The Verge - Apple March 21, 2026

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

Halide running on an iPhone. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge 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-lev…

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

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