Klaviyo's Spring 2026 Edition added RCS messaging (rich interactive content on iOS and Android) and AI Audience Segments (describe your target audience in plain language and Klaviyo builds the segment rules automatically). Both features widen the gap with Mailchimp, particularly on automation depth and channel coverage.
Photoroom launched 4K output and a revamped Virtual Model feature in early 2026. If you tested it before and found model shots lacking, worth a second look.
Google launched Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) at NRF 2026, enabling in-search checkout via AI Mode. This makes Google AI Shopping significantly more useful for both price research and understanding how your competitors show up in AI results.