Lawsuit Reveals Apple's Acquisition Talks for Halide Developer Lux Optics

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-25T13:39:07+00:00

A lawsuit by Lux Optics CEO Ben Sandofsky reveals that Apple sought to acquire the company in 2025. After failed negotiations, de With joined Apple, prompting Sandofsky to accuse him of misappropriating funds and code, which de With denies, calling the suit retaliatory.

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2026-03-25 13:39:07

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A lawsuit filed by Lux Optics CEO Ben Sandofsky has disclosed that Apple attempted to acquire Lux Optics, the developer of iPhone camera apps like Halide, in summer 2025. After acquisition talks collapsed, Apple hired Lux co-founder Sebastian de With, leading Sandofsky to accuse de With of misappropriating company funds and taking confidential source code to Apple. De With denies these allegations, claiming the lawsuit is retaliatory after he raised concerns about financial irregularities at Lux Optics.

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