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Apple buys machine learning AR firm specializing in mixed realities

Apple has reportedly bought a Danish startup called Spektral, which specialized in real-time separation of objects in photos and videos for a "green screen" effect.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 12

Apple completes deal for music identification service Shazam

While Apple's full plans for Shazam aren't entirely clear, the company announced on Monday that the deal for the music identification service is complete, and the app will go advertising-free soon.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 12

EU gives thumbs up to Apple's takeover of music discovery service Shazam

European Union regulators on Thursday gave the go-ahead to Apple's acquisition of Shazam, by far the world's most popular music recognition app, already integrated into Apple's Siri voice assistant.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 12

European Commission opens 'in-depth' investigation into Apple's acquisition of Shazam

The European Commission is investigating the proposed acquisition of Shazam by Apple, with competition concerns lengthening the time it will take for the regulator to approve or deny the purchase of the song recognition service by the iPhone manufacturer.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 27

Apple hires away tech team from SVDS, potentially to improve enterprise business

Apple has reportedly hired a number of employees away from startup Silicon Valley Data Science, providing roles to members of the firm's technology team, including co-founders and the CEO, with the move potentially made to help Apple improve its partnerships with enterprise customers.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 4

Apple looks to simplify development of iPhone apps with acquisition of Vancouver-based Buddybuild

Developer support service Buddybuild announced that it has ben acquired by Apple, where its personnel will join the Xcode team in creating developer tools for iOS apps.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 11

Apple acquires song identifying app Shazam for undisclosed sum

Apple on Monday confirmed that it has purchased popular service Shazam, an app that listens for and identifies songs. It was rumored that the deal was for about $400 million, but no official sale price was given.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 48

Apple close to buying music identification service Shazam, report says

Apple is reportedly in late stage talks to acquire Shazam, a popular content recognition and identification app that is currently rounding up investments as it moves toward an initial public offering.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 23

Apple reportedly buys podcast search engine creator Pop Up Archive

Apple is said to have bought Oakland's audio tool developer Pop Up Archive, known for the audiosear.ch podcast search engine, in a move that could bolster the company's own podcast service.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 6

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