Apple Sued Over Continuity Camera: Developer Alleges Copycat Behavior, Antitrust Violations
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Apple Sued Over Continuity Camera: Developer Alleges Copycat Behavior, Antitrust Violations
- •Reincubate, developer of Camo and Camo Studio, has sued Apple, alleging the tech giant copied its third-party technology for Continuity Camera.
- •The lawsuit claims Apple replicated Camo's core functionality and then used its control over macOS and iOS to disadvantage rival applications.
- •Camo, launched in 2020, allowed users to turn an iPhone into a high-quality Mac webcam, gaining popularity among professionals and streamers.
- •Apple introduced Continuity Camera in 2022, a built-in feature with similarities to Camo, enabling iPhones to act as Mac webcams.
- •Reincubate's founder, Aidan Fitzpatrick, stated Apple employees initially showed strong interest in Camo but later absorbed its ideas and restricted third-party developers.
Why It Matters: Apple faces a lawsuit from Reincubate over alleged copying of its Camo app and antitrust violations.
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