iPhone 18 Pro camera may come with pro software, Apple considered buying Halide
9to5Mac • • general
Key Points:
- Apple held acquisition talks with Lux Optics, the developer behind the popular Halide camera app, aiming to enhance its iPhone camera software as the iPhone 18 Pro hardware advances.
- The discussions ended in September after Lux Optics cofounders agreed that future updates to Halide could increase the company's value, but the negotiations revealed Apple's interest in Lux's intellectual property to improve its built-in camera app.
- A lawsuit filed by Lux Optics cofounder Ben Sandofsky against Sebastiaan de With, who later joined Apple's design team, exposed the acquisition talks and alleged misuse of company funds, leading to de With's dismissal from Lux Optics.
- Apple is prioritizing upgrades to its native camera app to match the professional-grade
