Latest Acquisitions News

Apple acquires machine learning startup to improve iPhone photos

According to a report on Thursday, Apple recently acquired Spectral Edge, a UK-based startup focused on improving smartphone photography through machine learning technology.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 3

Apple acquires motion capture firm IKinema [u]

An unsubstantiated report on Thursday claims Apple has acquired UK-based firm IKinema, a specialist in real-time procedural animation and supporting technologies.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 1

Jamf buys Mac security outfit Digita Security, Patrick Wardle in tow

Apple device management platform Jamf on Wednesday announced its takeover of Digita Security, a firm that employs noted researcher Patrick Wardle and specializes in endpoint security for Mac-based businesses.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 1

Apple reportedly in process of acquiring self-driving shuttle company Drive.ai

Apple is reportedly in the process of acquiring once-promising self-driving shuttle firm Drive.ai in a deal that will bolster the tech giant's own autonomous vehicle initiative with seasoned engineers and segment experts.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 12

Apple buys asthma-monitoring startup Tueo Health

Apple has reportedly bought Tueo Health, a startup that was developing asthma-tracking technology for use with sleeping kids.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 6

Tim Cook says that Apple has bought 20 to 25 companies in the last six months

Apple is now typically buying a company every two to three weeks, CEO Tim Cook said in an interview during Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting this weekend.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 33

Apple allegedly paid $485M to acquire Texture, the core of Apple News+

Apple paid at least $485 million to acquire Texture, the digital magazine subscription service it acquired in early 2018 and absorbed into Apple News, it has been alleged, with the size of the purchase indicating how much the iPhone maker valued the service's technology and potential.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 6

Apple promotes former M&A chief Adrian Perica to VP of corporate development

Apple on Wednesday updated its organizational chart with the addition of former mergers and acquisitions boss Adrian Perica, who now serves as the company's vice president of corporate development under CEO Tim Cook.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 5

Apple pays $5.6M to acquire Italian app backend startup Stamplay

Apple is rumored to have acquired Stamplay, an Italian startup that aims to simplify cloud-based development of apps for businesses, with Apple believed to have paid around 5 million euros ($5.6 million) for the company.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 4

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