Why is Apple buying so many small creative companies?

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    "url": "https://www.mac4ever.com/mac/198642-pourquoi-apple-rachete-t-elle-autant-de-petites-entreprises-specialisees-dans-la-creation",
    "title": "Why is Apple buying so many small creative companies? - Mac4Ever",
    "excerpt": "Apple has been increasing its acquisitions since the beginning of the year, likely with the prospect of strengthening Apple Creator Studio. After MotionVFX and Color.io, the company has just acquired the technologies of Samplab, a start-up specializing in audio editing. These operations could allow Apple to enrich its professional software and appeal to more creators, just a few days before the anticipated presentation of new Macs. Three acquisitions to improve video, photo, and music Several acquisitions made this year appear directly linked to Creator Studio applications, which notably include Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro. The goal would be to offer more comprehensive tools while strengthening the connections between the brand's various software programs. In the spring, Apple notably acquired MotionVFX, a company specializing in visual effects, animations, and extensions for editing software. Its technologies could enrich Final Cut Pro, particularly with new animation templates and graphic tools. The firm also acquired Color.io, which develops color management and grading solutions. These technologies could find their place in Final Cut Pro or Pixelmator Pro, even though Apple has not yet specified its intentions. More recently, the acquisition of certain assets from Samplab has confirmed this interest in creative software. This Swiss start-up develops tools...",
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    "article_sentence": "In the spring, Apple notably acquired MotionVFX, a company specializing in visual effects, animations, and extensions for editing software.",
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