate about Canva's pricing strategies. Teenage Engineering's stylish EP-40 sampler is showcased, alongside discussions about its premium design and pricing. The hosts dissect the ultra-thin Motorola Edge 70, exploring its design trade-offs. Finally, they engage in a lively trivia game, testing their tech knowledge and compete in quirky challenges.
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Nothing Phone 3A Lite Camera And Bloatware
- David corrected a mistake: the Nothing Phone 3A Lite replaces a 50MP telephoto with a 2MP macro, so its cameras differ from the CMF2 Pro.
- The team criticized the marketing of low‑res macro sensors and called out preinstalled apps and ads on the device.
Bloatware Framed As Feature, Not Everyone Agrees
- Preinstalled mainstream apps (TikTok, Instagram) are framed as performance benefits, but users still view them as bloatware.
- Companies often install popular apps to subsidize costs, and transparency about that tradeoff reduces backlash.
Canva Makes Affinity Free To Gain Users
- Canva made Affinity's core creative apps free to attract users and funnel them toward paid AI features in Canva Premium.
- That move pressures Adobe on pricing and makes starting a creative project essentially zero-cost for many creators.