Apple is buying photo editing app Pixelmator

Acquisition Overview - Apple is acquiring Pixelmator, an image editing platform, with no immediate material changes to its apps (Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator) [1] - The deal is subject to regulatory approval [3] Integration and Autonomy - Pixelmator's features may soon be integrated into Apple's Photos app, reducing its autonomy [2] - Pixelmator is currently available on iOS, MacOS, iPadOS, and VisionOS, but not Android, and this is unlikely to change [2] Company Background and Impact - Pixelmator was founded in 2007 in Vilnius, Lithuania, and has grown significantly since then [2] - The acquisition will allow Pixelmator to reach a wider audience and have a greater impact on creative professionals globally [3] Apple's Strategic Focus - Apple is increasingly integrating AI into its imaging apps, as seen with the recent rollout of the Clean Up feature in iOS, which competes with Google's Magic Eraser [3] - Apple declined to comment on the acquisition news [4]