Apple purchases LinX camera technology firmApril 16, 2015 - 13:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Apple has confirmed that it has purchased camera technology specialists LinX. As Digital Spy reports citing the Wall Street Journal, the iPhone maker paid in the region of $20 million for the Israel-based company. LinX specialises in the development of miniature cameras for tablets and smartphones, meaning Apple could be planning to use the firm's skills to improve the cameras on board future iPhones and iPads. The company's cameras are able to capture multiple images simultaneously and can handle low light situations, shutter lag and colour fidelity. LinX's website states that it is "leading the way to DSLR performance in slim handsets". When approached about the purchase, Apple responded with its usual statement: "Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans." Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |