Apple

Apple is a multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets a range of consumer electronics and software products. Its primary offerings include the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, Apple Watch, and Apple TV, which are complemented by a suite of software applications, operating systems such as iOS and macOS, and services like iCloud. Established in 1976 by Steven Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, Apple has built a reputation for innovation, exemplified by the introduction of the Macintosh, the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface. The company operates globally, selling its products through retail and online stores, as well as through third-party carriers and resellers. With a focus on creating an integrated ecosystem, Apple continues to expand its offerings in areas such as streaming services and augmented reality, while its hardware and software are designed to work seamlessly together. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple ranks among the largest and most admired companies worldwide.

Marshal Allshouse JD

Director

Jason Barlia

Market Director

Cynthia Bowman

Vice President, Inclusion and Diversity Chief

Tim Cook

CEO

Eddy Cue

Senior Vice President of Services

Lisa Jackson

Vice President of Environment and Policy and Social Initiatives

Justin Joung

Partner Development Executive

Tim Millet

Senior Director Platform Architecture

Hugh Reynolds

Director, Simulation, SPG

Jeffrey E. Williams

COO

Past deals in iOS

SourceDNA

Acquisition in 2021
SourceDNA, Inc. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in application store intelligence, providing tools that automatically scan iOS and Android applications to track SDK market share and generate sales leads. The company offers the Searchlight platform, which enables users to analyze and monitor applications for security and quality issues. Additionally, SourceDNA's web service assists developers and service providers in identifying who is using their code by continuously scanning app stores and uploaded binaries for matches. This service operates across multiple platforms and programming languages, helping to detect code components in various software, including mobile apps and firmware. Through its analytics software, SourceDNA serves as a code watchdog, empowering users to make informed decisions regarding the security and integrity of their applications.

The Dark Sky Company

Acquisition in 2020
The Dark Sky Company focuses on advanced weather forecasting and visualization through its mobile application. The platform utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide precise predictions of precipitation, including rain and snow, at specific locations and down to the minute. This allows users to plan their activities effectively based on accurate weather information, complemented by visually appealing weather representations.

Shazam Entertainment

Acquisition in 2017
Shazam Entertainment Limited is a company that specializes in music discovery through its mobile application, Shazam, which is available on iOS, Android, and Windows phones, as well as on MAC and Windows PC platforms. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Shazam enables users to discover, explore, and share their favorite music and television shows. The company has established strategic alliances with several media organizations, including iHeartMedia, Cumulus, Entercom, Cox, and Sun Broadcast Group. In addition to its London headquarters, Shazam operates offices in New York City, Redwood City, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, and North Sydney, Australia. As of September 2018, Shazam operates as a subsidiary of Apple Operations Europe.

Perceptio

Acquisition in 2015
Perceptio is a startup developing technology to let companies run advanced artificial intelligence systems on smartphones without needing to share as much user data. Perceptio is developing "deep learning" technology for smartphones, that allows phones to independently identify images without relying on external data libraries

VocalIQ

Acquisition in 2015
VocalIQ Limited, established in March 2011 and based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in developing a platform for voice interfaces that facilitate voice enabling of various devices and applications. The company's technology, derived from research conducted by the Spoken Dialogue Systems Group at the University of Cambridge, is applicable in diverse fields such as smartphones, robots, cars, call centers, and gaming. VocalIQ aims to simplify the integration of voice capabilities into everyday technology. In 2015, VocalIQ became a subsidiary of Apple Inc.

Prss

Acquisition in 2014
Prss launched in 2013, and was the result of the work of the founding team’s creation of Trvl, one of the first iPad newsstand magazines. It was the first iPad-exclusive newsstand publication when it debuted in 2010, and featured a photo-rich design. Trvl won multiple awards, garnered very positive reviews in iTunes and was featured in a Tim Cook keynote speech during WWDC in 2012. Prss was designed to leverage the expertise Trvl co-founders Jochem Wijnands and Michel Elings into an open platform any iPad magazine publisher could use.

Embark

Acquisition in 2013
Embark is a mobile application designed to make it easy to get around cities using mass transit. Among other features, the iOS and Android application tells users when trains and busses are coming and will send push notifications when services are delayed. With over half a million users and rapid growth, Embark's simple and powerful mobile application is designed to bring urban transportation into the age of the smartphone. Embark is available for twelve major transportation systems in the US and the UK and is expanding rapidly. Embark won best transit and mobility app awards from the New York MTA App Quest and NYC Big Apps 3.0 contests.

HopStop.com

Acquisition in 2013
HopStop is a location-based service, providing free door-to-door mass transit, walking, biking, and taxi directions for over 1,000 transit agencies in over 750 cities throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Russia, Israel, Australia, and New Zealand. HopStop pioneered the pedestrian navigation market, and is the #1 ranked transit app in the Apple App Store for both iPhone and iPad as well as the #1 ranked transit app for Android in Google Play and the Amazon App Store. Since 2005, HopStop has calculated over 1 billion API requests for transit directions. In April of 2013, HopStop launched HopStop Live!, the largest crowd-sourced platform for real-time transit information ever created to allow users to report and consume information such as train or bus delays. HopStop Live! works across all 1,000 transit agencies, 25,000 lines and 550,000 stations and stops. HopStop is a private company, and is based in New York City.

Catch.com

Acquisition in 2013
Catch.com (formerly Snaptic) is a market leader for Android smartphones and tablets. Millions have downloaded our mobile apps, including Catch Notes, AK Notepad and Compass. Our mobile apps also run on iOS and the web, and we are just getting started. Catch.com was founded in 2008 and is on the cusp of a seismic shift driven by growth in smartphone use -- reinventing how people interact, collaborate and discover what’s important to them.

Anobit Technologies

Acquisition in 2011
Anobit Technologies is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing solutions for the Flash memory market. Founded in 2006 and based in Pituach, Israel, the company focuses on optimizing Flash memory devices for storage applications. Anobit's technology enhances the performance of NAND flash memory chips, which are integral to various consumer electronics, including iPhones, iPads, and iPods. By improving speed, endurance, and overall performance, Anobit's innovations enable clients to enhance their flash storage systems while reducing costs. In December 2011, Anobit Technologies was acquired by Apple, further integrating its advancements into Apple's product ecosystem.

Imsense

Acquisition in 2010
imsense is a pioneer in automated, effortless, high quality Dynamic Range Optimization Solutions for still and video imaging. Its patented, award winning eye-fidelityâ„¢ technology is available for computer and mobile platforms, processes still images including HDR as well as video, perfectly revealing image details in just a click. It is available for PC and iPhone at www.imphotonow.com as well as through OEMs such as onOne software. Founded by Davies Medal winner Prof. Finlayson, imsense is venture backed, based in Cambridge, and run by former Wanadoo co-founder Philippe Dewost, imsense was spun out from the University of East Anglia (UEA), based in Norwich with offices in Thetford and Cambridge. imsense is building real time, best in class DRC technology for still images and video. imsense has a passion for pixel perfection. Our unique patented technology automatically corrects image exposure and produces high detail, crisp images which are as the eye saw them, not as the device delivered, without affecting colour balance or applying artificial correction. This breakthrough Dynamic Range Correction works with all standard and High Dynamic Range (HDR) images, is unmatched in the quality of its output and the speed of its output. imsense develops and licenses algorithms to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and independent software vendors (ISVs) to improve and complement their own software products.

Quattro Wireless

Acquisition in 2010
Quattro Wireless was a mobile advertising network that specialized in assisting advertisers in designing, developing, and serving interactive advertising campaigns to its audience. The company aimed to engage mobile users effectively, providing a platform for dynamic and interactive ads within popular applications. However, as of September 30, Quattro Wireless ceased accepting new campaigns and began transitioning its focus entirely to the iAd advertising platform, which was designed to enhance the advertising experience by merging television-like emotional impact with web interactivity. Consequently, Quattro Wireless began winding down its existing campaigns to support the iAd Network exclusively.
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