"Apple held acquisition talks for Lux Optics, which developed the Halide camera app, in the summer of 2025, but the deal fell through in September."
"Despite Apple's interest, Lux Optics' co-founders concluded that future updates to Halide could increase the company's valuation and ended the acquisition talks."
"Following the end of acquisition discussions, a legal feud arose between the co-founders, leading to the firing of Sebastiaan de With from Lux Optics."
"While Halide may remain third-party software for iPhones and iPads, users can expect software improvements to Apple's built-in camera app, which is a priority."
Apple was in acquisition talks with Lux Optics, the developer of the Halide camera app, in summer 2025. The deal fell through in September. Lux Optics also created the Kino, Spectre, and Orion apps. The acquisition could have enhanced Apple's built-in camera app. Co-founders Ben Sandofsky and Sebastiaan de With decided to end talks, believing future updates would increase valuation. Following the talks, a legal dispute arose, leading to de With's firing and subsequent hiring by Apple. Improvements to Apple's camera app remain a priority.
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