iPhone 18 Pro camera may come with pro software, Apple considered buying Halide
Apple explores advanced camera software for iPhone 18 Pro.
Apple is reportedly planning to upgrade the camera software for its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, aiming to incorporate more professional features as the hardware advances. This initiative follows Apple's interest in acquiring Lux Optics, the studio behind the popular Halide photography app, to enhance its built-in camera capabilities. The move comes amidst internal tensions at Lux Optics, highlighted by a lawsuit involving its cofounders.
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Apple held acquisition talks for Lux Optics, the maker of the Halide app, last summer.
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The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro camera aims to match professional-grade cameras with advanced features.
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Sebastiaan de With, cofounder of Halide, joined Apple’s design team two months ago.
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