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                 Apple Acquires Pixelmator, Speculation Begins

   Adam Engst

   At the Pixelmator Blog, [1]the company writes:

     Pixelmator has signed an agreement to be acquired by Apple, subject
     to regulatory approval. There will be no material changes to the
     Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator apps at this
     time. Stay tuned for exciting updates to come.

   Talk about fuel for the speculation machines! Is Apple acquiring
   Pixelmator for its engineering talent? Perhaps the company aims to
   improve the editing capabilities of its Photos app by integrating
   features from Photomator? Could this be a step toward reviving
   Aperture, Apple's once-popular professional photo management app? Can
   we cast a vote for adding more image editing features to Preview?

   The Pixelmator Team says it can't wait to share what's next, but
   companies acquired by Apple historically don't say much after they've
   been assimilated into the mothership.

   [2]Read original article

References

   1. https://www.pixelmator.com/blog/2024/11/01/a-new-home-for-pixelmator/
   2. https://www.pixelmator.com/blog/2024/11/01/a-new-home-for-pixelmator/

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