Yahoo acquires iOS photography app maker GhostBird Software to improve Flickr app



Yahoo has announced that they have acquired GhostBird Software, creators of popular iOS photography apps KitCam and PhotoForge2. GhostBird Software has shut down their official website including their iOS apps that would no longer be available for purchase from the iTunes App Store. Those who downloaded the app can still use it, but it can’t be downloaded again. Yahoo introduced a redesigned Flickr app last month and offered 1 terabyte of free storage for all.

Regarding the deal,  GhostBird Software said

We are long-time admirers of Flickr, and we’re thrilled to be able to bring our technology and passion for beautiful photos to the Flickr team. There has been so much exciting progress at Yahoo! as they re-imagine their most-loved products for mobile, including the awesome new Flickr apps for iOS and Android.

In a tweet Yahoo hinted “Get ready to see your mobile photos in a whole new light!”  Hope we can see new features to the Flickr app such as lenses, filters and more editing features.

Source: GhostBird Software


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