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Apple acquires mobile development platform Buddybuild

Buddybuild specializes in mobile development solutions, and is primarily known for offering an array of development tools through its eponymous platform.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

January 3, 2018

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Apple has kicked off the new year by acquiring mobile development platform Buddybuild for an undisclosed fee.

Buddybuild specializes in mobile development solutions, and is primarily known for offering integration, deployment, and feedback tools through its eponymous Buddybuild platform.

Moving forward, the Canadian outfit will work with the Xcode engineering group at Apple to build developer tools for the entire iOS community.

"Buddybuild ties together continuous integration, continuous delivery and an iterative feedback solution into a single, seamless platform," explained the company.

"No more cobbling together disparate systems to meet your mobile development needs, with buddybuild, you can focus on what matters most: creating awesome apps."

The company will be staying in Vancouver after the acquisition, and all Buddybuild services will remain available to existing customers. 

It won't, however, be accepting new customers, and existing free starter plans and Android app development will be discontinued on March 1, 2018.

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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