Apple could be about to buy Pixelmator

Apple makes an unexpected move in terms of acquisitions, it will add Pixelmator to its ranks in the absence of regulatory approval

According to a publication made in the blog de Pixelmator, Apple is going to acquire it in the absence of regulatory approval. There will be no major changes at this time. The apps from Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS and Photomator will continue to be activemeanwhile, The team in charge of the design brand suggested staying tuned for future updates. This change has a greater impact on creative people around the world, statements made accompanied by the big announcement.

Apple acquires Pixelmator, one of the great creative design apps currently

Apple has inspired us from day one and we have designed our products with the same focus on design, ease of use and performance (…) It is incredible what a small number of dedicated people have been able to achieve over the years. years(..)

Without a doubt This acquisition will take Pixelmator to a higher leveleven taking into account that the app is almost essential for the Apple ecosystem and that it has improved with new features such as the professional version of Pixelmaltor and Photomator.

Pixelmator Pro para 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 aimed to be a professional image editing tool that any user could use regardless of their knowledge.

What can we expect from this acquisition made by Apple?

One of Apple’s last strong acquisitions in terms of well-known apps was Workflow in 2017 which later became Shortcuts. Recently in 2020, those from Cupertino acquired Dark Sky, an app dedicated to the weather from which the native app 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 endless support after 17 years of experience. They themselves indicate that are eager to share what’s next on this path after the acquisition by Apple.

Pixelmator Photo, the famous editing app for iPad, is now also available on iPhone

In turn, Pixelmator has indicated that users who need 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 just as it 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 app available for the new operating systems that would be revealed in 2025. A product like the iPad, with this “new app”, could unleash its potential even more thanks to the Apple Pencil. If you are a Pixelmator user, stay tuned for the next steps resulting from regulatory approval in the coming weeks.

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