Apple has struck a deal with AgileBits, makers of the popular cross-platform password manager 1Password, that will see them deploy the app to all 123,000 employees.
Apple may acquire 1Password, will deploy the app to all 123,000 employees [U: false]
Acquisition
Sony becomes the world’s largest music publisher after buying a controlling stake in EMI
Sony is buying a controlling stake in EMI Music Publishing as part of the company's plan to increase its revenue from streaming media services like Apple Music.
European Commission is investigating Apple’s proposed acquisition of Shazam
Apple's proposed acquisition of the media identification service Shazam is now being scrutinized under the watchful eye of the European Commission, Reuters reported Monday.
Apple signs a deal to buy digital magazine subscription service Texture
Apple on Monday announced that it's buying Texture, a digital magazine service.
EU regulators worried Apple-Shazam deal may hurt competition
The European Commission announced on Tuesday that it is going to "assess the acquisition of Shazam by Apple." The regulatory group says that multiple countries, including Austria, France and Spain, have requested that it review the recently announced deal for possible violation of EU antitrust laws.
Apple acquires developer tool startup Buddybuild
Apple has acquired Canadian startup Buddybuild, according to a blog post on the company's website. The firm has developed a "continuous integration, continuous deployment, and user feedback platform for development teams," and they will be joining the Xcode team at Apple.
Amazon buys crowd-funded home security camera maker Blink for undisclosed terms
The online retail giant Amazon has now acquired Blink for an undisclosed sum.
Apple confirms it’s buying Shazam: “We have exciting plans in store”
Apple on Monday formally announced that it is acquiring the popular music recognition service Shazam, which Siri has been using since iOS 8 to identify songs playing around you.
Apple may buy Shazam for a reported $400 million
Apple is “close” to acquiring the popular media identification service Shazam in a transaction initially valued at a reported $400 million, making it among Apple’s largest-ever deals.
Apple reportedly acquired camera sensor company InVisage
Apple may have acquired or at least hired some engineers away from camera sensor company InVisage Technologies, a move that some watchers speculate could potentially pave the way for future iPhones that take better low-light photographs.
Apple snaps up New Zealand wireless charging company PowerbyProxi
Apple recently acquired PowerbyProxi, a New Zealand company that designs wireless power solutions, for an undisclosed sum. It confirmed plans to keep the business in New Zealand.
Apple reportedly explored acquiring medical clinic startup Crossover Health
Apple was reportedly in “deep talks” to acquire the medical clinic startup Crossover Health which has offered employee healthcare to technology giants including Apple itself as well as Facebook, Microsoft and others.