The Evening Update: Auto SR Leaves Preview on ROG Xbox Ally X as Windows Photos Adds Adobe Tools

This edition of The Evening Update covers our recent coverage as of November 14, 2026. Microsoft's Auto SR upscaler has left preview, and the Windows 11 Photos app is gaining Adobe-powered editing tools.

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Auto SR upscaler exits preview on ROG Xbox Ally X

Microsoft's Auto SR upscaling is now available on the ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally X20 handhelds, and it works while the devices are unplugged. The official release removes the preview limit that required an external display, so handheld play on the built-in screen now runs on battery. Games running natively at 1080p are supported, and the feature also reaches select AMD Ryzen-powered Copilot+ PCs. Read our full report at our Auto SR coverage.

Windows 11 Photos gains Adobe Expand, erase and Express templates

The Windows 11 Photos app is getting generative editing tools built on Adobe's engine, along with a route into Adobe Express. Microsoft and Adobe announced the expansion at Adobe MAX, and a Windows Insider preview begins in December 2026. The new Editor functions include Expand, a rotate option that turns an image without cropping it, and a text-prompted erase tool. Neither company has said whether the Adobe-powered features will require a paid subscription. Read our full report at our Windows 11 Photos coverage.

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