Apple makes an unexpected acquisition move, it will add Pixelmator to its ranks in the absence of regulatory approval
According to an article published on the Pixelmator blog, Apple will acquire it in the absence of regulatory approval. There will be no major changes at this time. THE Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS and Photomator apps will continue to be activein the meantime, The design brand team suggested staying tuned for future updates. This change has a greater impact on creatives around the world, said the statements accompanying the big announcement.
Apple acquires Pixelmator, one of the great creative design apps today
Apple has inspired us from day one and we have designed our products with the same attention to design, ease of use and performance (…) It’s amazing what a small number of dedicated people have been able to achieve. achieved over the years. (..)
Without a doubt This acquisition will take Pixelmator to the next leveleven taking into account that the application is almost essential for the Apple ecosystem and has improved with new features like the professional version of Pixelmaltor and Photomator.
Pixelmator Pro for macOS.
With the advent of AI and the constant use of machine learning, Pixelmator has adapted to it including new background removal tools and the popular “Super Resolution” feature. Over time, Pixelmator has strived to become a professional image editing tool that any user can use regardless of their knowledge.
What can we expect from this acquisition by Apple?
One of Apple’s last big acquisitions in terms of well-known apps was Workflow in 2017, which later became Shortcuts. Recently in 2020, those in Cupertino acquired Dark Sky, an application dedicated to the weather from which the native application on iOS and iPadOS most likely benefited.
So far, there are no immediate plans for existing apps. The Pixelmator team thanks its users for their unwavering support after 17 years of experience. They themselves indicate that are impatient to share the rest of this path after the takeover by Apple.
Pixelmator Photo, the popular editing app for iPad, is now also available on iPhone
In turn, Pixelmator indicated that users needing technical assistance with their products can contact them immediately. This will come in handy once Apple announces its next moves. It could happen to them as happened with Dark Sky and Workflow, disappear and be integrated natively into Apple operating systems.
The essence of Pixelmator could disappear depending on what Apple has plannedwhich could mean a new native application available for new operating systems that would be revealed in 2025. A product like the iPad, with this “new application”, could unlock its potential even more thanks to the Apple Pencil. If you are a Pixelmator user, stay tuned for next steps resulting from regulatory approval in the coming weeks..
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