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June 30 Android release issues
LeeAnn Manon LeeAnn Manon

June 30 Android release issues

The release we pushed on June 30th on Google Play has resulted in serious issues for users on Android 11. They manifested most commonly as crashes and a disconnection between the Sketchbook Gallery and files, causing problems viewing and saving files.

We know that this release has been stressful, frustrating, and deeply angering to everyone affected.

We identified the cause of the problem and have a fix ready to go.

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The diversity of digital drawing
Chris Cheung Chris Cheung

The diversity of digital drawing

Every painting app has the DNA of the developers that contributed to it. The result is myriad of choice for creative consumers that each present their unique take on the medium and user experience.

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What’s next for Sketchbook
LeeAnn Manon LeeAnn Manon

What’s next for Sketchbook

Answers to some of your questions

We appreciate all the messages we’ve received in the past week - thank you. It’s been incredibly positive to see all the excitement and energy for Sketchbook’s future. We’ve also received a lot of questions!

It’s important to us that we are transparent, so here are some comments on things we’ve heard.

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Welcome home, Sketchbook
LeeAnn Manon LeeAnn Manon

Welcome home, Sketchbook

We’re excited to announce that the app formerly known as Autodesk SketchBook has spun out and is now Sketchbook.

Wait, what?

The Sketchbook app has a long history, but it was always just one part of a bigger company. First of Alias|Wavefront and later Autodesk, where it grew from desktop to mobile and tablet and became beloved by over 10 million people around the world.

Now Sketchbook is the company. We’re an independent entity, wholly focused on the app, its users, and its future.

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Creative Kick-off
the Sketchbook crew the Sketchbook crew

Creative Kick-off

Whatever the purpose, whatever the motivation…

It’s your Sketchbook!

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