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There are lots of amateur photographers out there that use Apple hardware yet so far Apple only monetizes storage. I wouldn't be surprised to see a subscription

• matwood 2y ago
  Exactly. I want a LR feature like editor that integrates fully with Apple Photos.
  • agos 2y ago
    That already existed, it was exactly the Photomator that got acquired. Let’s hope it stays alive
    • TheKarateKid 2y ago
      99% chance it will not stay alive for more than 1-2 years. Shazam is the only Apple acquisition I know of that still exists independently, and that's only because it promotes Apple Music on Android. Most likely will be integrated into Photos or possibly even a new advanced photo editing app for macOS/iOS only.
      • seec 2y ago
        Since they were already Apple hardware only apps, there is a good chance not much will change about it (at least in the near term) and they will just use it as a tool to increase the desirability of their hardware, just like they do for their iWork suite. I don't think it bodes well for the long term though, because Apple tend to not care much about stuff that don't make them a ton of money. It will probably become like their office apps, being updated at a glacial pace, used primarily as a marketing tool but never really reaching a level that would truly make them a worthwhile competitor.