Apple acquires companies to strengthen Creator Studio

Apple has spent the year acquiring companies whose technology feeds Apple Creator Studio, including MotionVFX, Color.io, Samplab and Huxe. On October 28 the company is expected to unveil four creator-focused devices, among them a touch-enabled MacBook Pro, a new iPad mini and M6 iMac.

• Samplab is an audio editor that fits Logic Pro
• MotionVFX and Color.io bolster Final Cut Pro and Pixelmator
• October 28 event expected to bring touch MacBook Pro, iPad mini and M6 iMac