Apple acquires Pixelmator (pixelmator.com)

Article summary

Apple has acquired Pixelmator, a photo editing app for Mac and iPad. Pixelmator Pro is part of Apple's Creator Studio, a suite of creative apps that includes Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. The acquisition may lead to further integration of Pixelmator with Apple's ecosystem. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Main themes

• Apple acquisition
• Pixelmator Pro
• Creative apps
• Apple ecosystem
• Photo editing
• Software development

What commenters say

• The acquisition of Pixelmator may lead to unpopular changes to the app, potentially making it less user-friendly.
• Some users prefer Sketch over Figma for UI design and vector graphics, and an acquisition of Sketch by Apple could be a possibility.
• Apple's pro apps, such as Logic Pro, have been in a state of limbo, with some feeling that they are not being actively developed or improved.
• The acquisition of Pixelmator could be a sign of Apple's intention to compete with Adobe's suite of creative apps, potentially offering a non-subscription-based alternative.
• Some users are concerned that Apple may not improve or update the acquired apps, instead letting them languish, as has been the case with some previous acquisitions.
• The integration of AI features in Logic Pro has been impressive for some users, particularly in the creation of demo tracks and filling out sketches.
• Others feel that Logic Pro is outdated and in need of updates, particularly in terms of its audio editing capabilities and user interface.
• There is a desire for Apple to offer a viable alternative to Adobe's creative apps, with some users preferring a non-subscription-based model.