Halide Co-Founder Sues Former Partner for Bringing Source Code to Apple

Lux Optics co-founder Sebastiaan de With made headlines when he joined Apple in late January. The company was behind Halide, one of the most popular photography apps for the iPhone, which gained a cult following for its robust pro-level controls. Apple was apparently a big enough fan that it tried to acquire the developer last year, but the deal ultimately fell through.

According to The Verge, de With has now filed a lawsuit against his former partner, claiming that the partner brought the source code for Halide to Apple without his permission. The lawsuit alleges that the partner's actions were a breach of their agreement and that they caused de With significant financial harm.

The lawsuit also claims that the partner's actions were a breach of their agreement and that they caused de With significant financial harm. De With is seeking damages and an injunction to prevent the partner from using the source code.

The lawsuit is a significant development in the story of Halide and its relationship with Apple. The app has been a huge success for the company, and its acquisition by Apple would have been a major coup. However, the lawsuit suggests that the relationship between de With and his former partner was more complicated than previously thought.

The Verge has reached out to Apple for comment on the lawsuit, but the company has not responded. The lawsuit is ongoing, and it is unclear what the outcome will be.

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[1] Halide co-founder is suing former partner for bringing source code to Apple